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New Colfax Water Treatment Plant: PCWA approves construction contract

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, 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, 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

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

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, 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, 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, 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.

Collaborative success at PCWA’s East Slope meeting

Auburn and Lake Tahoe, Calif. - Collaborative efforts among Placer County utility districts continue to pay off in both water quality and quantity, according to reports presented at the September meeting of the Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) Board of Directors.

PCWA honors Michael R. Lee for 40 years of public service

Auburn, Calif. - The Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) recently honored longtime Board member Michael R. Lee for his unwavering dedication to the Agency and the citizens of Placer County during his 40 years of public service, 24 of those serving on the PCWA Board.

PCWA News: Long Canyon Watershed Protection Project

Auburn, Calif. - Placer County Water Agency took a major step toward watershed sustainability Thursday when it approved an agreement to reduce fire risk across 16,500 acres in the Eldorado National Forest.

PCWA asking raw water customers to voluntarily reduce or suspend use for months

Auburn, Calif. - Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) is asking customers who purchase untreated water for irrigation purposes to consider voluntarily reducing or suspending use of that water for the next several months.

Roseville and Rocklin free Mulch Mayhem on May 4th

Roseville, Calif.- Free water-saving mulch will be available during Mulch Mayhem events in Roseville and Rocklin on Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 8 a.m. to noon.

PCWA looks to connect Shady Glen community with $4.5 million funding agreement

Auburn, Calif. -The Placer County Water Agency Board of Directors recently 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.

American River Watershed drinking water supply remains among the best in the United States

Auburn, Calif. - A new independent survey of conditions in Placer County Water Agency's American River watershed has found that water quality remains excellent overall, despite some initial concern following recent forest fires and erosion of ash and sediment that followed.

Placer County Water Agency 2024 budget adopted

Auburn, Calif. - The Placer County Water Agency Board of Directors on Thursday approved a new budget for 2024 totaling $175 million. Almost half of the 2024 budget is dedicated to capital projects to improve existing infrastructure and prepare for planned economic development

Mosquito Fire Impact: Hydroelectric power generation severely curtailed

Auburn, Calif. -The Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) Board of Directors received a comprehensive report from staff on the progress of the Mosquito Fire and the status of PCWA's Middle Fork American River Project,

$3.6 Million in PCWA grants for water purveyors

Wholly funded from Middle Fork Project net revenue AUBURN, Calif. - At the May 20 meeting of the Placer County...

PCWA acquires facilities in Auburn Ravine

Supports agriculture and wildlife habitat in Western Placer AUBURN, Calif. - The Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) has acquired five...

Success in the Sierra: French Meadows Forest Restoration

Partnership Doubles Pace in Second Season of Work FRENCH MEADOWS, Calif. - After six months of strategic forest treatments, partners...

Placer County, PCWA split $12 million revenue distribution

Middle Fork American River Hydroelectric Project Historic Milestone AUBURN, Calif. - In 1961, Placer County voters overwhelmingly approved the sale...

40-year license for Middle Fork American River Project

Multi-use water supply for Placer County region AUBURN, Calif. - Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) and Placer County announced...

PCWA approves consolidation with Dutch Flat

Collaboration aims to provide reliable water supply for future AUBURN, Calif. - The Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) Board of...

PCWA awards grants to Placer County public water purveyors

$185,000 among four public water purveyors AUBURN, Calif. - The Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) Board of Directors awarded six...

Roseville and PCWA achieve water reliability

Regional collaboration benefits Placer residents Guest Post by: PCWA Board President Robert Dugan and Roseville Mayor John B. Allard II Roseville,...

Placer County Water Agency signs contract for perpetuity

Annual water allocation contract with U.S. Bureau of Reclamation AUBURN, CA - Against the backdrop of Folsom Dam, Placer...

Placer County Water Agency ditches PG&E for cost savings

$200,000 in annual savings projected AUBURN, Calif. - Following a five-year study, the Placer County Water Agency (PCWA)...

How Does American River Watershed Quality Rank?

Region's Water Source Quality Touted in Report AUBURN, Calif. - A recently-completed, independent water quality review has concluded that the...

PG&E Bankruptcy Potential Threat to Placer County’s Water Supply

Drum Spaulding Project Potential Risk AUBURN, Calif. - In the wake of Pacific Gas & Electric's (PG&E) recent bankruptcy filing,...

Placer County Water Agency Eyes Flood Protection

Reservoir Modifications Study for Enhanced Flood Protection AUBURN, Calif. - At the October 18 meeting of the Placer County Water...