In support of “Making Water Conservation a California Way of Life,” SCV Water is developing a Water Use Efficiency Strategic Plan (WUESP) to establish a comprehensive water conservation strategy. It is a key planning and strategic component for the Agency that informs, influences, and impacts multiple facets of the Agency’s operations, services, and strategic initiatives.
The WUESP aims to optimize Santa Clarita Valley water conservation efforts, improve water use efficiency programs, prioritize improved customer outcomes, and to comply with state water conservation mandates. The mandates, collectively known as the Conservation Long-Term Framework legislation, AB 1668 and SB 606 are designed to establish lasting conservation practices, making water conservation a permanent part of California’s way of life. The Framework is intended to strengthen the state’s water resiliency in the face of future droughts.
The WUESP will forecast future water demands, considering factors like the economy, climate and conservation. These forecasts extend to the full-build out of the Santa Clarita Valley as determined by the City of Santa Clarita’s General Plan (formerly “One Valley One Vision”).
Deliverables
Primary deliverables include:
Impacts
This effort will provide SCV Water with a WUESP that meets state conservation requirements while improving demand forecasting. Enhanced forecasting will support future Urban Water Management Plans, supply planning, and investments, as well as aid in revenue planning and rate design. The WUESP will also serve as a foundation for the Agency’s communication, education, and engagement efforts, promoting both organizational and community sustainability.
Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
SCV Water Regular Board Meeting
Click here to view the Board Workshop Materials
The public had the opportunity to attend the meeting and participate through the public comment portion of the workshop.
Workshop Focus: Provide an overview of water use efficiency planning in the Santa Clarita Valley, as well as review and solicit Board input to develop the mission, vision and values for the WUESP.
Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.
Workshop Focus: Educate the public about SCV Water’s draft Water Use Efficiency Strategic Plan. And solicit input on water conservation strategies and measures, and highlight successes, challenges, and goals identified at the SCV Water Board of Directors' Workshop held on March 18.
| Task Description | Date |
|---|---|
| Data Analysis. Develop water demand forecast, water use efficiency strategies and measures. | April 2024 - December 2024 |
| Develop Water Use Efficiency Strategic Plan | January - May 2025 |
| Input: SCV Water Board of Directors and Public |
Board - March 18, 2025 |
| WUESP Draft Review Period | Sept/Oct 2025 |
| Develop Program Tracking Tool | Oct/Nov 2025 |
| WUESP Adoption | Oct/Nov 2025 |
2021-24 – SCV Water Interim Conservation Targets
2015 – Castaic Lake Water Agency Water Use Efficiency Strategic Plan Update
2013 – Castaic Lake Water Agency Water Use Efficiency Strategic Plan
2012 – Valencia Water Company Water Conservation Plan
2010 – SBx7-7: 20% reduction in gallons per capita per day (GPCD) by 2020
2009 – Family of Water Suppliers** - Water Use Efficiency Strategic Plan
2005 – California Urban Water Conservation Council* Memorandum of Understanding
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* Also known as California Water Efficiency Partnership (CalWEP)
** Castaic Lake Water Agency (State Water Project Contractor), Newhall County Water Division (Purveyor), Santa Clarita Water Division (Purveyor), and Valencia Water Company (Purveyor)
We want to hear from you! Please send any comments or feedback on our efforts or the Plan, by emailing conservation@scvwa.org, subject: Water Use Efficiency Strategic Plan.
