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Leadership Board of Directors Management External Affairs Agendas & Meetings Supply Stewardship Water Delivery System Main San Gabriel Basin Dams & Reservoirs Spreading Grounds Baldwin Park Key Well State Water Project Urban Water Management Plan Sustainability Solutions Water Supply Update Water Conservation Saving Water Rebates Conservation Programs OWL Grants Water Saving Tips Gardening Guide Community Resources San Gabriel Valley Water Forum Home Water Survey Educational Presentation Speakers Bureau Virtual Water Tour Video Gallery Book a Tour Menu Home About the District Our History Our Mission, Vision & Values Our Service Area Transparency Leadership Board of Directors Our Management External Affairs Supply Stewardship Water Delivery System Main San Gabriel Basin Dams & Reservoirs Spreading Grounds Baldwin Park Key Well State Water Project Sustainability Solutions Water Supply Update Water Conservation Conservation Lifestyle Rebates OWL Grants Water Saving Tips Gardening Guide Community Resources San Gabriel Valley Water Forum Home Water Survey Educational Presentation Speakers Bureau Virtual Water Tour Video Gallery Book a Tour Connect with us Latest News Careers Bid Opportunities Public Records Request Contact Us Community Resources Site Admin 2022-06-04T17:54:40-07:00 Community Resources San Gabriel Valley Water Forum With leadership provided by the San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District, the San Gabriel Valley Water Forum began in 2012 as a public education conference dedicated to community leader and stakeholder involvement in important water issues. The forum features keynote speakers and panel discussions by industry and government experts on topics such as water supply, water quality and water conservation. The Water Forum was held in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016 and 2018 at Fairplex in Pomona. The Water Forum planned for 2020 in the west San Gabriel Valley city of San Gabriel was postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Water Forum Partners, consisting of the San Gabriel Valley-based water agencies shown below, has begun planning for an event to be held in Spring 2023. For more information and updates, please visit the Forum’s website: www.sgvwaterforum.com . The Water Forum Partners include: San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District Main San Gabriel Basin Watermaster Three Valleys Municipal Water District San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority. H 2 Owl Mascot Program SGVMWD’s fun and informative water education program features H2Owl, a mascot that visits schools, parks, and community and business events to promote water conservation. H2Owl shares its message through flyers, fact sheets, video presentations and giveaway items. If you would like H 2 Owl to appear at your event or location, call (626) 969-7911 or send an email to [email protected] for details. For Kids and Schools Presentation and Assemblies For more than a decade, the District has provided in-person presentations in both auditorium assembly and classroom settings at elementary, middle and high schools within the District’s service area, including public and private schools in Alhambra, Azusa, Monterey Park and Sierra Madre. We have viewed a presentation to students as a “two-fer,” in that students embrace water supply and conservation information and eagerly share their learning with parents, siblings and friends. Our fun, informative and interactive presentations are available year-round, but typically occur in the spring, near the occurrences of Earth Day in April and Water Awareness Month in May. We are able to add in video presentations and provide leave-behind educational materials such as posters, book covers and our customized Home Water Survey . We are also able to provide such presentations virtually, or online, where our live presentation is offered to schools much like a “zoom meeting” and allows for interaction between students, teachers and District representatives. Our educational materials are also available to download and print. The District is also able to assist schools and non-profit organizations with free printed materials upon request. Home Water Survey This “learn-by-doing” survey is a checklist that allows students to observe their residences and look for ways to save water. Teachers have used the survey as both an extra credit incentive and as a qualifier for prize drawings. Growth Chart Our illustrated growth chart provides opportunities for students to color-in images, play word puzzles, trace through mazes, fill-in the blanks, and answer multiple-choice questions related to water supply and water conservation. The fold-out piece has ruler markings in inches and extends to several feet in length, suitable for hanging at home to track both children’s height and local precipitation. Our Video Gallery includes a variety of educational videos about the District, water supply, water conservation and water quality. Two videos, in particular, are animated for young students and describe both where our water comes from and how to conserve. Our Video Gallery includes a detailed “Virtual Water Tour” video that provides a great overview of the District, its operations, the State Water Project and more. Water-Saving Tips – suitable for download and printing, our water saving tips are available free upon request from the District, as well. Internship and Volunteer Program The District has had the pleasure of providing both volunteer and paid internship programs in conjunction with its Speakers’ Bureau program. Students and teachers at the middle and high school levels have assisted our Owl mascot (sometimes wearing the costume!), and worked at our exhibit displays to answer questions and provide information to stakeholders attending community and government agency