OneWater SF Vision

The SFPUC has adopted a truly innovative approach to making the most of our limited water, energy, financial, and human resources through OneWaterSF. 

The term one water has been used throughout the water industry for several years and is defined by the Water Research Foundation as an integrated planning and implementation approach to managing finite water resources for long-term resiliency and reliability, meeting both community and ecosystem needs. 

At the SFPUC we’re doing one water a little differently than many utilities. We define resources broadly to include water, energy, financial, human, community partnerships and natural resources. At the core of OneWaterSF is the belief that ideas can start anywhere. Our focus has been on a cultural shift in our approach to resources management  that embraces collaboration, innovation and technology. 

The OneWaterSF approach encourages working across traditional silos and boundaries in the SFPUC to create additional benefits, efficiencies, technologies, or community partnerships to better manage the resources entrusted to our care. This makes our projects more optimized and effective. It helps us fulfill the mission of the organization and benefits our ratepayers.

Learn more about our accomplishments and our vision by reviewing our most recent OneWaterSF brochures:

OneWaterSF-2023 Brochure: Strengthening Livable Communities

OneWaterSF-2022 Brochure: Adapting Together

OneWaterSF-2021: The Power of OneWaterSF

Creating a Path Forward

The goal of OneWaterSF is to expand implementation, so that ultimately, the OneWaterSF Vision and Guiding Principles are considered in all SFPUC efforts. We also created a How-to OneWaterSF guide. 

Do you have an idea or want to learn more? Let us know.