Using the EPA’s “Water Score for Multifamily Housing” tool, the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency (SCV Water) helped save 75 million gallons of water in 2020, officials said. SCV Water has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a 2021 WaterSense Excellence Award winner for its Multifamily Apartment Program, which strives to improve water efficiency in multifamily ...

Water is the essence of life on Earth. Almost all living beings need water in order to survive and thrive. People use water in various ways in their daily lives from drinking to washing and even in certain industries. However, the most important use of water remains drinking as it is the thing that gives people the energy to function ...

On Wednesday, the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency, (SCV Water) announced a purchase of onsite energy-producing solar assets designed to aid the Santa Clarita Valley’s consumption of power. SCV Water’s purchase of solar panels marks a continuation of the organization’s stated goal of more environmentally-friendly energy solutions. “SCV Water prides itself on a commitment to sustainability,” said the agency’s General ...

Senator Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, announced Thursday that a bill allowing public input on CEMEX’s controversial Santa Clarita mine has passed unanimously through the state senate.   Senate Bill 520 (SB 520), coauthored by Assemblywoman Suzette Valladares, R-Santa Clarita, would allow public input on projects approved more than 30 years before being constructed, including the planned CEMEX Mega-Mine in Santa Clarita.  ...

On Tuesday, the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency (SCV Water) officially released the draft Urban Water Management Plan update for review and commentary by the public. It was announced that the public in Santa Clarita is invited to review and comment on the draft Urban Water Management Plan update, which was released by SCV Water on Tuesday. “This plan is ...

There are three positions available on the Stakeholder Advisory Committee for the Santa Clarita Valley Groundwater Sustainability Agency (SCV-GSA), and the agency has announced that it is seeking qualified applicants to the committee. The SCV-GSA is reportedly looking for three qualified candidates to join its Stakeholder Advisory Committee, a committee that helps to advise the SCV-GSA board. “The Committee provides ...

A virtual meeting is scheduled to be held by the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency (SCV Water) to discuss the Saugus Formation Aquifer and related public health concerns. Santa Clarita Valley residents are invited to attend SCV Water’s latest virtual public discussion on Thursday, Feb. 11, regarding general questions over drinking water safety and the Saugus Formation Aquifer. “This meeting ...

The Santa Clarita Valley Groundwater Sustainability Agency (SCV-GSA) is expected to hold a stakeholder advisory committee meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 12.  The meeting is set to discuss the SCV-GSA’s sustainability goals and sustainable management criteria.  No physical location is set for the conference due to the pandemic, but the meeting is scheduled to take place over Zoom. In compliance with ...

You have probably heard stories from your parents or grandparents about how they drank water directly from the river or a well, but since then, times have changed. Because of all of the chemicals we use, the numerous factories that are everywhere, and the air pollution, we can no longer enjoy the beauty of taking that fresh cup of water ...

The Santa Clarita Valley Groundwater Sustainability Agency (SCV-GSA) to learn about and to provide input on plans to sustain the SCV water supply. On Nov. 4 at 4 p.m., the agency is set to host a virtual workshop due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The agency is tasked with developing a Groundwater Sustainability Plan that reflects the resources and needs ...