Read more about the article Water Agency plans new ‘theme’ garden
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Water Agency plans new ‘theme’ garden

By Jim Holt  Senior Investigative Reporter  While recent rains may not have been the “March Miracle” water officials were hoping for, they remain excited about the prospect of transforming the…

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Read more about the article LARC pipeline moving forward
In this Feb 2014 photo, the top of a 300,000 gallon capacity water tank overlooks undeveloped land surrounding Larc Ranch along Bouquet Canyon Road.

LARC pipeline moving forward

After years of trucking in water, LARC Ranch residents are finally set to get a permanent water supply via a pipeline being built with the help of the Santa Clarita…

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Read more about the article SCV Water seeks community input on identifying, preparing for natural disasters
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SCV Water seeks community input on identifying, preparing for natural disasters

SCV Water invites community members to provide input on potential natural disaster concerns, such as drought, earthquakes and wildfires, affecting its service area. This community feedback will assist the water agency in…

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Read more about the article SCV Water in ‘good position’ with drought conditions approaching
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SCV Water in ‘good position’ with drought conditions approaching

As California experiences exceptionally dry conditions for a third consecutive year, Santa Clarita Valley Water said the SCV is prepared for a potential drought.  “(SCV Water) and this community on the whole has done a really exceptional job of preparing itself…

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Read more about the article SCV Water receives state PSPS grant
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SCV Water receives state PSPS grant

SCV Water, the Santa Clarita Valley’s water agency, received a nearly $250,000 California Special Districts Association Public Safety Power Shutoff program allocation from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal…

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Read more about the article SCV Water announces extension to comment period, second public meeting
Steve Cole, assistant general manager at the SCV Water Agency, discusses the Saugus Formation Aquifer during a virtual public meeting on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2021. Screenshot

SCV Water announces extension to comment period, second public meeting

The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency has extended its public comment period for the Saugus Formation Aquifer to March 19, with the addition of a second virtual public meeting. The…

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Read more about the article SCV Water gathers input on Urban Water Management Plan
Sarah Fleury, SCV Water's project manager for the Urban Water Management Plan, discusses the plan during the SCV Water Agency's public workshop. Screenshot

SCV Water gathers input on Urban Water Management Plan

The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency hosted a virtual public meeting to inform residents of the Urban Water Management Plan and gather community input Wednesday. With the agency’s nearly 275,000…

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Read more about the article SCV Water hosts meeting on Saugus aquifer
Steve Cole, assistant general manager at the SCV Water Agency, discusses the Saugus Formation Aquifer during a virtual public meeting on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2021. Screenshot

SCV Water hosts meeting on Saugus aquifer

As the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency works to remove hazardous substances from the Saugus Formation Aquifer, the agency hosted a virtual public meeting to inform residents of the process…

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Read more about the article SCV Water hosts meeting on water-shortage plan
Thomas Chesnutt, a consultant from A&N Technical Services, explains water supply and demand indicators during SCV Water's public meeting for the Water Shortage Contingency Plan. Screenshot

SCV Water hosts meeting on water-shortage plan

In a year when California has only received approximately half its average rainfall, the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency hosted a virtual public meeting to inform residents of the Water…

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Read more about the article SCV Water’s first PFAS water treatment facility now serving residents
SCV Water hosted a virtual ribbon cutting ceremony at a new water treatment facility near Auto Center Drive in Valencia on Oct. 5, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

SCV Water’s first PFAS water treatment facility now serving residents

Santa Clarita Valley residents are now receiving water from one of California’s first facilities that restore groundwater affected by a suspected manmade carcinogen, SCV Water Agency officials announced Monday.  The…

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Read more about the article SCV Water board approves dedication of SHS shooting victims at Central Park
Residents stand around the memorial set up at the Central Park flag pole at the Saugus Strong Vigil in 2019. Signal file photo.

SCV Water board approves dedication of SHS shooting victims at Central Park

Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency board members voted Tuesday to approve a dedication at Central Park to honor the victims of the deadly Saugus High School shooting, following heated commentary…

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Read more about the article SCV Water awarded $10 mil in grants
SCV Water hosted a virtual ribbon cutting ceremony at a new water treatment facility near Auto Center Drive in Valencia on Oct. 5, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

SCV Water awarded $10 mil in grants

The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency received $10.5 million in grants from the California Department of Water Resources to fund five local projects related to recycling and water-quality improvements. Granted…

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Read more about the article SCV Water: Flush building water before reopening
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SCV Water: Flush building water before reopening

As businesses begin planning to return to normal operations, the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency is advising building managers and owners to flush their buildings’ water systems before reopening. After…

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Read more about the article SCV Water suspends all late fees, service shut-offs through June
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SCV Water suspends all late fees, service shut-offs through June

SCV Water officials have said water services will continue, but will also suspend all late fees and service shut-offs through June 30. In a statement released Wednesday, officials laid out…

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