On Monday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit affirmed a $68.5 million judgment for SCV Water for the cleanup of local groundwater contamination in its case against the Whittaker Corporation (“Whittaker”). The judgment was originally awarded on June 28, 2022, by the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California following a combined jury and bench ...

SCV Water is set to receive $2 million funding from Congressman Mike Garcia (R-Santa Clarita) for specific projects.  As part of the federal government Fiscal Year 2024 budget process, Congressmen Garcia has secured $2.1 million in funding to SCV Water for the Agency’s S Wells PFAS Treatment and Disinfection Facilities project.  “This is a major win for the Santa Clarita ...

The Santa Clarita Vallew Water Agency (SCV Water) Laboratory has received commendation from the State of California’s Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP) for its proactive implementation of the TNI Standard quality management system in February 2023, ahead of the required compliance date of Jan. 1, 2024. ELAP, a division of the California Environmental Protection Agency, applauds the laboratory’s commitment to ...

SCV Water was recently awarded a $2 million grant under the Bureau of Reclamations (BOR) FY 2023 WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant (WEEG) Program.  “Through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Bureau of Reclamation received funding for programs to support western water infrastructure administered through its WaterSMART Programs. Through a competitive application process, SCV Water received the grant which will ...

On Tuesday, the SCV Water Board of Directors approved the Agency’s 2024-28 Five-Year Strategic Plan.  “SCV Water’s 2024-28 Strategic Plan lays out the Agency’s priorities with regards to infrastructure investments, environmental stewardship, water quality, and more,” said SCV Water Board President Gary Martin.  The adopted plan is the result of a nine-month development process and includes feedback from SCV Water ...

In a letter dated Jan. 18th the California Department of Water Resource Sustainable Groundwater Management Office notified the Santa Clarita Valley Groundwater Sustainability Agency (SCV-GSA) that the Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) for the Santa Clara River Valley – Santa Clara River Valley East Subbasin has been approved.  “After a multi-year development process including stakeholder input, our Board approved the GSP ...

SCV Water’s newly established Water Champions program aims to assist companies in its service region by offering them tools and programs for effective water use.  Through the program, local businesses may demonstrate their leadership in water conservation to the community and promote effective water use. “In the Santa Clarita Valley, our business community is vibrant and active. Businesses recognize the ...

SCV Water has announced its 2024 Landscape and Gardening Workshops, which are intended to equip people with the know-how and abilities to design dynamic, sustainable landscapes. Redesigned and updated classes are said to be offered in person again to foster a community of garden enthusiasts while offering each participant an exceptional and insightful experience. This six-part live workshop series, taught ...

SCV Water approved a new agreement with the City of Santa Clarita to purchase recycled water for domestic use.  On Tuesday during its regular board meeting, SCV Water Board of Directors agreed with the City of Santa Clarita to purchase recycled water from the City’s Vista Canyon Water Factory.  “The use of recycled water is a key component of our ...

SCV Water recently announced its scholarship opportunity is available for students next year. Established in honor of the late Edward G. “Jerry” Gladbach, a past ACWA president, SCV Water vice president and longtime local, state and national water leader, the 2024-25 Edward G. “Jerry” Gladback scholarship opportunity is now available on the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) website. “We’re ...