PUBLICATIONS

Press Releases

CLWA Press Releases

• Study Shows Santa Clarita Valley Groundwater to be a Reliable Water Supply Now and for the Future

Santa Clarita Water Division Rates

Santa Clarita Water Division Rate Information

• Santa Clarita Water Division of Castaic Lake Water Agency - Retail Water Rates
  Santa Clarita Water Division of Castaic Lake Water Agency - Retail Water Rates for 2010 to 2012 The attached Proposed Retail Water Rate Increase for 2010 to 2012 was approved by the CLWA Board of Directors on September 9, 2009.
• Resolution No. 2690 – Miscellaneous Fee Increases
  Resolution Of The Board Of Directors Of The Castaic Lake Water Agency Approving Miscellaneous Fee Increases November 10, 2009
• Santa Clarita Water Division Impact Capacity Fee Increase
  Santa Clarita Water Division New Development Impact Capacity Fees Effective February 1, 2010
• Resolution No. 2695 – Impact Capacity Fee Increases
  Resolution Of The Board Of Directors Of The Castaic Lake Water Agency Approving The Impact Capacity Fee Increases For Santa Clarita Water Division December 9, 2009

Important Notices

This is where new items, important notices and information on upcoming events are posted.

• CLWA Open House 2010
  May 8, 2010 9 AM - 2 PM
• CLWA Announces New Large Landscape Program
• Addressing the Questions – The Future of the Delta
  As historic planning efforts for the Sacramento – San Joaquin Delta are proceeding, many local governments, wildlife agencies, environmental groups, community groups and water districts are raising important questions about the potential changes. The Delta is home to valuable fisheries, diverse wildlife, productive farms and long-time communities. Statewide, two-thirds of Californians and 3.75 million acres of farmland depend on water exported from the Delta. As water providers, the State Water Contractors and the Castaic Lake Water Agency believe it is vital to find workable approaches to all of the ecosystem, water system and community challenges in the Delta. This document represents a discussion of key questions and answers that are emerging.
• Integrated Regional Water Management Plan
  The Castaic Lake Water Agency, along with numerous other agencies and organizations, is cooperatively preparing an Integrated Regional Water Management Plan for the protection of resources in the Upper Santa Clara River Watershed

Water Conservation

Various items relating to Water Conservation

• Watering Index Information
  A helpful brochure on how to use the Watering Index

Finance and Administration Committee

This section will be where the Finance and Administration Committee agenda and reports will be posted.

• Finance and Administration Committee (packet) - January 19, 2010
• Finance and Administration Committee (packet) - PART 1 - November 17, 2009
• Finance and Administration Committee (packet) - PART 2 - November 17, 2009
• Finance and Administration Committee (packet) - October 20, 2009

Board of Directors

This section will be where the Board of Directors meeting agenda and reports will be posted.

• Board Packet - Feburary 10, 2010
• Board Packet - January 27, 2010
• Financiang Corporation Annual Meeting - January 13, 2010
• Board Packet - January 13, 2010

Retail Operations Committee

This section will be where the Retail Operations Committee agenda and reports will be posted.

• Retail Operations Committee (packet) - February 1, 2010
• Retail Operations Committee (packet) - January 4, 2010
• Retail Operations Committee (packet) - December 7, 2009

Water Resources Committee

This section will be where the Water Resources Committee agenda and reports will be posted.

• Water Resources Committee (packet) - February 11, 2010
• Water Resources Committee (packet) - January 14, 2010
• Water Resources Committee (packet) - December 10, 2009

Governmental Relations and Public Outreach Committee

This section will be where the Governmental and Public Outreach Committee agenda and reports will be posted.

• Governmental Relations and Public Outreach Committee Packet - January 25, 2010
• Governmental Relations and Public Outreach Committee Packet - November 16, 2009
• Governmental Relations and Public Outreach Committee Packet - October 26, 2009

Planning and Engineering Committee

This section will be where the Planning and Engineering Committee agenda and reports will be posted.