events. The District is open to discussing such service and volunteer opportunities in as a means of providing grants to sponsoring school or non-profit organizations. If you are interested in such opportunities and/or providing volunteer services in exchange for donations to your school or non-profit organization, please contact the District at (626) 969-7911 or email [email protected]. Speakers’ Bureau Guest Speakers SGVMWD is pleased to provide speakers, informative presentations, our H 2 Owl mascot, exhibit booths and free educational printed materials to help make your community or work-related event or meeting a success. Board members and District staff are available to speak on a variety of water-related topics, both in-person and virtually through on-line presentations. We also may help arrange and/or compensate third-party guest speakers on a variety of topics of interest to the public such as conservation, gardening, greywater recycling, water quality, tree care and more. Please call the District at (626) 969-9611 to discuss how we might assist your water-related or educational events Water Tours In-Person Tours We host tours occasionally throughout the year to give stakeholders and community leaders first-hand exposure to water supply and water quality facilities including delivery pipelines, dams and reservoirs, spreading grounds, water treatment facilities, water recycling facilities and hydro-electric plants. To request a tour, please contact us at 626-969-7911, or email us at [email protected] . Virtual and Video Tours Our educational, video tours guide you along the journey of your water supply: from local groundwater supplies to imported water that comes from northern California via the State Water Project, the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and the California Aqueduct all the way to the Main San Gabriel Basin. Our high-quality, professional videos provide Community Resources - SGVMWD Skip to content Go to... 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The forum features keynote speakers and panel discussions by industry and government experts on topics such as water supply, water quality and water conservation. The Water Forum was held in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016 and 2018 at Fairplex in Pomona. The Water Forum planned for 2020 in the west San Gabriel Valley city of San Gabriel was postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Water Forum Partners, consisting of the San Gabriel Valley-based water agencies shown below, has begun planning for an event to be held in Spring 2023. For more information and updates, please visit the Forum’s website: www.sgvwaterforum.com . The Water Forum Partners include: San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District Main San Gabriel Basin Watermaster Three Valleys Municipal Water District San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority. H 2 Owl Mascot Program SGVMWD’s fun and informative water education program features H2Owl, a mascot that visits schools, parks, and community and business events to promote water conservation. H2Owl shares its message through flyers, fact sheets, video presentations and giveaway items. If you would like H 2 Owl to appear at your event or location, call (626) 969-7911 or send an email to [email protected] for details. For Kids and Schools Presentation and Assemblies For more than a decade, the District has provided in-person presentations in both auditorium assembly and classroom settings at elementary, middle and high schools within the District’s service area, including public and private schools in Alhambra, Azusa, Monterey Park and Sierra Madre. We have viewed a presentation to students as a “two-fer,” in that students embrace water supply and conservation information and eagerly share their learning with parents, siblings and friends. Our fun, informative and interactive presentations are available year-round, but typically occur in the spring, near the occurrences of Earth Day in April and Water Awareness Month in May. We are able to add in video presentations and provide leave-behind educational materials such as posters, book covers and our customized Home Water Survey . We are also able to provide such presentations virtually, or online, where our live presentation is offered to schools much like a “zoom meeting” and allows for interaction between students, teachers and District representatives. Our educational materials are also available to download and print. The District is also able to assist schools and non-profit organizations with free printed materials upon request. Home Water Survey This “learn-by-doing” survey is a checklist that allows students to observe their residences and look for ways to save water. Teachers have used the survey as both an extra credit incentive and as a qualifier for prize drawings. Growth Chart Our illustrated growth chart provides opportunities for students to color-in images, play word puzzles, trace through mazes, fill-in the blanks, and answer multiple-choice questions related to water supply and water conservation. The fold-out piece has ruler markings in inches and extends to several feet in length, suitable for hanging at home to track both children’s height and local precipitation. Our Video Gallery includes a variety of educational videos about the District, water supply, water conservation and water quality. Two videos, in particular, are animated for young students and describe both where our water comes from and how to conserve. Our Video Gallery includes a detailed “Virtual Water Tour” video that provides a great overview of the District, its operations, the State Water Project and more. Water-Saving Tips – suitable for download and printing, our water saving tips are available free upon request from the District, as well. Internship and Volunteer Program The District has had the pleasure