Tag: john varela
District bans watering commercial, industrial, institutional lawns
As Santa Clara County suffers through a third straight year of severe drought, then a historic heat wave two weeks ago, the Valley Water...
Expansion to increase South County recycled water capacity
An expansion project underway at the South County Regional Wastewater plant will increase the treatment facility’s capacity by nearly 30%, bring advanced technology to...
Guest view: Residents, businesses must reduce water use
Despite some much-welcomed rain in April, Santa Clara County remains in a drought emergency.
These recent storms were nowhere near enough to make up for...
Local officials talk drought, other issues
Elected officials convened in Gilroy April 22 to give an update on legislative actions that have affected South County over the past year.
But one...
Uvas Reservoir about to overflow as wet season begins
The Uvas Reservoir in Morgan Hill is the fullest it has been in three years, pointing to a positive trend in the county’s water...
Valley Water rebates save water, money
Homeowners and commercial property owners who want to cut down on their outdoor water use and landscape maintenance should consider starting now or in...
Guest view: Project will protect downtown Morgan Hill from flooding
Although Santa Clara County is facing a drought, flooding remains a threat to many of our communities.
The last drought was followed by one of...
Guest view: Valley Water to discuss upcoming construction at Anderson Dam
In June, Valley Water will start building a 1,700-foot long tunnel next to Anderson Dam that will allow us to release more water safely...
Guest View: Valley Water gathering feedback on expansion of Pacheco Reservoir
The first few months of this rainfall season were below average across California, with drought conditions evident statewide. Although the Golden State received a...
Anderson Reservoir drained to 3 percent capacity
Valley Water has drained Anderson Reservoir in east Morgan Hill until it is almost empty, and will begin seeking bids in January for a contractor to build a massive new discharge tunnel over the next three years.
