San Francisco
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Areas served
- Alameda County
- Butte County
- Contra Costa County
- El Dorado County
- Humboldt County
- Lassen County
- Marin County
- Mendocino County
- Napa County
- Placer County
- Sacramento County
- San Joaquin County
- Shasta County
- Solano County
- Sonoma County
- Sutter County
- Tehama County
- Tulare County
- Yolo County
- Yuba County
Bottleless dispensers fit for any business.
Bottleless water coolers
Offer a more sustainable solution for cleaner, better-tasting water on demand.
Ice
machines
Fast, efficient, and reliable ice and water machines with advanced filtration.
Sparkling water dispensers
Bottomless bubbles with built-in filtration for your modern workplace.
Filtered coffee brewers
Better water makes better coffee. Give your people great-tasting coffee from best-in-class brewers.
San Francisco water quality throughout the years.
Today, San Francisco represents California’s third largest utility, serving over 2.7 million people in the Bay Area. The city sources water from surface water stored in reservoirs located in the Sierra Nevada, Alameda County, and San Mateo County, and groundwater stored in a deep aquifer located in San Francisco and San Mateo counties.
According to a recent San Francisco Water Quality report, open surface water reservoirs are prone to runoff, which contaminates San Francisco drinking water with chemicals inorganic and organic particles, and bacteria. California frequently experiences periods of drought, and many San Francisco residents experience water quality issues, like an increase in total dissolved solids, chlorine, and nitrates in their drinking water.
When early settlers came to the Bay Area, they discovered a plethora of artesian aquifers. But when the Gold Rush hit, the influx of fortune seekers depleted San Francisco’s water supply. Its new residents also dumped waste into local creeks and streams, forcing the city to import water from outside the city.
In 1860, the newly chartered Spring Valley Water Company dug wells in the farm districts of East Bay, damned a coastal stream to fill a wooded watershed, and then built a 32-mile flume to deliver water north to San Francisco. However, the Great 1906 Earthquake destroyed the above-ground aqueduct system along with 80% of the city’s structures.
The engineers charged with rebuilding San Francisco needed to find a more secure way to provide water. City planners thought to dam the Tuolumne River in the Hetch Hetchy Valley in the northwestern part of the Yosemite National Park. After a decade-long battle with the Federal government and an act of Congress, San Francisco gained permission to build the O’Shaughnessy Dam.
Upon completion of the dam in 1923, the Hetch Hetchy Valley was flooded. The dam and gravity-fed system successfully began delivering virgin snowmelt from the Sierra Mountains to residents of San Francisco 148 miles away.
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Culligan Quench filtration solutions.
Backed by 85 years of Culligan expertise, Culligan Quench has focused exclusively on providing businesses with the highest quality filtered water. This commitment to doing one thing well has made us the trusted water authority for over 75% of the Fortune 500. We offer the best bottleless water coolers, ice machines, sparkling water dispensers, and coffee brewers to fit any workplace. No matter your location, company size, or industry, we have a filtered water solution that is right for you
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Proudly providing businesses with clean, filtered drinking water in the greater San Francisco Metro Area.
| Mon: | 8 AM – 8PM |
| Tues: | 8 AM – 8PM |
| Wed: | 8 AM – 8PM |
| Thur: | 8 AM – 8PM |
| Fri: | 8 AM – 8PM |
| Sat: | Closed |
| Sun: | Closed |
Meet our team
Your local Culligan Quench team in San Francisco knows the area’s unique water quality. Schedule a quick call with one of our water experts, and we’ll connect you with personalized service tailored specifically to your zip code.
Eric Balzer
Manager, Sales (West)
Chad Williamson
Vice President, Service (West)
Chris Knox
Vice President, Operations
Chris Turano
Senior Vice President, Care and Field Service
Frequently asked questions
Can you drink tap water in San Francisco?
You can drink tap water in San Francisco. Most of the city’s water is snowmelt, which flows from the Sierra Nevada mountains into the Tuolumne River and Hetch Hetchy Reservoir in Yosemite National Park. Water from this reservoir isn’t subject to state and federal filtration requirements but is disinfected, fluoridated and controlled for corrosion before it’s delivered to residents. The City of San Francisco regularly tests the water to ensure it meets government standards.
While San Francisco tap water is safe to drink, many businesses provide filtered water in the workplace as a staff amenity. Culligan Quench’s water dispensers with ice machines use advanced filtration to supply fresh-tasting water, helping teams stay hydrated at work.
Does San Francisco have hard water?
San Francisco has soft water, according to the city’s water quality reports. Because the water is primarily sourced from snowmelt, it doesn’t contain high levels of minerals or leave limescale buildup on faucets, water heaters and appliances.
Businesses can offer their employees different ways to enjoy San Francisco’s quality water by installing coffee machines, sparkling water dispensers and ice machines. A top-notch break room with beverage options gives staff an opportunity to recharge and bond.
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Over 120,000 companies, big and small, trust Culligan Quench for cleaner, safer, and great-tasting water.