of providing both volunteer and paid internship programs in conjunction with its Speakers’ Bureau program. Students and teachers at the middle and high school levels have assisted our Owl mascot (sometimes wearing the costume!), and worked at our exhibit displays to answer questions and provide information to stakeholders attending community and government agency events. The District is open to discussing such service and volunteer opportunities in as a means of providing grants to sponsoring school or non-profit organizations. If you are interested in such opportunities and/or providing volunteer services in exchange for donations to your school or non-profit organization, please contact the District at (626) 969-7911 or email [email protected]. Speakers’ Bureau Guest Speakers SGVMWD is pleased to provide speakers, informative presentations, our H 2 Owl mascot, exhibit booths and free educational printed materials to help make your community or work-related event or meeting a success. Board members and District staff are available to speak on a variety of water-related topics, both in-person and virtually through on-line presentations. We also may help arrange and/or compensate third-party guest speakers on a variety of topics of interest to the public such as conservation, gardening, greywater recycling, water quality, tree care and more. Please call the District at (626) 969-9611 to discuss how we might assist your water-related or educational events Water Tours In-Person Tours We host tours occasionally throughout the year to give stakeholders and community leaders first-hand exposure to water supply and water quality facilities including delivery pipelines, dams and reservoirs, spreading grounds, water treatment facilities, water recycling facilities and hydro-electric plants. To request a tour, please contact us at 626-969-7911, or email us at [email protected] . Virtual and Video Tours Our educational, video tours guide you along the journey of your water supply: from local groundwater supplies to imported water that comes from northern California via the State Water Project, the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and the California Aqueduct all the way to the Main San Gabriel Basin. Our high-quality, professional videos provide Board of Directors Meeting - SGVMWD Skip to content Go to... 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Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn WhatsApp Tumblr Pinterest Vk Xing Email Event Navigation External Affairs Committee Meeting Board of Directors Meeting Details Date: January 8, 2024 Time: 8:00 am - 10:00 am SAN GABRIEL VALLEY MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT 1402 N. Vosburg Drive | P.O. Box 1299 | Azusa, California 91702 Phone: (626) 969-7911 | Fax: (626) 969-7397 | Email: [email protected] Follow Us Subscribe to our e-Pipeline Newsletter Page load link We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website. You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings . Accept Close GDPR Cookie Settings Privacy Overview Strictly Necessary Cookies Powered by  GDPR Cookie Compliance Privacy Overview This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. 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Leadership Board of Directors Management External Affairs Agendas & Meetings Supply Stewardship Water Delivery System Main San Gabriel Basin Dams & Reservoirs Spreading Grounds Baldwin Park Key Well State Water Project Urban Water Management Plan Sustainability Solutions Water Supply Update Water Conservation Saving Water Rebates Conservation Programs OWL Grants Water Saving Tips Gardening Guide Community Resources San Gabriel Valley Water Forum Home Water Survey Educational Presentation Speakers Bureau Virtual Water Tour Video Gallery Book a Tour Menu Home About the District Our History Our Mission, Vision & Values Our Service Area Transparency Leadership Board of Directors Our Management External Affairs Supply Stewardship Water Delivery System Main San Gabriel Basin Dams & Reservoirs Spreading Grounds Baldwin Park Key Well State Water Project Sustainability Solutions Water Supply Update Water Conservation Conservation Lifestyle Rebates OWL Grants Water Saving Tips Gardening Guide Community Resources San Gabriel Valley Water Forum Home Water Survey Educational Presentation Speakers Bureau Virtual Water Tour Video Gallery Book a Tour Connect with us Latest News Careers Bid Opportunities Public Records Request Contact Us Leadership Site Admin 2026-03-17T17:00:12-07:00 Leadership A five-member Board of Directors provides policy and financial oversight and guidance to the District’s operations and oversees a professional management group responsible for District operations. Directors, who serve four-year terms, are elected during state general elections. Candidates report their campaign income and expenses to the state Fair Political Practices Commission. The finances of the District are subject to regular, independent audit and may be freely monitored by the media and the public. The Board meets on the second Monday of each month at 8 a.m. at the District’s headquarters in Azusa. The public is welcome to attend meetings and may confirm meeting dates, times and the agenda by visiting our website calendar. Board of Directors DIVISION I – ALHAMBRA Mark R. Paulson Board Member Engineering and Operations Committee Email: [email protected] Mark Paulson was elected to the Board in 2002 and is its longest-serving member. He is a Senior Sales Associate with Anthony Venti Realtors and also serves on the Board of the San Gabriel Valley Water Quality Authority. Director Paulson served as Mayor and Councilman in the City of Alhambra before terming out of office in 2006. He has served as president of numerous community organizations in Alhambra, including the Chamber of Commerce, Parks and Recreation Commission, Rotary