Hello, friendly followers. 👋 While we have no plans to leave this platform, we want to share a few of our other social media handles for you to follow!
Instagram: instagram.com/scvwd
Threads: threads.net/@scvwd
Facebook: facebook.com/SCVWD/
Have you experienced the ride of a lifetime yet?
Take a journey over Santa Clara County and get a bird's-eye view of the system that keeps your water flowing: youtu.be/RmZU9gH0fiw?si=McaB…
Valley Water has reached a major milestone for Pure Water Silicon Valley!
The Board recently selected a design consultant for the Demonstration Facility Project, advancing efforts to bring a reliable water supply to Santa Clara County.
Learn more: valleywater.org/news-events/…
Next up in our reservoir series: Calero Reservoir! 💧
Completed in 1935, Calero Reservoir in south San José captures winter runoff, supports groundwater recharge, and helps supply drinking water throughout Santa Clara County.
Learn more: valleywater.org/your-water/l…
☀️H2Cool is poolside and ready for summer!
This #WorldEnvironmentDay, make sure your pool is prepped for warmer weather to help prevent water waste. Check out the WaterSense pool water efficiency guide and keep every drop working for you: epa.gov/system/files/documen…
Happy June! Our new cover photo comes from our 2026 annual calendar.
A still Los Alamitos Percolation Pond shimmers under a bright blue summer sky, capturing the peaceful beauty of an early summer day.
📷: Michelle Conlon, Support Services Supervisor
Your San Jose Giants ended the month of May with 8 saves! Garrett Langrell led the pack with 5 saves! @valleywater
From the mound to your home, every save matters. The “save of the game” is brought to you by Valley Water all season long. Start saving at watersavings.org
From water supply updates to flood protection and volunteer impacts, our latest newsletter highlights how Valley Water is working to protect our community’s water future.
Read the latest newsletter: conta.cc/4uBALWV
Valley Water’s FY 2026–27 budget focuses on investments that strengthen water reliability, improve public safety, and modernize the infrastructure our community depends on every day.
Learn more at: bit.ly/4dRc1CV
ALT Workers are on a lift installing a large pipe section at a construction site. There is a concrete structure in the background. Text on the image reads, "Reliable water starts with smart investments." The logo in the corner indicates "Valley Water.
Congratulations, Makenzie! You're the winner of our Youth Commission water conservation video contest in the middle school category.
Check out Makenzie's video on the most common ways people waste water.
Did you miss our garden design workshop? Yes? Well, we have you covered!
The virtual workshop is now available on our YouTube channel: Youtube.com/valleywater.
ALT A charming house surrounded by lush greenery, with a front yard featuring various plants and trees. Text overlay reads, "Garden Design Workshop - Now available on YouTube."
Take advantage of the long weekend by upgrading your landscape!
Adding mulch around trees and flower beds helps soil retain moisture longer, reducing the need for frequent watering.
No-brainer savings start with smart water landscapes. Learn more at epa.gov/watersense/lanscapin…
"We are committed to making smart investments so we can continue providing safe, clean water and protecting our communities now and in the years ahead." - @valleywatersanjosespotlight.com/estreme…
Okay cleanup crew… you absolutely showed up! 👏
737 volunteers cleaned 68 miles of waterways across 47 cleanup sites and collected nearly 14,000 pounds of trash recyclables.
Thank you for showing up and making National River Cleanup Day 2026 a great one!
ALT A group of people wearing high-visibility vests stand together in a park after a cleanup event. In front of them are numerous bags filled with collected trash. A large tree and a grassy area are in the background.
ALT Four people are standing under a blue canopy tent, holding a "Youth Commission" sign. They are surrounded by blue garbage bags and buckets on a tarp. The setting is outdoors on a sunny day.
ALT A group of people in high-visibility vests and hats are posing with litter-picking tools. They stand and sit on a pathway near a collection of trash bags. Behind them are trees and a clear blue sky. A table in the foreground holds snacks, drinks, and a water bottle.
ALT A group of people wearing reflective vests stand together in front of a tent with the "SJC" logo and the words "Fly Simple. Fly SJC." They are holding trash grabbers and buckets, suggesting participation in a community cleanup event. Trees and a parking sign are visible in the background.
Join SJC to clean up the Guadalupe River Trail this Saturday, May 16, as part of National River Cleanup Day! Register for the event: eventbrite.com/e/national-ri…
This event is hosted by SJC in partnership with @valleywater and Creek Connections Action Group.
ALT Employees and volunteers wear hi-vis vests and prepare to clean up the Guadalupe River Trail. Text says: "Join SJC for National River Cleanup Day @ the Guadalupe River Trail, across from SJC. Saturday, May 16, 2026. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Find more info and register with the link in the caption of this post."
Every drop counts! This #DrinkingWaterWeek, discover workshops & webinars, conservation tools & rebate programs to help you save more. Read all about it in our latest Utilities Newsletter: conta.cc/42F7a2i
Looking for a Sunday read? Try our latest newsletter: conta.cc/4ueYVpq
ALT Hand holding a tablet displaying Valley Water's monthly newsletter with articles about local reservoirs, completion of Anderson Tunnel, and water conservation.
Happy May! Our new cover photo comes from our 2026 annual calendar.
California poppies brighten the shoreline along Chesbro Reservoir, adding a burst of color to a tranquil day.
📸: Hossein Morshedian, Geotechnical Senior Engineer
ALT A scenic landscape featuring vibrant orange poppies in the foreground, a calm lake, with rolling green hills and a clear blue sky in the background.
A sea lion named “Chonkers” is spending this spring sitting on the dock of Pier 39 in San Francisco.
Today he was spotted by KRON4 News reporter @JoeyHorta .
Chonkers’ enormous size stands out from other sea lions sunbathing on the pier’s K-Dock. He is a Steller sea lion, which is a larger-sized species than his California sea lion counterparts.
Story: kron4.com/news/bay-area/enor…
We've got tunnel vision for water infrastructure.
Anderson Dam Tunnel Project is on track for 2026, helping us safely move water and prep for critical dam upgrades. This is a big step toward stronger flood protection and water reliability.
Learn more: valleywater.org/news-events/…