The Utilities Department of the City of Modesto was created July 1, 2014 as a service provider responsible for the safe delivery of potable water, and the collection, treatment and environmentally-friendly disposal of wastewater and stormwater.

The Utilities Department operates and maintains all City water, wastewater, and storm water systems infrastructure, and oversees capital improvement projects, water resource planning, groundwater, surface water, and recycled water initiatives, utility rates, and regional water partnerships.