In 1972, the need was recognized for an improved potable water system in the area.  John and Howard Kepler, the property owners at that time, built the first water pipeline system from Madora Lake to the development.  The system consisted of a 6” water line to transport water from Madora Lake to a new redwood storage tank located in a canyon above the community, and a 4” waterline that transported…

Today, the PECSD water system serves approximately 1,500 residents, about 320 of which reside year-round. The community’s average daily water demand during the winter is 55,400 gpd (gallon per day) with a winter peak demand of 142,000 gpd.  During the summer months the average demand is 342,650 gpd, with an average peak demand of 542,000 gpd.  The maximum day demand typically occurs in July at…

Est. 1981, Plumas-Eureka Fire Department provides fire protection and emergency medical services (non-transport) to its residents and visitors. Our voluneteers are also part of mutual aid with neighboring communties and counties, and can be called to fires elsewhere in the state.