Grease poured down the sink hardens in the pipes. What Truckee Sanitary District says about fats, oils and grease, and how Downtown Truckee homes and restaurants can keep kitchen drains flowing.
Truckee Sanitary District’s winter conditions took effect October 15, 2026. What its Section 3.03 rules mean if you need sewer lateral work at Donner Lake or elsewhere in Truckee this winter.
Clearing a stoppage or fixing a leak usually needs no permit in Truckee, but replacing pipes or fixtures does. A plain-English look at the Town of Truckee’s permit exemptions.
Placer County requires short-term rental owners to have a 24-hour local contact. Here is how Northstar owners can pair that with a winter plumbing plan before ski season.
Two easy tests from the EPA, plus how Truckee Donner PUD customers can use their usage graphs, to find out whether a Glenshire home has a hidden water leak.
Burst-pipe water damage is often covered, but insurers expect you to keep the house heated or the water off. What Truckee and second-home owners should know before winter.
Kings Beach sits at 6,444 feet, and gas tankless water heaters have to be set up for that elevation. What to check before you buy or install one on the North Shore.
Tahoe Donner holds a large share of Truckee’s short-term rentals. Here is what Truckee Sanitary District says not to flush, and how to keep guests from clogging your sewer lateral.
Truckee Donner PUD reported an average hardness of 78 mg/L in 2025. Here is what moderately hard water means for water heaters, fixtures and pipes in Truckee homes.
Why galvanized pipe fails in Truckee’s older buildings, the warning signs of a failing line, and how to tell if a repipe is actually necessary.
