PCWA

PCWA Board Approves RiverArc Joint Powers Authority With Sacramento and Roseville

Auburn Staff -
The Placer County Water Agency Board approved an agreement with Sacramento and Roseville to establish the RiverArc Joint Powers Authority, advancing a long-planned regional water supply project.

PCWA Awards $170.5 Million Contract for New Ophir Water Treatment Plant in Placer County

Auburn Staff -
PCWA has awarded a $170.5 million construction contract for the long-planned Ophir Water Treatment Plant, with construction expected to begin in October 2026 and the facility projected to open in 2030.

PCWA Advances Highway 49 Water Main Replacement, Interstate 80 Pipeline Upgrades in Auburn

Auburn Staff -
The Placer County Water Agency is moving forward with major infrastructure improvements beneath Highway 49 and Interstate 80 in Auburn, replacing aging pipelines to improve long-term water reliability while minimizing impacts to motorists and customers.

PCWA Reviews Water Service Costs as Placer County Plans for Future Water Needs

Auburn Staff -
The Placer County Water Agency is reviewing the cost of providing water service through an independent study designed to guide long-term planning and future rate decisions.

PG&E to Pay $80M in Mosquito Fire Settlement with Placer County Water Agency

Auburn Staff -
PG&E will pay $80M to the Placer County Water Agency to settle litigation from the 2022 Mosquito Fire, supporting recovery and grid improvements.

Placer County Water Agency Board Member Gray Allen Announces Retirement

Auburn Staff -
Auburn, Calif. - Directors of the Placer County Water Agency on Thursday (March 19) accepted a letter of retirement from District 1 Director Gray Allen. Allen, who has served on the PCWA Board since 2006

City of Roseville, Placer County Water Agency Approve Woodcreek Intertie

Auburn Staff -
Auburn, Calif. - At this week's Board meeting, the Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) approved an agreement with the City of Roseville for the operation and maintenance of the Woodcreek Intertie, a connection between the two agencies' water systems

PCWA Board Reviews Ophir Water Treatment Plant Project and West Placer Growth

Auburn Staff -
Auburn, Calif. - The Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) Board of Directors on Thursday received updates on the Ophir Water Treatment Plant (WTP) program, current system capacity, and regional development activity in West Placer County,

PCWA Positions Major Infrastructure Projects for Early 2026 Start

Auburn Staff -
Auburn, Calif. - At its Thursday meeting, the Placer County Water Agency Board of Directors approved a series of contracts and equipment purchases that position the Agency to move major capital improvement and renewal and replacement projects forward in 2026.

PCWA Budget Includes Rate Hike for Major Water Upgrades

Auburn Staff -
Auburn, Calif. - At its November 20 meeting, the Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) Board of Directors approved a $402.9 million budget for 2026, including funding for major water treatment plant upgrades and renewal projects throughout the county

Mowing to Growing: Loomis Library Garden Proves Power of Partnership

Auburn Staff -
Auburn, Calif. - Helping a local library convert unused lawn into a "living classroom" has paid off big in water savings - and as another example of positive partnerships.

PCWA Board Approves $2.4M Pipeline Project in Newcastle

Auburn Staff -
Auburn, Calif. - The Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) Board of Directors approved a $2.4 million construction contract for the Old State Highway Pipeline Replacement Project, a joint effort with

Rocklin water main upgrade: PCWA completes Phase 1

Rocklin News Staff -
At its recent September meeting, the Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) Board of Directors approved the Notice of Completion for Phase 1 of the Rocklin Main Replacements project.

PCWA advances recreation upgrades with completion of Middle Meadows well project

Auburn Staff -
Auburn, Calif. - At its Aug. 21 meeting, the Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) Board of Directors authorized the Notice of Completion of the new potable water supply for the popular Middle Meadows Campground, marking another major upgrade supporting recreation in the American River watershed.

