This summer, under the Stream Maintenance Program (SMP), Valley Water is taking important steps to protect neighborhoods from flooding. Over time, sediment can build up in creeks, reducing the creek’s ability to carry stormwater. During heavy rains, this can lead to an increased risk of flooding for nearby homes, roads and businesses. Valley Water conducts

August is Water Quality Month, a time to celebrate the importance of clean water and the efforts made to ensure its safety and availability. Leading this mission is our Water Quality Unit, a dedicated team committed to maintaining and improving water quality for the community. The engineers at the Water Quality Unit tackle various issues,

Valley Water is honored to be recognized by the National Association of Flood & Stormwater Management Agencies (NAFSMA) for our efforts in promoting public awareness about flooding and emergency preparedness during the past winter season. Our climate is changing. Extreme weather is the new normal. As we have learned from flooding disasters throughout the nation,

August is National Water Quality Month, a time to reflect on the importance of protecting one of our most vital resources: water. Clean water is essential for health, the environment and the economy. Across the country, communities and organizations use this month to raise awareness about challenges facing water systems and the efforts to keep

Flooding has been a serious issue in Morgan Hill for decades, affecting both homes and businesses. Now, Valley Water is in the final stretch of a major construction project aimed at reducing the flood risk. The Upper Llagas Creek Flood Protection Project is reshaping over 14 miles of the creek to better protect neighborhoods, improve

This summer, Valley Water completed a major upgrade to the Coyote Percolation Dam. This important structure helps us achieve our mission to provide safe, clean water to Santa Clara County.   The dam is located in San Jose on Coyote Creek, just north of Metcalf Road. For many years, it has helped store water in

Maintaining a reliable water supply requires ongoing investment in infrastructure. At Valley Water, that means regularly inspecting and upgrading the pipelines that deliver water across Santa Clara County. As part of this long-term commitment, we recently completed the Snell Pipeline Inspection and Rehabilitation Project. The Snell Pipeline project is part of Valley Water’s 10-Year Pipeline

Did you know that parts of downtown San José used to be up to 14 feet higher than they are today? Due to a phenomenon called subsidence, the ground actually sank. Thanks to Valley Water’s long-standing efforts to protect and manage our groundwater, subsidence is no longer an issue in Santa Clara County. Since our