CLWA
The Castaic Lake Water Agency is a public water wholesaler that provides about half of the water that Santa Clarita households and businesses use. CLWA supplements local groundwaterWater that has percolated into natural, underground aquifers; water in the ground, not a puddle of water on the ground.Water that has percolated into natural, underground aquifers; water in the ground, not a puddle of water on the ground. supplies with State Water Project water from northern California and other sources of imported water. CLWA also provides recycledWastewater cleaned for re-use, usually for nonpotable purposes such as irrigating landscape and refilling aquifers.WastewaterWater that has waste material in it. cleaned for re-use, usually for nonpotable purposes such as irrigating landscape and refilling aquifers. waterWastewaterWater that has waste material in it.Water that has waste material in it. that has been cleaned so that it can be reused for most purposes except drinking..
CLWA’s water is treated and delivered to the valley’s four local water purveyors. You pay your water bill to one of them: Los Angeles County Waterworks District #36, Newhall County Water District, CLWA Santa Clarita Water Division, and Valencia Water Company.
Water Quality
CLWA is committed to maintaining high quality water for our customers. In partnership with the local water retailers, we continue to meet or exceed water standards set by the California Department of Public Health and other regulatory agencies.
In addition, CLWA has an ongoing program of water supply testing and protection. Security measures to protect the Santa Clarita Valley’s water supply are in place at all facilities.
Each year we send out a water quality report to every household in the valley, which shows residents how water meets or exceeds standards by providing the results of our frequent testing and protection standards.
Water naturally contains dissolved minerals and higher mineral levels in water cause hard water. One sign of hard water—spots on the dishes—is purely aesthetic. Valley water meets or exceeds all drinking water standards.
The hard water experienced by many residents is due to minerals in our groundwaterWater that has percolated into natural, underground aquifers; water in the ground, not a puddle of water on the ground.Water that has percolated into natural, underground aquifers; water in the ground, not a puddle of water on the ground. supply and are not a result of drinking water contaminants. HardnessA characteristic of water determined by the levels of calcium and magnesium. The scaling or white deposits that accumulate on coffee pots, water heaters and plumbing fixtures resulting from such mineral salts dissolved in water.A characteristic of water determined by the levels of calcium and magnesium. The scaling or white deposits that accumulate on coffee pots, water heaters and plumbing fixtures resulting from such mineral salts dissolved in water. is caused by calcium and magnesium, which occur naturally in all waters. Under certain conditions the calcium and magnesium will deposit hard surfaces. While these do not pose any threat to the quality of your drinking water from a health perspective, hard water can create aesthetic problems such as spots on glass and porcelain.
Abnormal taste and odor in local tap water is occasionally caused by two sources, chemicals released by bacteriaPlural of bacteriumA microscopic unicellular organism that lacks a nuclear membrane. Some can cause disease..Plural of bacteriumA microscopic unicellular organism that lacks a nuclear membrane. Some can cause disease.A microscopic unicellular organism that lacks a nuclear membrane. Some can cause disease.. growth in unused pipes and algaeMicroscopic plants which contain chlorophyll and float or suspend in water. Excess algae growths can impact taste and odor of potable water. Their biological activities affect the pH of and dissolved oxygen in the water.Microscopic plants which contain chlorophyll and float or suspend in water. Excess algaeMicroscopic plants which contain chlorophyll and float or suspend in water. Excess algae growths can impact taste and odor of potable water. Their biological activities affect the pH of and dissolved oxygen in the water. growths can impact taste and odor of potableDrinkable. Non-potable means non-drinkable. water. Their biological activities affect the pHA relative scale of how acidicThe condition of water or soil which contains a sufficient amount of acidA substance that has the ability to react with bases to form salt. The pH of an acidic solution is less than 7. pH 7 is neutral (e.g., pure water). Acids are pH 0 to less than 7. Similarly, bases are greater than 7 to 14. The usual definition of an acid is any substance that can donate a hydrogen ion. substances to lower the pH below 7.0. or basic (alkalineThe quality of being bitter due to alkaline content (pH is greater than 7).) a material is; the scale goes from 0 to 14; 7 is neutral, acids have pH values less than 7 and bases have pH values higher than 7. of and dissolved oxygen in the water. growth in Castaic Lake. When a pipe remains unused for an extended period of time, bacteriaPlural of bacteriumA microscopic unicellular organism that lacks a nuclear membrane. Some can cause disease..Plural of bacteriumA microscopic unicellular organism that lacks a nuclear membrane. Some can cause disease.A microscopic unicellular organism that lacks a nuclear membrane. Some can cause disease.. can grow and release foul “rotten egg” odor.
