SCV water supply off to a good start this year, but snowpack problems loom
SCV water supply off to a good start this year, but snowpack problems loom
Source: The Signal
Date: 03/06/2026 5:03pm
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SCV Water Supply Improves with Strong Rainfall and Well Recovery, but Low Snowpack Threatens State Allocations
Santa Clarita’s water supply is off to a strong start in 2026, with rainfall at 147% of average and groundwater wells returning to service after PFAS treatment upgrades, boosting local reserves to near pre-drought levels. However, officials warn that a below-average statewide snowpack and warmer winter storms are reducing State Water Project allocations, creating ongoing uncertainty about future water availability despite improved local conditions.
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