Providing Silicon Valley safe, clean water and natural flood protection for a healthy life, environment, and economy.

San Jose, California
Joined May 2008
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/
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El Niño can bring big problems! Now is the time to make sure you and your household are prepared for flooding emergencies. Visit valleywater.org/floodready to learn more. ☑️ Download emergency apps ☑️ Know flood risk ☑️ Develop a plan ☑️ Build 3-day kit ☑️ Get flood insurance early
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This week, we’re celebrating the people behind Valley Water! 💧 For #WaterProfessionalsAppreciationWeek, we’re recognizing the many people and teams who make our work possible every day. Thank you for all you do! 💙
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Happy October! 🍂 Our new cover photo comes from our 2026 annual calendar. Blending in with the autumnal colors. 🍁 📸: Emily Tucker
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Valley Water manages an integrated water resources system that includes the supply of clean, safe water, flood protection and stewardship of streams on behalf of Santa Clara County's 2 million residents. Valley Water effectively manages 10 dams and surface water reservoirs, three water treatment plants, an advanced recycled water purification center, a state-of-the-art water quality laboratory, nearly 280 acres of groundwater recharge ponds and 350 miles of waterways. @valleywater provides wholesale water and groundwater management services to local municipalities and private water retailers who deliver drinking water directly to homes and businesses in Santa Clara County. #CMUApublicgood
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That's a wrap! Valley Water (@valleywater) was proud to bring you the Save of the Game throughout the season. The games may be coming to an end, but there are opportunities to save water year-round. Find simple ways to keep saving at watersavings.org.
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“The State Water Project helps power Silicon Valley's economy by providing a reliable water supply for nearly 2 million residents. With no water, there's no Silicon Valley.” The State Water Project is crucial in making water work for Californians and businesses by keeping water cost effective and reliable, including for the residents of Santa Clara! Learn more about @valleywater and the communities the SWP supports in the latest installment of our video series.
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Valley Water’s Board of Directors has appointed Aaron Baker as the agency’s next Chief Executive Officer, effective Jan. 4, 2027. Read the full announcement here: valleywater.org/news-events/…
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Your San Jose Giants ended August with 5 saves! @valleywater A save at the ballpark is worth celebrating, and so is saving water at home! The Save of the Game is brought to you by Valley Water all season long. Find simple ways to save water at watersavings.org.
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Our August 2026 newsletter is here! 📰 💧 ☀️ Catch up on the latest from Valley Water, including how we manage local reservoirs, prepare our creeks for winter, and plan for future water storage. Read the full newsletter: conta.cc/4wWz72v
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Happy September! 🌻 Our new cover photo comes from our 2026 annual calendar. Tule elk wade through the waters near Anderson Dam. 📸: Sarah Gidre
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Valley Water is continuing planning for expanded storage at San Luis Reservoir, helping build a more reliable water supply by saving water in wet years for use during droughts. Learn more: valleywater.org/news-events/…
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This week’s reservoir spotlight takes us to Uvas Reservoir! 💧🎥 Take a look from above and learn more about Uvas Reservoir and Valley Water’s local dams and reservoirs: valleywater.org/your-water/l…
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Valley Water has adopted its first Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan, setting a roadmap to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045. 🍃 Learn more: valleywater.org/news-events/…
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Protecting water quality takes a team. 💧 This #WaterQualityMonth, we’re highlighting the Valley Water professionals who monitor, treat and test our water every day to help deliver safe, high-quality water across Santa Clara County. Learn more: valleywater.org/news-events/…
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Next up in our reservoir series: Stevens Creek Reservoir! Built in 1935, Stevens Creek Reservoir is one of Valley Water’s original reservoirs and is located about two miles southwest of downtown Cupertino. Learn more: valleywater.org/your-water/l…
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Valley Water is moving forward with Phase 2 of the Coyote Creek Flood Protection Project. Construction begins this month on improvements that will help reduce flood risk along a nine-mile stretch of Coyote Creek in San José. Learn more: valleywater.org/news-events/…
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Happy August! Our new profile banner comes from our 2026 annual calendar. A Valley Water vehicle drives through scenic Henry Coe Park to reach the remote upper watershed areas. 📸: Zooey Diggory
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A major milestone for Anderson Dam! 💧 The Valley Water Board has awarded the construction contract for the Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit Project. Construction is expected to begin in early 2027. Learn more: valleywater.org/news-events/…
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Next up in our reservoir series: Lexington Reservoir! Built in 1952, it's one of Valley Water's largest reservoirs, with a storage capacity of up to 21,357 acre-feet of water. Learn more: valleywater.org/your-water/l…
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