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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).

On the week of March 31, Placer County Water Agency debuted its first all-digital annual report online. This new microsite is housed on the agency’s PCWA.net website and offers a transparent look at the agency’s operations, finances, and community impact. The website is visited by thousands of customers each month, so this change will improve accessibility and public awareness.

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 and its impact on water deliveries.

The Placer County Water Agency Board of Directors received an update during its March 20 meeting on the ongoing efforts to address water supply challenges caused by damage to PG&E's Lake Spaulding Powerhouses and its impact on water deliveries.

Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) announced that Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has halted water releases from Lake Spaulding to facilitate ongoing infrastructure repairs. As a result, water reductions for PCWA customers in 2025 are expected to match those implemented last year.

A report on the ongoing PG&E Lake Spaulding repairs and impacts of water delivery to the Placer County Water Agency were made at its Auburn office on Thursday afternoon.

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 store more water during wetter winters.

Campground modernization and dam upgrades will enhance visitor experience, improve environmental health, and optimize water and power management.

The Placer County Water Agency Board of Directors approved two major projects and awarded a construction contract for 2025 in the Middle Fork Project area at its meeting Thursday, Jan. 16.

The Placer County Water Agency Board of Directors approved updates to the Water Connection Charges for new customers connecting to PCWA’s drinking water system in Western Placer County during its meeting Dec. 19.

At its Thursday meeting, the Placer County Water Agency Board of Directors approved updates to the Water Connection Charges for new customers connecting to PCWA’s drinking water system in Western Placer County.

The Placer County Water Agency Board of Directors officially welcomed new Director Chris Wilson, representing District 3.

The Placer County Water Agency 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.

The Placer County Water Agency project to replace the main water pipeline to Rocklin has begun on Midas Avenue.

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

The Placer County Water Agency is asking customers for prolonged conservation into the winter months after reports that PG&E will have additional work at Spaulding Reservoir.

The Placer County Water Agency took a major step toward watershed sustainability on August 1 when it approved an agreement to reduce fire risk across 16,500 acres in the Eldorado National Forest.

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) emergency repair delays are causing Placer County Water Agency customers to cut back on water usage this week.