Additionally, occasionally you might experience a “swampy-musty” odor due to summer algaeMicroscopic plants which contain chlorophyll and float or suspend in water. Excess algae growths can impact taste and odor of potable water. Their biological activities affect the pH of and dissolved oxygen in the water.Microscopic plants which contain chlorophyll and float or suspend in water. Excess algaeMicroscopic plants which contain chlorophyll and float or suspend in water. Excess algae growths can impact taste and odor of potable water. Their biological activities affect the pH of and dissolved oxygen in the water. growths can impact taste and odor of potableDrinkable. Non-potable means non-drinkable. water. Their biological activities affect the pHA relative scale of how acidicThe condition of water or soil which contains a sufficient amount of acidA substance that has the ability to react with bases to form salt. The pH of an acidic solution is less than 7. pH 7 is neutral (e.g., pure water). Acids are pH 0 to less than 7. Similarly, bases are greater than 7 to 14. The usual definition of an acid is any substance that can donate a hydrogen ion. substances to lower the pH below 7.0. or basic (alkalineThe quality of being bitter due to alkaline content (pH is greater than 7).) a material is; the scale goes from 0 to 14; 7 is neutral, acids have pH values less than 7 and bases have pH values higher than 7. of and dissolved oxygen in the water. growth in Castaic Lake. Efforts are made to prevent these growths from entering the treatment plants. CLWA now uses ozoneA gas derived from oxygen that is bubbled through water during the treatment processes to kill microorganisms.A gas derived from oxygen that is bubbled through water during the treatment processes to kill microorganisms. to treat the lake water, which usually destroys these by-products of algal growth. Even when not destroyed, they are not harmful.
Not only are CLWA and the water retailers expertly qualified to address the contamination of the groundwaterWater that has percolated into natural, underground aquifers; water in the ground, not a puddle of water on the ground.Water that has percolated into natural, underground aquifers; water in the ground, not a puddle of water on the ground. with perchlorateA chemical used in manufacturing rocket fuel that has contaminated some California groundwaterWater that has percolated into natural, underground aquifers; water in the ground, not a puddle of water on the ground. basins. Perchlorate interferes with iodide uptake into the thyroid gland. The disruption of thyroid functions leads to changes in metabolism in adults and normal growth and development in children.A chemical used in manufacturing rocket fuel that has contaminated some California groundwaterWater that has percolated into natural, underground aquifers; water in the ground, not a puddle of water on the ground.Water that has percolated into natural, underground aquifers; water in the ground, not a puddle of water on the ground. basins. PerchlorateA chemical used in manufacturing rocket fuel that has contaminated some California groundwaterWater that has percolated into natural, underground aquifers; water in the ground, not a puddle of water on the ground. basins. Perchlorate interferes with iodide uptake into the thyroid gland. The disruption of thyroid functions leads to changes in metabolism in adults and normal growth and development in children. interferes with iodide uptake into the thyroid gland. The disruption of thyroid functions leads to changes in metabolism in adults and normal growth and development in children., our collaborative efforts have recently resulted in the completion of a treatment facility to clean up perchlorateA chemical used in manufacturing rocket fuel that has contaminated some California groundwaterWater that has percolated into natural, underground aquifers; water in the ground, not a puddle of water on the ground. basins. Perchlorate interferes with iodide uptake into the thyroid gland. The disruption of thyroid functions leads to changes in metabolism in adults and normal growth and development in children.A chemical used in manufacturing rocket fuel that has contaminated some California groundwaterWater that has percolated into natural, underground aquifers; water in the ground, not a puddle of water on the ground.Water that has percolated into natural, underground aquifers; water in the ground, not a puddle of water on the ground. basins. PerchlorateA chemical used in manufacturing rocket fuel that has contaminated some California groundwaterWater that has percolated into natural, underground aquifers; water in the ground, not a puddle of water on the ground. basins. Perchlorate interferes with iodide uptake into the thyroid gland. The disruption of thyroid functions leads to changes in metabolism in adults and normal growth and development in children. interferes with iodide uptake into the thyroid gland. The disruption of thyroid functions leads to changes in metabolism in adults and normal growth and development in children. contamination and prevent future spreading of the chemical. These facilities, along with continuous testing of the groundwaterWater that has percolated into natural, underground aquifers; water in the ground, not a puddle of water on the ground.Water that has percolated into natural, underground aquifers; water in the ground, not a puddle of water on the ground. and monitoring by CLWA and the retailers ensure that drinking water meets or exceeds all state and federal standards.
