Following a series of public committee and Board meetings, SCV Water adopted its biennial budget for fiscal years 2025/26 and 2026/27 in June. This budget supports SCV Water’s mission to provide responsible water stewardship to ensure the Santa Clarita Valley has reliable supplies of high-quality water at a reasonable cost. The budget aligns with the Agency’s strategic plan and reflects ...

The Santa Clarita Valley Water Board of Directors voted to approve a significant water rate increase that will impact all customers, with rates set to rise by 10% beginning July 1, 2025.  SCV Water customers will see higher monthly bills due to increases in both fixed charges and water use charges, with a greater impact on those who use more ...

SCV Water is taking water-saving innovation to new heights with the release of its latest videos, featuring Carl, the water-wise hero, controlling his sprinklers from space. The fun and educational videos highlight how smart controllers make it easy for customers to manage their irrigation systems efficiently using their smartphones, according to SCV Water officials. Smart controllers adjust watering schedules based ...

The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency (SCV Water) revealed its line up of gardening classes for this year promising a “trendy twist.” The line up of classes is anticipated to feature a blend of eco-conscious practices with the latest gardening trends along with hands-on sessions aimed to empower residents of all skill levels to create sustainable and stunning landscapes.  2025 ...

SCV Water recently completed a water service line inventory within its service area to document the material of the water service pipeline and fittings that come from the water meter to just outside of homes and businesses. The inventory was conducted between March and mid-October 2024 and focused on homes built before 1987, as well as other customer groups. “Conducting ...

Water was seen gushing from two fire hydrants Tuesday, as a plumbing company made repairs to a nearby water system. Around 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, firefighters found two fire hydrants open in the 20400 block of Soledad Canyon Road in Santa Clarita. Kevin Strauss, a spokesperson for the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency confirmed, a plumbing company was conducting repairs, and ...

SCV Water is proud to announce it has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). The award recognizes the Agency’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the 2022/23 fiscal year. “Fiscal responsibility and transparency are essential, particularly for organizations that serve the public,” ...

SCV Water was recognized by the USC Foundation for Cross-Connection Control and Hydraulic Research for being a Charter Member in a ceremony on Sept.11, as the Foundation celebrates its 80th anniversary. SCV Water, through its legacy agencies, has been a member since the Foundation’s Membership Program was established in 1967. Over the years, the Foundation has partnered with SCV Water ...

Five athletes from the Santa Clarita Valley have participated in their first USA Water Polo Junior Olympics Water Polo Tournament.  “Throughout the four-day tournament, the team displayed unwavering determination and perseverance,” said officials from the Santa Clarita Valley Water Polo Club. “They stayed together as a close-knit unit, supporting and encouraging one another both in and out of the pool.” ...

Local agencies are working to resolve the dead and brown landscaping that has plagued the hills of Eternal Valley Memorial Park in Newhall for several years. Families of those laid to rest in Eternal Valley Memorial Park have raised concerns about the quality of the grounds “for years,” usually regarding the status of the grass. The casual passer-by can see ...