SCV Water officials are asking residents to limit their outdoor water use next week due to annual maintenance of facilities at Castaic Lake.

Between Feb. 2 and Feb. 9, SCV Water is set to upgrade its connection to the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California’s (MWDSC) Foothill Feeder. This facility is part of the system that delivers water from Castaic Lake to SCV Water for treatment and distribution for urban use.

“We scheduled the maintenance and upgrades during the winter months when temperatures are mild, days are shorter and the need for outdoor irrigation is minimal,” said Matt Stone, SCV Water general manager. “Outdoor water use is the single largest use of residential water, so turning off the irrigation is an easy way to help achieve essential water savings.”

SCV Water is set to rely exclusively on local groundwater sources and treated imported water stored at reservoirs throughout the valley. Ahead of the shutdown, SCV Water will fill all of its storage facilities to capacity with more than 92 million gallons of water.

The project is set to provide additional capacity and more reliability to meet customers’ demands and is necessary for any future expansions of the agency’s Rio Vista Water Treatment Plant, officials said.

Additionally, the previous connection will remain as a backup in case of an emergency, according to SCV Water officials.

“With this upgraded connection, we’re maximizing the life of the infrastructure and increasing performance, all while ensuring a reliable supply and reducing future operations and maintenance costs,” said Keith Abercrombie, chief operating officer for SCV Water.

For more information about SCV Water, visit the website here.

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