In August 2010, Valencia Water Company detected perchlorateA chemical used in manufacturing rocket fuel that has contaminated some California groundwaterWater that has percolated into natural, underground aquifers; water in the ground, not a puddle of water on the ground. basins. Perchlorate interferes with iodide uptake into the thyroid gland. The disruption of thyroid functions leads to changes in metabolism in adults and normal growth and development in children.A chemical used in manufacturing rocket fuel that has contaminated some California groundwaterWater that has percolated into natural, underground aquifers; water in the ground, not a puddle of water on the ground.Water that has percolated into natural, underground aquifers; water in the ground, not a puddle of water on the ground. basins. PerchlorateA chemical used in manufacturing rocket fuel that has contaminated some California groundwaterWater that has percolated into natural, underground aquifers; water in the ground, not a puddle of water on the ground. basins. Perchlorate interferes with iodide uptake into the thyroid gland. The disruption of thyroid functions leads to changes in metabolism in adults and normal growth and development in children. interferes with iodide uptake into the thyroid gland. The disruption of thyroid functions leads to changes in metabolism in adults and normal growth and development in children. in Well 201 near City Hall. Although the perchlorateA chemical used in manufacturing rocket fuel that has contaminated some California groundwaterWater that has percolated into natural, underground aquifers; water in the ground, not a puddle of water on the ground. basins. Perchlorate interferes with iodide uptake into the thyroid gland. The disruption of thyroid functions leads to changes in metabolism in adults and normal growth and development in children.A chemical used in manufacturing rocket fuel that has contaminated some California groundwaterWater that has percolated into natural, underground aquifers; water in the ground, not a puddle of water on the ground.Water that has percolated into natural, underground aquifers; water in the ground, not a puddle of water on the ground. basins. PerchlorateA chemical used in manufacturing rocket fuel that has contaminated some California groundwaterWater that has percolated into natural, underground aquifers; water in the ground, not a puddle of water on the ground. basins. Perchlorate interferes with iodide uptake into the thyroid gland. The disruption of thyroid functions leads to changes in metabolism in adults and normal growth and development in children. interferes with iodide uptake into the thyroid gland. The disruption of thyroid functions leads to changes in metabolism in adults and normal growth and development in children. levels were within safe drinking water standards at the time, the company immediately took the well out of service and notified the State Department of Public Health. Valencia Water Company continued to monitor the inactive well on a monthly basis. The most recent sample confirmed that perchlorateA chemical used in manufacturing rocket fuel that has contaminated some California groundwaterWater that has percolated into natural, underground aquifers; water in the ground, not a puddle of water on the ground. basins. Perchlorate interferes with iodide uptake into the thyroid gland. The disruption of thyroid functions leads to changes in metabolism in adults and normal growth and development in children.A chemical used in manufacturing rocket fuel that has contaminated some California groundwaterWater that has percolated into natural, underground aquifers; water in the ground, not a puddle of water on the ground.Water that has percolated into natural, underground aquifers; water in the ground, not a puddle of water on the ground. basins. PerchlorateA chemical used in manufacturing rocket fuel that has contaminated some California groundwaterWater that has percolated into natural, underground aquifers; water in the ground, not a puddle of water on the ground. basins. Perchlorate interferes with iodide uptake into the thyroid gland. The disruption of thyroid functions leads to changes in metabolism in adults and normal growth and development in children. interferes with iodide uptake into the thyroid gland. The disruption of thyroid functions leads to changes in metabolism in adults and normal growth and development in children. is still present and that wellhead treatment or a replacement well is needed as outlined by the settlement agreement with Whittaker Bermite. Valencia Water Company has notified the Whittaker Bermite property owners that it will seek remediation funds to clean up the closed well.
