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Valley Water Board of Directors approve next step in fixing Anderson Dam
by Valley Water News on July 2, 2020 at 8:34 pm
By John L. Varela, representative for District 1 Valley Water has many critical projects in various stages of development, including flood protection projects, infrastructure improvements and work to protect our environment. But our top priority remains an effort to retrofit and strengthen Anderson Dam, home to Santa Clara County’s largest reservoir, so it can safely
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Crossing the Finish Line with the Cross Valley and Calero Pipeline Inspection and Rehabilitation Project
by Valley Water News on July 1, 2020 at 5:12 pm
Valley Water is committed to investing in our water infrastructure and makes it a top priority. Our goal is to ensure a safe, reliable water supply for residents and businesses in Santa Clara County. Valley Water’s 10-Year Pipeline and Rehabilitation Program looks at approximately 140 miles of large pipelines that deliver water to our treatment
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Valley Water employees remain committed to Santa Clara County during public health crisis
by Valley Water News on June 29, 2020 at 5:00 pm
As we work together to get through this global health crisis, Valley Water remains focused on continuing to deliver safe, clean water to our community, and protect residents and businesses from flooding. The COVID-19 virus is not impacting the safety of your drinking water, or our ability to supply water in Santa Clara County. Under
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Your help needed NOW to fast-track critical dam safety for Silicon Valley
by Valley Water News on June 26, 2020 at 10:20 pm
Valley Water’s efforts to fix Anderson Dam reached an important milestone recently when State Assembly Bill 3005, The Expedited Dam Safety for Silicon Valley Act, passed the California Assembly with overwhelming bipartisan support. But AB 3005 needs your support to help protect our communities and ensure the bill becomes law. See below for how you
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An expanded Pacheco Reservoir would benefit threatened South Central California Coast Steelhead
by Valley Water News on June 24, 2020 at 6:08 pm
The proposed expansion of Pacheco Reservoir in southern Santa Clara County is not solely a project aimed at improving our region’s ability to store water for droughts and emergencies. A collaboration between Valley Water, the San Benito County Water District and Pacheco Pass Water District, the proposed expansion will improve the quality of fish habitat
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Valley Water delegation participates in successful virtual advocacy meetings with state elected officials, agency leaders
by Valley Water News on June 17, 2020 at 4:42 pm
Every spring, Valley Water board members and executive staff meet with state elected officials and appointed agency leaders to advocate for water supply, flood protection, and environmental protection issues important to the people of Santa Clara County. Although meeting in person remains on hold because of the COVID-19 public health crisis, a Valley Water delegation
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Palo Alto Tide Gates, which prevent flooding in low-lying areas on Peninsula, to be replaced
by Valley Water News on June 15, 2020 at 9:00 pm
Driving on Highway 101 from the South Bay, up the Peninsula, commuters zoom by nearly invisible infrastructure keeping the highway and nearby communities dry. Beyond the highway, at the edge of the San Francisco Bay, are levees and tide gates protecting roads and neighborhoods against high tides and storm flooding. Unless you visit the bay
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What are PFAS, PFOA, and PFOS? Valley Water proactively tests for man-made chemicals
by Valley Water News on June 8, 2020 at 7:57 pm
You may have heard about Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances, better known as PFAS, recently in the news or even at the movie theater. PFAS are a group of man-made chemicals that have been widely used for decades in industrial applications and consumer products. Two of the most extensively produced and studied of these chemicals are perfluorooctanoic