• Planning and Engineering Committee (packet) - January 28, 2010
• Planning and Engineering Committee (Special Packet) - November 24, 2009
• Planning and Engineering Committee (SPECIAL PACKET) - October 29, 2009

2005 Urban Water Management Plan

NEW! Final 2005 Urban Water Management Plan, as approved by the CLWA Board of Directors on November 9, 2005.

The UWMP consists of a Summary, an Introduction, eight chapters and eight appendices. They are posted here as separate files for ease of downloading.

• 2005 UWMP Table of Contents and Summary
• Chapter 1 - Introduction
• Chapter 2 - Water Use
• Chapter 3 - Water Resources
• Chapter 4 - Recycled Water
• Chapter 5 - Water Quality
• Chapter 6 - Reliability Planning
• Chapter 7 - Demand Management Measures
• Chapter 8 - Water Shortage Contingency Planning
• Appendix A
• Appendix B
• Appendix C
• Appendix D
• Appendix E
• Appendix F
• Appendix G
• Appendix H

Water Quality Reports

The Annual Consumer Confidence Report is provided by the Castaic Lake Water Agency and local water purveyors. The goal is to provide customers the most up-to-date information about water. Each report contains a summary of thousands of water quality tests performed in the Santa Clarita Valley.

• The Santa Clarita Valley 2007 Consumer Confidence Report
• The Santa Clarita Valley 2008 Water Quality Report
• The Santa Clarita Valley 2009 Water Quality Report

Santa Clarita Valley Water Report

The purpose of this report is to provide current information on local groundwater resources, imported water supplies from California’s State Water Project, conservation programs and recycled water.

• 2008 Santa Clarita Valley Water Report
  For your convenience the 2008 SCV Water Report has been posted as separate files for easier download.
• Executive Summary
• Introduction
• 2008 Water Requirements and Supplies
• Water Supplies – Part 1
• Water Supplies – Part 2
• Water Supplies – Part 3
• Summary of 2008 Water Supply and 2009 Outlook
• Water Conservation
• References
• 2007 Santa Clarita Valley Water Report
• 2006 Santa Clarita Valley Water Report

Groundwater Management Plan

Groundwater Management Plan: Santa Clara River Valley Groundwater Basin, East Subbasin, Los Angeles County, CA

Adopted November 2003

• I. Table of Contents and Introduction
• II. Management Objectives for the Basin
• III. Groundwater Basin Conditions
• IV. Historical and Projected Water Requirements and Supplies
• V. Elements of the Groundwater Management Plan
• Appendix I.
• Appendix II.

Newspaper Commentaries

Editorials that have been written on behalf of CLWA.

• Do you want the good news first, or the bad?
• There is no water conservation conundrum
• The water's fine
• It rains every morning
• The cleanup plan is a reality
• Where the water goes
• On the local water front
• CLWA prioritizes for 2009
• The Santa Clarita Valley water-supply stimulus package
• Setting the record straight on our local water supply
• Striking a Balance in Solving Delta Water Crisis
• Got Questions About Water Rates? Logical Answers Await
• A Sense of Urgency, Equality, to Address Delta Goals
• Saving Water and Saving Some Green on the Green Belts
• Landmark Water package an Investment in our Future

Agency Newsletter

Each quarter, the Agency publishes a newsletter that keeps the Santa Clarita Valley informed of ongoing activities and water information.

• Water Currents Summer 2009
• Water Currents Fall 2008
• Water Currents Winter 2009
• Water Currents Spring 2008
• Water Currents Fall 2007
• Water Currents Summer 2007
• Water Currents Spring 2007
• Water Currents Fall 2006
• Water Currents Summer 2006
• Water Currents Spring 2006

Financial Information

Various documents relating to the Agency's finances, including budget summary information and financial statements.