CLWA and retailers are undertaking additional analysis to determine the significance of perchlorateA chemical used in manufacturing rocket fuel that has contaminated some California groundwaterWater that has percolated into natural, underground aquifers; water in the ground, not a puddle of water on the ground. basins. Perchlorate interferes with iodide uptake into the thyroid gland. The disruption of thyroid functions leads to changes in metabolism in adults and normal growth and development in children.A chemical used in manufacturing rocket fuel that has contaminated some California groundwaterWater that has percolated into natural, underground aquifers; water in the ground, not a puddle of water on the ground.Water that has percolated into natural, underground aquifers; water in the ground, not a puddle of water on the ground. basins. PerchlorateA chemical used in manufacturing rocket fuel that has contaminated some California groundwaterWater that has percolated into natural, underground aquifers; water in the ground, not a puddle of water on the ground. basins. Perchlorate interferes with iodide uptake into the thyroid gland. The disruption of thyroid functions leads to changes in metabolism in adults and normal growth and development in children. interferes with iodide uptake into the thyroid gland. The disruption of thyroid functions leads to changes in metabolism in adults and normal growth and development in children. at Well 201 and insure that the Whittaker Bermite property owners remediate the impacts.
The disinfection treatment for the valley’s water was changed from chlorine to chloramines in 2005. Chloramines are used throughout the world and are a more effective way of disinfecting our water, in particular the imported water. This change ensures that higher water quality standards set by the U.S. EPA are met.
Chloramines are a combination of chlorine and ammonia and are one of several U.S. EPA approved disinfectants used to remove disease-causing microorganisms in water. Chloramines last longer than chlorine in water and more effectively remove pathogens including bacteriaPlural of bacteriumA microscopic unicellular organism that lacks a nuclear membrane. Some can cause disease..Plural of bacteriumA microscopic unicellular organism that lacks a nuclear membrane. Some can cause disease.A microscopic unicellular organism that lacks a nuclear membrane. Some can cause disease.. and viruses.
Chloramines have been safely used in the United States since the early 1900s, and are commonly used in southern California, across the nation, and worldwide. CLWA continues to use chloramines and is confident in its performance as an effective disinfectantAn agent that destroys or inactivates harmful microorganisms.An agent that destroys or inactivates harmful microorganisms..
As with chlorine, chloramines must be removed or neutralized for aquatic animals and kidney dialysis patients.
