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PCWA Adopts Long-Term Water Planning Documents

The Placer County Water Agency Board of Directors has adopted the Agency's 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan. Together, the plans help guide long-term water supply planning, drought preparedness, and infrastructure investments that support reliable water service for current and future customers.

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Explore the 2025 Annual Report
Explore the 2025 Annual Report

Take a look at PCWA's new digital Annual Report—highlighting key projects, community impact, and our ongoing commitment to reliable, efficient, and sustainable service.

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Water for Our Future
Water for Our Future

Water is essential for our daily lives and the future of our community. As your local water provider, we're committed to helping Placer County prosper. Discover how local water agencies, including PCWA, are shaping a sustainable future at PlacerWaterFuture.com.

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Water-Wise & Fire-Smart

PCWA is pleased to partner with the UC Master Gardeners of Placer County to highlight Water-Wise, Fire-Smart flowers, shrubs, and trees that are well-suited to Placer County's environment and available at local nurseries.

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Construction progress of the new Colfax Water Treatment Plant replacement project
Colfax Water Treatment Plant

Construction is underway on PCWA's new Colfax Water Treatment Plant—an important investment in reliable, safe drinking water for foothill communities in central Placer County.

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Old State Highway Pipeline Replacement Project

PCWA is replacing aging water pipelines along Old State Highway in Auburn to improve water reliability and service for customers in the area. Learn more about the project, construction schedule, and traffic impacts.

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Protecting Placer: Water, Fire & Community Safety

Discover how PCWA partners with local agencies to build resilient water infrastructure, apply landscape planning, and promote community preparedness—key strategies that help safeguard water, homes, and livelihoods in Placer County.

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PCWA Board Adopts Water Supply Plan Updates and Advances Ophir Water Treatment Plant

At its June 18 meeting, the PCWA Board of Directors adopted key updates to the Agency’s long‑range water supply plans — the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) and the Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP) — reaffirming that PCWA has both the resources and the strategy in place to meet current and future demands.
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PCWA Advances Long-Term Drinking Water Reliability for Heather Glen

PCWA has been awarded a $16 million financial assistance agreement from the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) to advance the Heather Glen Consolidation Project, an effort that will replace aging water infrastructure and improve long-term drinking water reliability for the Heather Glen community.
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PCWA awards more than $337,000 through Financial Assistance Program

The PCWA Board of Directors approved more than $337,000 in grant funding through its 2026 Financial Assistance Program (FAP), supporting six projects that improve water system reliability, emergency preparedness, backup water supplies, and connections between neighboring water systems throughout Placer County.
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PCWA and U.S. Forest Service Celebrate Re-Opening of French Meadows Campground Ahead of Summer Recreation Season

Just ahead of Memorial Day weekend and the start of the summer recreation season, the French Meadows Campground has officially reopened following a major modernization project led by Placer County Water Agency, in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service – Tahoe National Forest.
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