Rains delay oil cleanup in creek bed
January 29, 2026
The cleanup for an oil spill off San Martinez Grande Canyon Road near Val Verde is taking longer than expected due to weather conditions, a Department of Fish and Wildlife
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SCV Water launches new Gardening Club
January 9, 2026
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency has announced the launch of the SCV Water Gardening Club, a new community-focused program debuting in 2026. The Gardening Club is a year-long series of expert-led
Water Boards: Chiquita let hazardous material in river for days
January 7, 2026
The Los Angeles Water Boards on Tuesday became the latest agency to cite the Chiquita Canyon Landfill for violations related to hazardous leachate being put into the Santa Clara River. The incident that sparked
SCV Water releases annual financial report
January 7, 2026
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency has released its Popular Annual Financial Report for the 2024-25 fiscal year, the agency announced in a news release. The PAFR presents key financial and operational information
Applications open for Jerry Gladbach scholarship
January 4, 2026
News release Students pursuing an undergraduate degree in water resource-related fields are invited to apply for the 2026-27 Association of California Water Agencies Edward G. “Jerry” Gladbach Scholarship, offered by ACWA in partnership with the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency. Applications are now being accepted through March 1. The annual scholarship was established in honor
Public invited to online workshop for groundwater plan
January 2, 2026
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Groundwater Sustainability Agency invites members of the public to participate in a virtual workshop focused on the state-required periodic evaluation of the Groundwater Sustainability Plan for the Santa Clara River
SCV Water wins award for budget presentation
January 2, 2026
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency announced it has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation award for its FY 2025/26 and FY 2026/27 Biennial Budget from the Government Finance Officers Association. In addition to the award, the agency’s budget also received special recognition for its performance
Water heads call snowpack level ‘welcome news’
January 1, 2026
Local and state officials this week labeled the first snowpack measurement as “welcome news,” with several late-December storms resulting in statewide snow levels that reached 71% of the average for this time of year. Santa
SCV Water asks customers to pause outdoor water use
December 15, 2025
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
Snowpack delivers good news; SCV Water issues reminder
December 1, 2025
There was good news flowing downstream from the latest Northern California snowpack measurement, local water officials said Monday. Kevin Strauss, spokesman for the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency, said in a phone interview Monday that the
Stone announces plans to retire from SCV Water in July
November 24, 2025
The general manager for the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency confirmed his retirement plans in a phone interview Monday, saying it was “the right time for that transition,” after
Gutzeit announces re-election campaign for SCV Water board
November 24, 2025
News release Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency board President Maria Gutzeit has officially announced her campaign for re-election, pledging to continue delivering safe, reliable, and affordable water while promoting efficiency, transparency and sustainability for the
SCV Water GM announces plans to retire
November 24, 2025
News Release Agency indicates assistant GM to take over At the regular Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency board of directors meeting Tuesday, SCV Water General Manager Matt Stone formally announced his plans to retire after 10 years of service.
SCV Water Well V201 public comment period, meeting announced
November 14, 2025
News release The California State Water Resources Control Board Division of Drinking Water and the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency invite the community to participate in a public comment period and upcoming virtual meeting regarding Well V201, located near Valencia Boulevard and Citrus Street in
SCV Water wins 3 awards for PR
October 24, 2025
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency has been recognized for excellence in public relations, earning three awards from the Public Relations Society of America’s Los Angeles Chapter at its
California prepares for extreme weather swings
October 14, 2025
News release While California’s climate has always swung between dry and wet conditions, the past five years have proven what climate science has predicted: California must be prepared for extreme
SCV Water shares update on PFAS-removal project
October 7, 2025
Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency officials hosted a virtual meeting Monday to share their project update on plans to build a water-treatment facility next to Valencia’s Bridgeport Park. The facility
SCV Water to host community meeting on PFAS treatment
October 3, 2025
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency is scheduled to host a virtual community meeting 6-7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, to share construction updates and the latest project timeline
SCV Water to hold meeting on contaminated well
September 23, 2025
The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency is holding a public meeting next month as part of a legally prescribed process for a “critical groundwater supply” where water officials have detected
SCV Water Receives Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting from GFOA
September 19, 2025
News release The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada has given an Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting to the Santa Clarita Valley