The 2011 Santa Clarita Valley Water Quality Report shows that the amount of chloride(Cl-) – One of the major anions commonly found in water and wastewater. Its presence is often determined by ion chromatographic or volumetric analysis. Consumers who drink water with concentrations of chloride exceeding a secondary maximum contaminant level of 250 milligrams per liter may notice a salty taste.(Cl-) – One of the major anions commonly found in water and wastewaterWater that has waste material in it.. Its presence is often determined by ion chromatographic or volumetric analysis. Consumers who drink water with concentrations of chloride(Cl-) – One of the major anions commonly found in water and wastewater. Its presence is often determined by ion chromatographic or volumetric analysis. Consumers who drink water with concentrations of chloride exceeding a secondary maximum contaminant level of 250 milligrams per liter may notice a salty taste. exceeding a secondary maximum contaminant level of 250 milligrams per liter may notice a salty taste. found in imported water is comparable to, and in many cases lower than, the concentrations found in local groundwaterWater that has percolated into natural, underground aquifers; water in the ground, not a puddle of water on the ground.Water that has percolated into natural, underground aquifers; water in the ground, not a puddle of water on the ground.. The highest reported values for chlorides in the groundwaterWater that has percolated into natural, underground aquifers; water in the ground, not a puddle of water on the ground.Water that has percolated into natural, underground aquifers; water in the ground, not a puddle of water on the ground. sources generally exceed the highest chloride(Cl-) – One of the major anions commonly found in water and wastewater. Its presence is often determined by ion chromatographic or volumetric analysis. Consumers who drink water with concentrations of chloride exceeding a secondary maximum contaminant level of 250 milligrams per liter may notice a salty taste.(Cl-) – One of the major anions commonly found in water and wastewaterWater that has waste material in it.. Its presence is often determined by ion chromatographic or volumetric analysis. Consumers who drink water with concentrations of chloride(Cl-) – One of the major anions commonly found in water and wastewater. Its presence is often determined by ion chromatographic or volumetric analysis. Consumers who drink water with concentrations of chloride exceeding a secondary maximum contaminant level of 250 milligrams per liter may notice a salty taste. exceeding a secondary maximum contaminant level of 250 milligrams per liter may notice a salty taste. values for imported water.
Local groundwaterWater that has percolated into natural, underground aquifers; water in the ground, not a puddle of water on the ground.Water that has percolated into natural, underground aquifers; water in the ground, not a puddle of water on the ground. and imported water meet by a significant margin the water quality standards for chloride(Cl-) – One of the major anions commonly found in water and wastewater. Its presence is often determined by ion chromatographic or volumetric analysis. Consumers who drink water with concentrations of chloride exceeding a secondary maximum contaminant level of 250 milligrams per liter may notice a salty taste.(Cl-) – One of the major anions commonly found in water and wastewaterWater that has waste material in it.. Its presence is often determined by ion chromatographic or volumetric analysis. Consumers who drink water with concentrations of chloride(Cl-) – One of the major anions commonly found in water and wastewater. Its presence is often determined by ion chromatographic or volumetric analysis. Consumers who drink water with concentrations of chloride exceeding a secondary maximum contaminant level of 250 milligrams per liter may notice a salty taste. exceeding a secondary maximum contaminant level of 250 milligrams per liter may notice a salty taste. proposed by the Regional Water Quality Control Board. Chloride(Cl-) – One of the major anions commonly found in water and wastewater. Its presence is often determined by ion chromatographic or volumetric analysis. Consumers who drink water with concentrations of chloride exceeding a secondary maximum contaminant level of 250 milligrams per liter may notice a salty taste.(Cl-) – One of the major anions commonly found in water and wastewaterWater that has waste material in it.. Its presence is often determined by ion chromatographic or volumetric analysis. Consumers who drink water with concentrations of chloride(Cl-) – One of the major anions commonly found in water and wastewater. Its presence is often determined by ion chromatographic or volumetric analysis. Consumers who drink water with concentrations of chloride exceeding a secondary maximum contaminant level of 250 milligrams per liter may notice a salty taste. exceeding a secondary maximum contaminant level of 250 milligrams per liter may notice a salty taste. levels in wastewaterWater that has waste material in it.Water that has waste material in it. are the responsibility of the Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District, and they are working on a plan to ensure their discharges to the river help to meet the new Total Maximum Daily Load standards for the Santa Clara River.
