Olivehurst Public Utility District

04/07/2026

OPUD is currently recruiting for a Wastewater Collections Operator I position. We encourage qualified individuals—and those who may know suitable candidates—to apply for this excellent opportunity, which offers a comprehensive benefits package.

03/10/2026

***IMPORTANT NOTIFICATION***

Heads Up – Slurry Seal Work on Beverly Ave, Pacific Ave, and Ardmore Ave

Slurry seal work is scheduled for Thursday, March 12, 2026, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Depending on schedule, may continue into Friday March 13, 2026
• No Parking: “NO PARKING” signs will be posted 72 hours in advance. Vehicles left on the street during the workday may be towed at the owner’s expense.
• Plan ahead: If you plan to use your car during construction hours, please park on a nearby street without restrictions and allow extra travel time.
• Road access: Do not drive on the street until the slurry seal has fully set. All closures will be lifted once the surface is ready for travel.
Olivehurst Public Utility District has contracted with RCI for this project. Residents will receive official notices from the contractor. Yuba County is sharing this information for awareness. Dates may change due to weather or equipment issues.

For questions, please contact: Swarnjit Boyal, Olivehurst Public Utility District – (530) 682-0736

03/03/2026

The Olivehurst Fire Department will be testing out the warning siren today at noon. The test will last 1 to 3 minutes.

***THIS IS JUST A TEST***

02/11/2026

12/30/2025

Staff will be conducting a “siren test” on Tuesday, 01/06/25 at 12 pm (noon) from the Olivehurst Water Tower. The test will last from 1 to 3 minutes.

11/21/2025

The Olivehurst Public Utility District has a warning siren that it will be testing on January 6, 2026, at noon that will last between 1 to 3 minutes. The purpose of this siren is to be used in the event of a natural disaster to indicate an evacuation warning and will be used in cooperation and conjunction with other emergency agencies in the area. This warning siren is used to augment other means of warnings to include NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio, law enforcement text notification network, social media, Yuba County Code Red, other broadcast media. Testing will typically take place once per quarter of the year on the first Tuesday in the months of March, June, September, and December at 12:00 p.m. (noon). However, December 2025 will not have a test as the testing will be in January 2026.

The Olivehurst Public Utility District has a warning siren that it will be testing on January 6, 2026, at noon that will last between 1 to 3 minutes…

10/07/2025

OPUD staff will be doing system repairs on Fleming in Olivehurst from 7th Avenue to 8th Avenue including all of Chapman. This is part of an ongoing project to upgrade the water mains. These repairs will happen on Wednesday, October 8 from 8 am till 4 pm. During that time there will be an interruption in your water service. This interruption should only affect the streets listed above. If you did not receive a blue door hanger informing you of this interruption in service and your service is interrupted on the above mentioned day, please contact the OPUD Business Office at (530) 743-4657.

10/01/2025

OPUD staff will be doing system repairs on 7th Avenue in Olivehurst from Olivehurst Avenue to Okmulgee. This is part of an ongoing project to upgrade the water mains. These repairs will happen on Thursday, October 2 from 8 am till 4 pm. During that time there will be an interruption in your water service. This interruption should only affect 7th Avenue. If you did not receive a blue door hanger informing you of this interruption in service and your service is interrupted on the above mentioned day, please contact the OPUD Business Office at (530) 743-4657.

09/30/2025

OPUD staff will be doing system repairs on 9th Avenue in Olivehurst from Fleming to Olivehurst. This is part of an ongoing project to upgrade the water mains. These repairs will happen on Friday, September 30 from 8 am till 4 pm. During that time there will be an interruption in your water service. This interruption should only affect 9th Avenue. If you did not receive a blue door hanger informing you of this interruption in service and your service is interrupted on the above mentioned days, please contact the OPUD Business Office at (530) 743-4657.

09/24/2025

OPUD staff will be doing system repairs on Ardmore Avenue in Olivehurst. This is part of an ongoing project to upgrade the water mains. These repairs will happen on Friday, September 26 from 8 am till 2 pm and on Monday September 29th from 8 am till 2 pm. During that time there will be an interruption in your water service. This interruption should only affect a small section of Ardmore (4689 thru 4746). If you did not receive a blue door hanger informing you of this interruption in service and your service is interrupted on the above mentioned days, please contact the OPUD Business Office at (530) 743-4657.

03/05/2025

OPUD is hiring. We are looking for a Water Utility Operator I. If you or someone you know is interested in the position and meet the qualifications described, please apply.

https://www.calopps.org/olivehurst-public-utility-district

02/25/2025

*********************IMPORTANT NOTICE**************************

The document below has been turning up all over the community. We have had several customers call or come into the OPUD Business Office asking questions about "OPUD's Water Update". This card is NOT from OPUD. That is not our phone number or logo.