News release
SCV Water is asking customers to pause all outdoor water use now through Dec. 22, while scheduled maintenance at Castaic Lake temporarily limits the agency’s imported water supply.
The California Department of Water Resources will be repairing a pipeline at Castaic Lake, which requires closing SCV Water’s connection. SCV Water does not have any maintenance or repair work planned during this shutdown.
SCV Water is taking steps to prepare for scheduled maintenance and is asking customers to work together and do their part to save water Dec. 14-22. During that time, outdoor water use should be completely turned off so available supplies can be reserved for indoor needs, health and safety, and emergencies. The shut-off request extends to all outdoor water uses including, but not limited to:
- Irrigating personal landscapes or common areas in business parks or HOAs.
- Washing vehicles by hand.
- Filling or refilling pools.
- Using water for grading in new developments.
- Any other major uses of water that can be postponed until the following week.
This conservation effort will help ensure reliable water service for everyone during the repair period, according to a news release from SCV Water.
Outdoor water use can resume after noon on Monday, Dec. 22.
During the shutdown, SCV Water will rely on local groundwater and stored imported water, with storage facilities filled to capacity in advance.
About half of the SCV’s water supply is local, while the other half comes from imported sources like the State Water Project. Water in Castaic Lake will remain, but it won’t be available during maintenance.
This conservation effort addresses a temporary delivery interruption — not a shortage — and normal water service will resume once maintenance is complete, the release said.
Routine maintenance is essential for keeping SCV Water’s system safe, efficient, and reliable. Skipping or delaying maintenance can reduce system performance and increase the risk of infrastructure failure, leading to costly emergency repairs and widespread service disruptions, the release said.
Municipal water systems operate 24/7, so annual maintenance helps extend infrastructure life, improve performance, and lower future repair costs.
This work is scheduled in two phases – December and February – to complete repairs smoothly without straining the system or significantly impacting customers’ water supply, the release said. A second outdoor water use pause notice will be issued prior to the February shutdown.
To learn more, visit: yourSCVwater.com/castaic-lake-maintenance.
