Hoopa Valley Public Utilities District

Safe Drinking Water

Since our inception in 1982, the Hoopa Valley Public Utilities District has built and sustained a strong foundation of tribal stewardship in operating, maintaining, and expanding our water infrastructure to serve our community. Today, HVPUD manages one of the largest tribal water systems in the State of California—an achievement that reflects both the scale of our responsibility and the strength of our governance. Through diligent oversight, sound financial and operational management, and a deep respect for our land and people, we remain unwavering in our commitment to delivering safe, reliable drinking water and protecting this life-preserving resource for current and future generations.

Irrigation

HVPUD is responsible for managing the reservation's foundational utilities, including the operation of seven distinct irrigation intake systems. This core function is vital to the Tribe's ongoing efforts toward self-governance and long-term self-sufficiency. By maintaining and managing these agricultural water resources, HVPUD provides essential services to the community that support independent food production and promote broader food security and sovereignty for the Hoopa Valley people.

What we offer to our customers

Broadband - Fiber Internet

Since 2020, HVPUD has been steadily building the expertise and infrastructure necessary to bridge the digital divide. What began as a mission to design and operate robust tribal wireless services has evolved into a comprehensive vision for the future of our region.

We are proud to announce our commitment to transitioning from wireless solutions to Fiber-to-the-Premises (FTTP). This expansion is more than a utility project; it is a reclamation of connectivity within our ancestral lands and adjoining territories. 

HVPUD’s Communications & Technology division, Acorn Connected is leading efforts towards advanced connectivity, strengthening the Tribe’s independent technological capabilities, providing digital equity services and data sovereignty.

HVPUD is bridging the digital divide by building tribal-owned fiber infrastructure that ensures every member of has the high-speed access and technical literacy needed to thrive, while firmly maintaining our data sovereignty and Hupa identity.

The mission of Acorn Connected is defined by a delicate balance. While we embrace the tools of the future, we remain steadfast in preserving who we are as Hupa people. We are not just building a network; we are building a sustainable foundation for our community to thrive in a modern world without losing the cultural threads that connect us to our past.

Transfer Station

The Hoopa Transfer Station, operated by HVPUD, serves as a vital regional hub managing over 1,100 tons of waste annually for Hoopa and surrounding communities. Driven by an ancestral commitment to protect the sacred Trinity River and our homelands, the facility provides essential solid waste aggregation and recycling services for materials such as e-waste, tires, appliances, heavy metals and motor oil. HVPUD is modernizing this infrastructure to help eliminate environmental pollution and expand the facility for enhanced recycling and waste diversion services.