Issues tied to salinityRefers to the amount of salt in the water.Refers to the amount of salt in the water. of wastewaterWater that has waste material in it.Water that has waste material in it. are handled by the Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District. Any questions regarding that matter should be directed to a Sanitation District representative. CLWA is cooperating with the Sanitation District to investigate lower cost options. Specifically, CLWA is assisting the Sanitation District by conducting a study of projected chloride(Cl-) – One of the major anions commonly found in water and wastewater. Its presence is often determined by ion chromatographic or volumetric analysis. Consumers who drink water with concentrations of chloride exceeding a secondary maximum contaminant level of 250 milligrams per liter may notice a salty taste.(Cl-) – One of the major anions commonly found in water and wastewaterWater that has waste material in it.. Its presence is often determined by ion chromatographic or volumetric analysis. Consumers who drink water with concentrations of chloride(Cl-) – One of the major anions commonly found in water and wastewater. Its presence is often determined by ion chromatographic or volumetric analysis. Consumers who drink water with concentrations of chloride exceeding a secondary maximum contaminant level of 250 milligrams per liter may notice a salty taste. exceeding a secondary maximum contaminant level of 250 milligrams per liter may notice a salty taste. levels in the SWPState Water Project which is owned and operated by the California Department of Water Resources.State Water Project which is owned and operated by the California Department of Water Resources. supply.
Water Supply
While water supply will always be an issue of concern for all of southern California due to its semi-arid climate, water supplies in the Santa Clarita Valley are sufficient to meet residents’ needs. In addition, CLWA is constantly working to enhance the future reliability of its imported water supply and is investigating new supply opportunities. We participate in water banking programs to maximize the availability of our State Water Project deliveries, which involve storing water in groundwaterWater that has percolated into natural, underground aquifers; water in the ground, not a puddle of water on the ground.Water that has percolated into natural, underground aquifers; water in the ground, not a puddle of water on the ground. “banks” in Kern County and allow us to maintain water reserves for years of low rainfall and decreasing imported water deliveries.
Our water supply remains sufficient to meet residents’ needs, in part due to the community’s ongoing conservation efforts. Water conserved today is stored for a future dry year.
We are currently designing RecycledWastewater cleaned for re-use, usually for nonpotable purposes such as irrigating landscape and refilling aquifers.WastewaterWater that has waste material in it. cleaned for re-use, usually for nonpotable purposes such as irrigating landscape and refilling aquifers. WaterWastewaterWater that has waste material in it.Water that has waste material in it. that has been cleaned so that it can be reused for most purposes except drinking. Projects Phases 2A and 2C. These projects will supply about 1,600 acre feet per year of recycledWastewater cleaned for re-use, usually for nonpotable purposes such as irrigating landscape and refilling aquifers.WastewaterWater that has waste material in it. cleaned for re-use, usually for nonpotable purposes such as irrigating landscape and refilling aquifers. waterWastewaterWater that has waste material in it.Water that has waste material in it. that has been cleaned so that it can be reused for most purposes except drinking. to the Santa Clarita Valley and are designed to serve areas with large irrigation customers that are currently located away from the existing recycledWastewater cleaned for re-use, usually for nonpotable purposes such as irrigating landscape and refilling aquifers.WastewaterWater that has waste material in it. cleaned for re-use, usually for nonpotable purposes such as irrigating landscape and refilling aquifers. waterWastewaterWater that has waste material in it.Water that has waste material in it. that has been cleaned so that it can be reused for most purposes except drinking. system. Some examples of large irrigation customers are Central Park, College of the Canyons and the California Institute of the Arts. The RecycledWastewater cleaned for re-use, usually for nonpotable purposes such as irrigating landscape and refilling aquifers.WastewaterWater that has waste material in it. cleaned for re-use, usually for nonpotable purposes such as irrigating landscape and refilling aquifers. WaterWastewaterWater that has waste material in it.Water that has waste material in it. that has been cleaned so that it can be reused for most purposes except drinking. Phase 2 estimated cost is $46.4 million.
