The Union Public Utility District (UPUD) was formed in 1946 under the Public Utility District Act. UPUD continues to provide domestic and agricultural water service from the Community of Murphys to the community of Carson Hill. UPUD is a member of the UPA, a joint powers authority that operates and maintains the Utica Hydroelectric Project (FERC Project No. 2019) and the Angels Hydroelectric Project (FERC Project No. 2699).