Placer County Water Agency

Today is Election Day! You can vote in person or drop off your ballot at any of our voter service centers in Placer County. Visit www.placerelections.com to find a voter service center near you.

Today is daylight savings. As you turn back your clocks, don't forget to turn back your sprinklers too!

No treats for leaks! #HappyHalloween

PCWA has some scary good savings on irrigation upgrades, lawn replacement, high-efficiency toilets, clothes washing machines and more. Complete details are at http://ow.ly/L9ye50C5zVO #WaterWiseWednesday

Dry and breezy conditions will continue before subsiding by mid to late week. Here is a look at your latest forecast timeline.

Critical fire weather conditions will continue today as we see low humidity with locally gusty winds. Extreme fire weather conditions are going to be possible Sunday-Monday as strong winds are forecasted with low humidity.

October is Energy Action Month. It was created by the U.S. Department of Energy to promote sustainability and energy efficiency. It takes a lot of energy to treat, deliver and heat the water for our homes. You can make a difference by installing EPA WaterSense-labeled fixtures and appliances. They are independently certified to use at least 20 percent less water than standard models and to work as well as or better.

News Release: PCWA Wins WaterSense Excellence in Education and Outreach Award. Read the full story https://www.pcwa.net/newsroom/news-releases/10-21-2020

At yesterday's Board meeting PCWA's Board of Directors recognized the recipients of our 2020 Exemplary Performance Award, Nick J., Rodney L., and Mike C. Congratulations! #teamwork #excellence #workwiththebest #WeAreCAWater

Are you interested in growing vegetables all year round? The UCCE Placer County Master Gardeners have an easy to follow chart showing when to sow seeds, transplant seedlings and harvest your bounty. http://ow.ly/wEXx50BSuaj #WaterWiseWednesday

"Two current ventures in the American and Yuba river basins of the central Sierra Nevada offer lessons to build on." Kudos to our partners Dr. Bales & Dr. Conklin at UC Merced on their comprehensive article: http://ow.ly/4f2k50BRGkk

#DYK between the 1920's and 1940's Placer County was the richest agricultural producing county in California? The area’s developed water supply allowed farmers to grow and ship fresh fruit across the U.S., over the continental railroad. #NationalFarmersDay #cawater