The Honby PipelineCarries water above or underground to homes and businesses.Carries water above or underground to homes and businesses. Project is also in design and, when completed, will eliminate a restriction in water supply distribution. The new pipelineCarries water above or underground to homes and businesses.Carries water above or underground to homes and businesses. will increase the ability of the Agency to distribute water to the eastern part of the service area. The estimated project cost is $21.0 million.
The Castaic Conduit Bypass PipelineCarries water above or underground to homes and businesses.Carries water above or underground to homes and businesses. Replacement project will also expand the ability to distribute water in the valley. This project will replace a section of aging pipe that is difficult to maintain and represents a bottleneck in the distribution system. The estimated project cost is $14.9 million.
The Agency recently finished an expansion of its Rio Vista Water Treatment Plant that increased capacity from 30 mgdMillion gallons per day; a measure used for water treatment plants and other facilities.Million gallons per day; a measure used for water treatment plants and other facilities. to 66 mgdMillion gallons per day; a measure used for water treatment plants and other facilities.Million gallons per day; a measure used for water treatment plants and other facilities.. The plant treats State Water Project and other imported water and delivers it to the four local water purveyors. The expansion provides additional treatment capacity to meet the growing needs of the Valley. Total project cost is approximately $58.4 million.
The Agency and local retailers continuously work to make sure the valley has a reliable water supply. We have developed a diverse water supply portfolio with two principal sources of imported water, two sources of groundwaterWater that has percolated into natural, underground aquifers; water in the ground, not a puddle of water on the ground.Water that has percolated into natural, underground aquifers; water in the ground, not a puddle of water on the ground., recycledWastewater cleaned for re-use, usually for nonpotable purposes such as irrigating landscape and refilling aquifers.WastewaterWater that has waste material in it. cleaned for re-use, usually for nonpotable purposes such as irrigating landscape and refilling aquifers. waterWastewaterWater that has waste material in it.Water that has waste material in it. that has been cleaned so that it can be reused for most purposes except drinking. and banked water for dry-years.
We have a variety of banking programs in place and have stored a combined 145,000 acre feet of water. This water is stored during years of adequate rainfall in northern California, the source of our imported State Water Project supply. This water will be accessible in future dry or droughtA prolonged period of below-average precipitation.A prolonged period of below-average precipitationWater that has condensed as water vapor in the atmosphere and then falls to the earth in the form of rain or snow.. years.
That diverse supply portfolio is reflected in our recently completed Urban Water Management Plan, which projects water demand and supply through 2050. Existing supplies along with the development of recycledWastewater cleaned for re-use, usually for nonpotable purposes such as irrigating landscape and refilling aquifers.WastewaterWater that has waste material in it. cleaned for re-use, usually for nonpotable purposes such as irrigating landscape and refilling aquifers. waterWastewaterWater that has waste material in it.Water that has waste material in it. that has been cleaned so that it can be reused for most purposes except drinking. and implementation of water use efficiency practices for residents and businesses in the Valley ensure a reliable water supply into the future. You can review the Urban Water Management Plan at CLWA.org.
It is CLWA’s responsibility to provide supplemental imported water to meet the needs of current and future water users located within our boundaries. CLWA is not responsible for planning future growth in the Santa Clarita Valley. The County of Los Angeles and the City of Santa Clarita have that responsibility. The City adopted its One Valley One Vision (OVOV) General Plan Update, and the County is current considering its OVOV update. These are documents that propose future land use, analyze the impacts and propose mitigationA way in which an agency may offset negative environmental impacts of a project or make the impacts less serious.A way in which an agency may offset negative environmental impacts of a project or make the impacts less serious. measures.
CLWA is not currently annexing additional lands into its service area unless landowners bring a fully reliable water supply for their property. This policy protects CLWA residents and property owners from development outside the existing service negatively impacting the water supply availability and reliability to residents, businesses and property owners inside the service area.
CLWA recognizes the importance of a reliable, high quality water supply to the residents of the Santa Clarita Valley. We encourage residents to be good stewards of this natural resource. CLWA looks to assist its customers in that effort and has several programs in place to promote water conservation, efficiency and public education programs.
