June 2020
IN THIS ISSUE
  • Covid-19 Update
  • Director Tom Campbell Resigns After 23 Years of Service
  • PFAS Update
  • 2020 Water Quality Report Now Available
  • Community Events
  • Conservation Programs
  • Resources for the DIY Landscaper
  • National Gardening Week: June 1 - 7
  • Gardening Tip: Irrigation Tune-Up
  • Kids Corner
Covid - 19 Update
We are Here to Help. As we continue to navigate these challenging times, SCV Water remains deeply committed to the safety of our customers, community and employees.

Here are a few things you need to know....

Customer Care. To continue reducing the spread of COVID-19, all Customer Care lobbies are closed through at least June 30.
For more information on ways to pay, visit Customer Care.


Gardening Classes . Our June Gardening Classes are cancelled and we'll keep you updated on July. Click here for our 2020 Gardening Classes schedule.


Your water supply is safe. The COVID-19 coronavirus has no impact on the quality or supply of your tap water. We continue to operate our water system to ensure you receive reliable water service that meets all state and federal drinking water standards.

Through it all, water is essential and we are here for you!

Stay safe and healthy!


Director Tom Campbell Resigns
After 23 Years of Service
After serving the Santa Clarita Valley for 23 years as a Board Member for the Newhall County Water District (NCWD), Castaic Lake Water Agency (CLWA) and SCV Water, Tom Campbell resigned his position, effective May 27, 2020. Campbell represented Division 2 on the SCV Water Board of Directors, serving portions of Valencia, Saugus and Canyon Country. Moving forward, Campbell will focus his time and efforts on his family.


“On behalf of the Board of Directors, I want to thank Tom for his years of exemplary service to
our board and to the SCV community."


PFAS Update
Protecting Precious Resources
in Record Time
Nothing of this scope and speed has ever been seen in the water industry. The SCV Water PFAS Strike Team worked seamlessly with one goal in mind – to continue to provide safe, clean drinking water to the customer." - SCV Water Public Information Officer Kathie Martin in the May/June 2020 issue of American Infrastructure Magazine.

To read the full article, visit page 56: American Infrastructure
SCV Water Supplies Continue to Meet Federal and State Drinking Water Standards 2020 Water Quality Report Describes the Quality of 2019 SCV Water Supplies
SCV Water’s top priority is ensuring the water we deliver to you, our customers, is safe, reliable and meets all state and federal drinking water health standards. Together with Los Angeles County Water Works District #36, we’ve recently completed the 2020 Water Quality Report (also known as the Consumer Confidence Report). It is now available on our website, under the Water Quality menu, or by clicking the direct link here.


The Spanish version is also available on our website.
Community Events
Just a reminder you may attend a Board and Committee Meeting via teleconferencing by clicking here.
Due to the Safer at Home order, all SCV Water Gardening Classes have been canceled through June.
Conservation
Earn $20 While Safer at Home
Take our Online 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 check for $20 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 incentive for completing the workshop!  (Processing time may be delayed while stay-at-home orders are in place.)  
Conservation Rebate Program Update
In response to the Governor's Safer at Home order, all Conservation Rebate Programs (Residential, Business, and Large Landscape/Homeowners' Association) are suspended until further notice.
Resources for the DIY Landscaper
Finally have some time to start on that landscape project, but not sure where to start? We have the resources for you! 

We'll let you in on a little secret - the 30 hottest plants of the SCV! These plants thrive through the hottest summers and survive the coldest winter nights. They're attractive, available at your local nursery, drought-tolerant once established, an easy to maintain over the long-term. Not to mention, they don't mind our clay soil!

Ready to ditch your lawn and replace it with colorful and water-efficient alternatives? We have just the thing for you! A step-by-step guide on how to kill and remove grass, and what to plant instead!
National Gardening Week
The first full week of June 1-7 is National Gardening Week! Thinking about changing or updating your garden? Check out Better Homes and Gardens for some wonderful ideas.
Gardening Tip

Time for your Irrigation System Tune Up
June is certainly a busy month in the garden, so don't forget the basics and check your irrigation system for leaks and over spray. SCV Water has developed a video to help you tune up your irrigation system.

To view the video,click here.
Kid's Corner 
As we all do our best to stay “Safer at Home”, we wanted to give a shout out to all of the parents doing their best to keep up with their kid’s school work and keep them entertained. With schools closed, we’ve rolled out a few resources that are not only fun but also educational!

How much water does it to make a hamburger?
Do you know how much water it takes to make a hamburger? Take a guess and then click here.

Start with Heart
SCV Water has commissioned the Razzle Bam Boom team to produce some fun and informative weekly videos for your students at home. Our themes are about being safe, being water-smart, and to always keep learning. You can find those videos by clicking here.
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