The mission of the Sweetwater Springs Water District (SSWD) is to provide its customers with quality water and service in an open, accountable, and cost-effective manner and to manage District resources for the benefit of the community and environment.  

The Sweetwater Springs Water District provides drinking water distribution and maintenance services to five townships adjacent to the Russian River:

The District was formed on December 15, 1988, after a public vote under County Water District Law through Sonoma County LAFCO. As a result of a subsequent public election in November of 1990, the District acquired the existing water supply system from Citizens Utilities Company. (Click here to see the LAFCO enabling resolution.)