The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency (SCV Water) has filed a lawsuit against 3M Company, Chemours, DuPont and several other companies, for their roles in introducing Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) into the water supply in Santa Clarita. The lawsuit alleges the agency’s water had been contaminated by toxic chemicals that were discharged into the environment by-products manufactured by the ...

The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency (SCV Water) is undertaking multiple planning efforts designed to effectively manage the water supply for our customers, ensuring they have access to reliable water for the future, officials said. These efforts, part of a multi-year process, are expected to advance several regional water plans and programs that enhance water reliability, quality, environmental sustainability and ...

Water softeners impact the appearance and quality of your water. If you have ever noticed a cloudiness in your water, you are looking at what is called hard water, containing different minerals in it. Clearer water is referred to as soft water. This is important as there are differences and benefits between the two outside of just their appearance. 1. ...

The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency (SCV Water) recently received $10.5 million in Proposition 1 grant funding from the California  Department of Water Resources (DWR) Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM)  Program.  The funds are set to go towards five local projects that focus on increasing the use of recycled water, managing stormwater and groundwater recharge, implementing water quality improvements, and ...

Clean drinking water is a basic necessity for survival. The aggressive overuse of water resources around the world is gradually leading us towards a major water crisis. If the water that comes out of your taps is unhealthy and unfit for drinking, you need to use extra measures to purify it. Contaminants There are many ways in which contaminants can ...

The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency (SCV Water) is set to host a virtual ribbon-cutting ceremony in October to celebrate the completion of a water treatment facility, officials said. The pre-recorded event is scheduled for Monday Oct. 5, at 10 a.m. to celebrate the completion of its first per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) water treatment facility, located adjacent to the ...

The SCV Groundwater Sustainability Agency (SCV-GSA) is set to hold an online workshop Wednesday, June 17 at 4 p.m. The workshop, which will be held via web conference, is set to provide input on plans to sustain water supply and recharge groundwater, as a Groundwater Sustainability Plan is developed. This plan, tailored to resources present and needs of the community, ...

As businesses start operations after the “Safer at Home” order, the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency (SCV Water) is reminding all building owners and managers of the importance of maintaining good water quality by flushing your water system before reopening, officials said Monday. Stagnant, or standing water can cause conditions that increase the risk for growth and spread of Legionella ...

Water is an essential resource for humans. Not only do we need it for drinking, but it is a necessity for other activities such as cooking, washing, and cleaning. Sometimes, however, the water we get is not safe to use for any of these activities, let alone for us to drink. Water that is unsafe to drink is called non-potable ...

We often tend to splurge on the things we don’t really need, and we end up ignoring the ones we do. It’s in our nature to spend money on luxuries instead of essentials. One of those forgotten essentials is a water softener, and it can change your life. This device removes minerals from your tap water like calcium and magnesium. ...