A YEAR IN REVIEW FOR PCWA 2023

PCWA is currently facing a water delivery issue from PG&E due to infrastructure problems, and is asking raw water customers to voluntarily reduce or suspend their summer water deliveries. Damages at a PG&E facility disrupt water supply from Lake Spaulding, affecting PCWA's ability to provide water to raw water customers. The agency seeks cooperation from customers now, during the cooler months, to help mitigate the impact before the warmer months arrive. Read more...

PCWA Board of Directors has voted to move ahead with a $4.5 million funding agreement to help consolidate the Shady Glen Community Water System into PCWA’s Colfax water system. PCWA has applied for grant funding from the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) and has received preliminary approval. If granted, this project will benefit 200 residents in the Shady Glen community by connecting them to PCWA water supplies. Read more...

A recent independent survey conducted by Starr Consulting confirms that the water quality in Placer County Water Agency's (PCWA) American River watershed remains excellent despite concerns stemming from recent forest fires and subsequent erosion of ash and sediment. The survey, highlighted that PCWA's drinking water quality surpasses regulatory standards. Read more...

PCWA Board of Directors approved the environmental phase to construct a 1.5-mile treated water pipeline, benefiting 48 homes in the rural Duncan Hill area, west of Auburn. With an estimated cost of $10.6 million, the project aims to improve water delivery and quality, connecting two of PCWA’s largest water systems and eliminating dead-end pipelines. PCWA's commitment to providing safe drinking water to rural communities underscores this effort. Read more...