Apr 15, 2026 12:42PM ● By Placer County Water Agency News Release
The Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) and the Middle Fork Project Finance Authority (MFPFA) have entered into a settlement agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric Company and Pacific Gas and Electric Corporation (collectively PG&E) resolving all litigation resulting from the 2022 Mosquito Fire.
Apr 09, 2026 09:04AM ● By Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) News Release
The Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) Board of Directors last week honored longtime Board Member Graham “Gray” Allen for his decades of public service and received an update on regional water supply conditions and Sierra snowpack.
Apr 08, 2026 10:59AM ● By Placer County News Release
The long-anticipated Placer Parkway project – a new regional expressway designed to reduce traffic congestion and improve connections across West Placer – will soon break ground.
Mar 24, 2026 03:11PM ● By Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) News Release
Directors of the Placer County Water Agency on March 19 accepted a letter of retirement from District 1 Director Gray Allen.
Feb 06, 2026 08:28AM ● By Placer County Water Agency News Release
The Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) Board of Directors on Thursday Feb. 5 received updates on the Ophir Water Treatment Plant (WTP) program, current system capacity, and regional development activity in West Placer County.
Feb 05, 2026 01:00PM ● By Congressman Kevin Kiley News Release
Congressman Kevin Kiley (R-CA) secured an additional $9 million for key projects across California’s Third District, money included in the funding bill that passed the House this week.
Oct 21, 2025 01:34PM ● By Sierra Nevada Conservancy News Release
On Monday, Oct. 13, the Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC), Placer County Water Agency (PCWA), The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and Mountain Counties Water Resources Association (MCWRA) co-sponsored the Forests to Faucets Field Tour for state policymakers, staff and government officials to experience the inextricable connection between forest health and the state’s water supply along the Middle Fork American River watershed in Placer County.
Oct 07, 2025 04:41PM ● By Placer County News Release
The Placer County Board of Supervisors recently approved plans and specifications for the long-anticipated Placer Parkway project, a new regional expressway in West Placer designed to reduce congestion and improve connections to key destinations across the region.
Sep 10, 2025 10:35AM ● By Placer County Water Agency News Release
At its Sept. 4 meeting, the Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) Board of Directors approved the Notice of Completion for Phase 1 of the Rocklin Main Replacements project.
Aug 15, 2025 10:48AM ● By Placer County Water Agency News Release
A collaborative effort focused on long-term stewardship of Martis Valley’s groundwater resources
Jul 31, 2025 02:53PM ● By Placer County Water Agency News Release
PCWA Anticipates Resumption of Normal Water Deliveries by Mid-August
Jul 25, 2025 09:28AM ● By PG&E News Release
PG&E’s Spaulding 1 powerhouse in Nevada County is back in service and is providing flows to canals leading to key reservoirs.
Jun 13, 2025 01:56PM ● By Placer County News Release
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with wildfire safety experts, explore local resources and enjoy a fun, informative day with the family.
Jun 11, 2025 11:25AM ● By Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) News Release
Placer County Water Agency awards $5.5 million contract to replace crucial I-80 pipeline crossings, strengthen long-term water reliability.
Jun 09, 2025 10:51AM ● By Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) News Release
New Colfax Water Treatment Plant will deliver greater reliability, resilience and sustainability for the region.
Apr 22, 2025 02:41PM ● By Placer County Water Agency News Release
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).
Mar 31, 2025 03:03PM ● By Placer County Water Agency News Release
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.
Mar 31, 2025 02:33PM ● By Placer County Water Agency News Release
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.
Feb 28, 2025 11:11AM ● By Placer County Water Agency News Release
Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) announced Feb. 21 that Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has halted water releases from Lake Spaulding to facilitate ongoing infrastructure repairs.
Feb 17, 2025 05:40PM ● By Placer County Water Agency News Release
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.
Jan 24, 2025 09:18AM ● By Placer County Water Agency News Release
Campground modernization and dam upgrades will enhance visitor experience, improve environmental health, and optimize water and power management.
Jun 25, 2024 04:11PM ● By Placer County Water Agency News Release
Customers Served by Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) Are Urged to Reduce their Water Use to Help Manage an Ongoing Water Delivery Problem