• Comprehensive Annual Financial Report FY 2008-09
• FY 2009/10 Budget (Cover, Awards and Table of Contents)
  The Castaic Lake Water Agency FY 2009/10 Budget was adopted by the Board of Directors on June 24, 2008 and became effective on July 1, 2009. The FY 2009/10 Budget consists of a cover and Budget awards, table of contents, transmittal letter/executive summary, ten chapters, a budget glossary and seven appendices (A – F). For your convenience the budget has been posted as separate files for easier download.
• Transmittal Letter/Executive Summary
• Chapter 1 - Budget Foreword
• Chapter 2 - Strategic Plan (Part 1)
• Chapter 2 - Strategic Plan (Part 2)
• Chapter 2 - Strategic Plan (Part 3)
• Chapter 3 - Performance Measurement
• Chapter 4 - Financial Summary
• Chapter 5 - Revenues
• Chapter 6 - Operating Expenditures
• Chapter 7 - Capital Improvement Program
• Chapter 8 - Santa Clarita Water Division
• Chapter 9 - Long-Term Commitments
• Chapter 10 - Forecast
• Budget Glossary
• Appendix A - Long-Term Financial Plan
• Appendix B - COP Funded Projects - Forecast
• Appendix C - Investment Policy
• Appendix D - Debt Management Policy
• Appendix E - Interest Rate Swap Policy
• Appendix F - Purchasing Policy
• Appendix G - Resolutions
• SCWD Comprehensive Water Rate Study and Impact/Capacity Fee Analysis - Final Report August 2009
  Supporting documentation for proposed water rate increases for 2010-2012.
• FY 2008/09 Midyear Budget Report
  This reports shows the Agency’s revenues and expenditures through December 31, 2008.
• Comprehensive Annual Financial Report FY 2007-08
• FY 2008/09 Budget Cover and Budget Awards
  The Castaic Lake Water Agency FY 2008/09 Budget was adopted by the Board of Directors on June 25, 2008 and became effective on July 1, 2008. The FY 2008/08 Budget consists of a cover and Budget awards, executive summary and table of contents, nine chapters, a budget glossary and seven appendices (A – F). For your convenience the budget has been posted as separate files for easier download.
• Executive Summary and Table of Contents
• Chapter 1 – Budget Foreword
• Chapter 2 – Strategic Plan
• Chapter 3 – Financial Summary
• Chapter 4 – Revenues
• Chapter 5 – Operating Expenditures
• Chapter 6 – Capital Improvement Program
• Chapter 7 – Santa Clarita Water Division
• Chapter 8 – Long Term Commitments
• Chapter 9 – Forecast
• Budget Glossary
• Appendix A – Long-Term Financial Plan
• Appendix B – Investment Policy
• Appendix C – Debt Management Policy
• Appendix D – Interest Rate Swap Policy
• Appendix E – Purchasing Manual
• Appendix F – Resolution: Adoption of Budget
• Appendix G – Resolution: Appropriation Limit
• FY 2007/08 Budget
  The adopted Budget for FY 2007/08, for both the Castaic Lake Water Agency and the Santa Clarita Water Division
• Santa Clarita Water Division Recommended Rate Adjustment for 2007,2008 and 2009
  Supporting documentation for Retail Water Rate increase to be presented at Public Hearing on February 14, 2007

Strategic Plan

Each fiscal year, the Board of Directors adopts a Strategic Plan and fiscal year tasks. The strategic plan relates the mission statement, the vision statements and the values of the Agency to objectives, goals and tasks to be achieved during each fiscal year and in the future. Beginning in FY 2007/08, the Agency enhanced its Strategic Plan by adding vision statements and values.

• FY 2007/08 Strategic Plan

Board Meeting Minutes

Minutes from recent Board of Directors Meetings

• Minutes from January 13, 2010
• Minutes from December 12, 2009
• Minutes from December 9, 2009
• Minutes from November 23, 2009
• Minutes from November 10, 2009
• Minutes from October 28, 2009
• Minutes from October 14, 2009
• Minutes from September 9, 2009

Important Information on Conversion to Chloramines!

CLWA, Santa Clarita Water Division, Los Angeles County Waterworks District #36, Newhall County Water District and Valencia Water Company are working together to improve the quality of your water. On April 15, 2005, your water’s disinfection treatment changed from chlorine to chloramines. This change ensures that higher water quality standards set by the EPA are met.

• Gold Fish Postcard
• Quick Facts on Conversion to Chloramines
• Questions and Answers on Chloramines
• Pets and Chloramines!
• Swimming Pools and Chloramines!
• Preguntas frecuentes sobre conversión a cloraminas