7th season: Success in the Sierra with French Meadows Partnership

Auburn Staff -
French Meadows, Calif. - With California's fire seasons growing hotter and drier, crews are returning to the high country for the seventh season of work on the French Meadows Forest Restoration Project (Project)-a pioneering public-private effort

PCWA adopts updated Martis Valley Groundwater Management Plan

Auburn Staff -
Auburn, Calif. - At its August 7 meeting, the Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) Board of Directors adopted the updated Martis Valley Groundwater Management Plan (GMP) to

PCWA to restore full untreated water deliveries by mid-August

Auburn Staff -
Auburn, Calif. - Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) is preparing to restore full untreated water deliveries to customers following Pacific Gas and Electric Company's (PG&E) completion of repairs at Lake Spaulding Powerhouse No. 1 and resumption

Raft, Fish, Enjoy: Indian Bar River access site reopens with major upgrades

Auburn Staff -
Auburn, Calif. - Good news for whitewater rafters: Improvements at Indian Bar are complete. PCWA Board of Directors authorized the filing of a Notice of Completion for the Indian Bar River Access Project, just in time for peak summer rafting and fishing season.

PCWA approves $5.5M contract to replace critical I-80 pipeline crossings

Auburn Staff -
Auburn, Calif. - The Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) Board of Directors has approved a $5.5 million contract to replace some of the region's most vulnerable pipeline crossings beneath Interstate 80. The work will launch the first phase of PCWA's I-80 Pipeline Crossing Replacement Project,

PCWA breaks ground on $36M Colfax water treatment plant

Auburn Staff -
Water reliability, resilience, and sustainability for the region Colfax, Calif. - Placer County Water Agency (PCWA), joined by state and...

PCWA awards $250,000 in grants to Placer County Public Water Purveyors

Auburn Staff -
Auburn, Calif. - At the May 19 meeting of the Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) Board of Directors, the Board awarded five grants totaling $250,000 to three public water purveyors in Placer County.

PCWA urges water conservation amid Lake Spaulding infrastructure repairs

Auburn Staff -
Auburn, Calif. - With the 2025 irrigation season now underway, the Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) is implementing seasonal conservation measures in response to ongoing limited water deliveries from Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E).

New Colfax Water Treatment Plant: PCWA approves construction contract

Auburn Staff -
Auburn, Calif. - At a special meeting on Friday, the Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) Board of Directors approved a construction contract for the new Colfax Water Treatment Plant

PCWA addresses challenges following PG&E powerhouses damage

Auburn Staff -
Auburn, Calif. - At its March 20 meeting, the Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) Board of Directors received an update on the ongoing efforts to address water supply challenges caused by damage to Pacific Gas and Electric Company's (PG&E) Lake Spaulding Powerhouses

PCWA Hell Hole Reservoir project approved to increase storage

Auburn Staff -
Auburn, Calif. - At its Thursday meeting, the Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) Board of Directors approved a $5.8 million contract for the Hell Hole seasonal storage increase project, adding to the capacity of the Hell Hole Reservoir so it can

PCWA invests in recreation and sustainability with infrastructure upgrades

Archives Staff -
Auburn, Calif. - At its Thursday meeting, the Placer County Water Agency Board of Directors approved construction contracts for two major projects for 2025: Modernization of the French Meadows Campground and modification of two diversion dams on the North Fork and South Fork of Long Canyon Creek.

Water for Our Future Campaign Highlights Reliable Water Supply in Placer County

Auburn Staff -
While the latest snow survey showing above-average snowpack across California is good news, local water providers are focused on long-term reliability, preparing for the challenges of aging infrastructure and climate change.

PCWA updates for West Placer growth: Water connection charges approved

Auburn Staff -
Auburn, Calif. - At its Thursday meeting, the Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) Board of Directors approved updates to the Water Connection Charges (WCC) for new customers connecting to PCWA's drinking water system in Western Placer County.

PCWA Updates: Rocklin resident named new director, key contracts approved

Auburn Staff -
Auburn, Calif. - The Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) Board of Directors officially welcomed new Director Chris Wilson, representing District 3. Sworn in on December 6, Wilson was elected in November to a four-year term and fills the seat formerly held by Mike Lee for 26 years.

Rocklin pipeline replacement project along Midas Avenue getting underway

Rocklin News Staff -
Rocklin, Calif. - Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) is set to begin Phase 1 of the Rocklin Pipeline Replacement Project, an important infrastructure upgrade that will enhance long-term water reliability for residents in the City of Rocklin.