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- Why you might notice empty percolation ponds this fall in South San Joséby Valley Water News on September 29, 2025 at 3:22 pm
If you’ve walked, biked, or jogged along the Guadalupe Creek Trail adjacent to Coleman Road, you’ve likely noticed a collection of percolation ponds west of the path. These ponds have been full for months, but starting Sept. 29, you may see them temporarily empty. This short pause will allow Valley Water crews to perform routine
- Providing flood protection through ongoing stream maintenance projectsby Valley Water News on September 2, 2025 at 6:10 pm
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
- Celebrating Water Quality Month: The Vital Work of Valley Water’s Water Quality Unitby Valley Water News on August 15, 2025 at 11:14 pm
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 Honored for Excellence in Flood Awareness Communicationsby Valley Water News on August 13, 2025 at 10:23 pm
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,
- Valley Water celebrates National Water Quality Monthby Valley Water News on August 6, 2025 at 5:52 pm
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
- Video: Improving Llagas Creek to Reduce Flooding in Morgan Hillby Valley Water News on August 5, 2025 at 2:50 pm
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
- Coyote Creek gets modern dam to support groundwater rechargeby Valley Water News on July 30, 2025 at 4:17 pm
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
- Snell Pipeline Inspection and Rehabilitation Project officially completeby Valley Water News on July 29, 2025 at 3:03 pm
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