February 2021
IN THIS ISSUE

  • 2020 State of the Agency
  • Update on Regional Water Supply Planning Efforts
  • Seeking Public Input on Removal of Hazardous Materials in Water Wells
  • Water Talks Survey - Deadline Extended Through March 31
  • Earn $20 with our WaterSmart Workshop
  • What We're Talking About on Social Media
  • Resources & Useful Links
2020 State of the Agency
In 2020, SCV Water rose to the challenge to navigate uncharted waters. We adapted, assessed, and adjusted our operations to ensure a reliable water supply in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. We continued to address and remove per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from our groundwater supplies. And we focused on watershed-wide efforts which include more than a half-dozen long-term planning and outreach efforts to preserve and protect the Upper Santa Clara Valley watershed. 
 
Looking Ahead, Opportunities to Make Your Voice Heard
Update on Regional Water Supply Planning Efforts
SCV Water is in the midst of several planning efforts and have created multiple ways for our customers to stay informed and participate in the process. If you haven't already checked out the user-friendly dashboard, visit yourscvwater.com/planning. It’s a one-stop-shop where you’ll find information about upcoming events, fact sheets and links to each project. Each project page also features videos of previous public workshops including our first Water Shortage Contingency Plan workshop on January 28. You can watch the video here and give us your input via this online form.   
  
The second public workshop on our Urban Water Management Update is right around the corner. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, February 17 from 6:30–8:00 p.m. and join the virtual meeting here. If you missed the previous meeting, you can watch a recording, review the presentation and a summary here.  
  
We also invite you to attend our next Groundwater Sustainability Workshop on Wednesday, March 10, from 4–6 p.m. 
  
Check out our online dashboard for the latest information on our planning efforts! 
Public Comment Period Open to Address the Removal of Hazardous Materials from the Saugus Aquifer

SCV Water’s top priority is keeping our water safe by addressing public health and environmental effects of hazardous substances that have been identified in the Saugus Aquifer. Treatment to remove perchlorate and volatile organic compounds will allow us to return several wells to service. Join us on February 11 from 4 - 6 p.m. for a public meeting on Planning for Removal of Hazardous Substances from the Saugus Aquifer. Visit.

As part of this effort, SCV Water is seeking input on the removal of these substances during a 30-day public comment period from Jan. 26 to Feb. 24, 2021. 
 
The public is invited to review and comment on: 
  
  • Engineering Evaluation/Cost Analysis 
  • Community Involvement Plan 


A virtual meeting will be held on February 11, at 4:00 p.m.

Water Talks Survey
Deadline Extended through 3/31/21

WaterTalks is public program designed to involve and engage communities to help shape and inform California’s future water-planning funding decisions. 
  
Share your needs. Share your thoughts. Take the WaterTalks Survey! 
 
Survey participants have a chance to win $100! By taking this survey you will help inform the future water-related funding decisions in our community! Time is running out! The survey will close on March 31, 2021! 
 
Earn $20 with our WaterSmart Workshop
Here's an opportunity to save water and money - all from the safety of your own home! There's no better time to take advantage of our innovative WaterSMART Workshop. You could invite your kids to learn alongside you.

You'll receive a $20 credit on your account when you complete it.

Meet Wendy Waters, your virtual workshop instructor (#SocialDistancing!). She will teach you how to:

  • Read and analyze your water bill  
  • Identify and fix leaks  
  • Save water both indoors and outside  
  • Become more efficient with your overall water use  
 
Visit WaterSmartWorkshop.com to get started!  
 
Customers will receive a $20 credit for completing the workshop! (Processing time may be delayed while stay-at-home orders are in place.) 
What We're Talking About
on Social Media
Water conservation can be done inside and outside the home. Using a broom to clean sidewalks, patios, and driveways can save gallons of water!


To join our conversation on social media, click on an icon below. Be sure to "like" or "follow us" so we can keep the conversation going!
Resources & Useful Links
Visit us at yourSCVwater.com
SCV WATER
27234 Bouquet Canyon Rd
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 297-1600