Club and Downtown Business District. Director Paulson represents Alhambra, where he was born and raised. He is a graduate of Alhambra High School and Rio Hondo College in Whitter. He has been married to his wife Susan, a local elementary school teacher, for over 30 years; they have two sons, Christopher and Timothy. DIVISION II – ALHAMBRA/MONTEREY PARK Dr. Steven Placido Board Member Engineering and Operations Committee Email: [email protected] Dr. Steven Placido was elected to the Board in November 2016 and re-elected in 2024. He also serves on the Board for the Main San Gabriel Basin Watermaster. Dr. Placido is well-known in the San Gabriel Valley as a former Mayor and Councilman in the City of Alhambra, and for his decades of civic and community involvement in organizations such as the Rotary Club of Alhambra, the Alhambra Education Foundation, and the American Heart Association of Alhambra. Dr. Placido has been a dentist with a private practice in Alhambra since 1990. He was raised in Alhambra, attending Garfield Elementary School and Alhambra High School, and earned his Eagle Scout Award in 1976. He earned a bachelor’s degree from USC and a doctorate from New York University College of Dentistry, and completed a General Practice Residency at the Catholic Medical Center in New York City. Dr. Placido lives with his wife, Lorretta, and their two daughters in Alhambra. DIVISION III – MONTEREY PARK Mike Eng Vice President Administration and Finance Committee External Affairs Committee Email: [email protected] Mike Eng was appointed to the Board in January 2023 and represents the city of Monterey Park. Previously, Director Eng served in the California State Assembly representing cities in the San Gabriel Valley. He authored the “Human Right to Water” legislation and AB153 which brought millions of dollars to the San Gabriel Valley to clean polluted groundwater, and worked on legislation leading to the 2009 State Water Bond. Director Eng also served as Mayor and Councilmember for the City of Monterey Park and helped lead the efforts to clean the city’s drinking water from the perchlorate pollutant. He started the region’s first Environmental Commission to address long-term environmental issues. He was also elected to the Board of Trustees of the Los Angeles Community College District. Director Eng started the downtown L.A. immigration law firm, Eng and Nishimura, which provided immigration legal services to thousands of families and businesses for 40 years. Mike has since retired from the firm which still exists. He earned his law degree from UCLA and bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Hawaii. He has been a resident of the San Gabriel Valley for over 35 years with his wife, U.S. Representative Judy Chu. DIVISION IV – SIERRA MADRE Miles Prince President External Affairs Committee Email: [email protected] Miles Prince was born and raised in the San Gabriel Valley, where he attended local public schools. Since 2018, he has been elected to represent Sierra Madre on the Board of Directors of the San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District, having been most recently re-elected in 2022. Miles also serves as the Chair of the Sierra Madre Elementary Annual Fund Boosters, as well as the Co-Chair of the Sierra Madre Community Foundation. Professionally, Director Prince is a practicing attorney, representing small businesses in a variety of civil litigation matters. Prior to his current practice, he held positions in the White House and U.S. Department of Justice during the Obama Administration and worked for a federal judge in Sacramento. Before law school, he taught math at a public high school in South Central Los Angeles. Director Prince received his Juris Doctor degree from the UC Davis School of Law and earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from UCLA. He lives in Sierra Madre with his husband, Kenny, and their son, Holden, who is a proud student of Sierra Madre Elementary. DIVISION V – AZUSA Bruce Knoles Secretary Administration and Finance Committee Email: [email protected] Bruce Knoles was elected to the Board in 2018 and recently re-elected in 2022. He owns a business selling wholesale fasteners, fittings, and tools/supplies to manufacturers, and has worked in construction, retail, and wholesale hardware. Director Knoles is a former Cultural and Historical Preservation Commissioner for the City of Azusa, a former Sons of the American Legion Commander for Post #180 Canyon City American Legion, and a former officer and member of the Azusa Fraternal Order of Eagles #2810. He belongs to the Azusa Chamber of Commerce and several local charitable organizations as well as a member of MENSA. Director Knoles was born and raised in El Paso, Texas, and attended the University of Texas at El Paso and Austin. Among his fondest childhood memories was visiting Happy Jack’s Fish Farm in Azusa and spending summers in Azusa as a child; he moved to the area in 1977. Management Headquarters The District employs a professional staff to implem Supply Stewardship - SGVMWD Skip to content Go to... Home About the District Our History Our Mission, Vision & Values Our Service Area Transparency Connect with Us Latest News Careers Bid Opportunities Public Records Request Contact Us Go to... Leadership Board of Directors Management External Affairs Agendas & Meetings Supply Stewardship Water Delivery System Main San Gabriel Basin Dams & Reservoirs Spreading Grounds Baldwin Park Key Well State Water Project Urban Water Management Plan Sustainability Solutions Water Supply Update Water Conservation Saving Water Rebates Conservation Programs OWL Grants Water Saving Tips Gardening Guide Community Resources San Gabriel Valley Water Forum Home Water Survey Educational Presentation Speakers Bureau Virtual Water Tour Video Gallery Book a Tour Menu Home About the District Our History Our Mission, Vision & Values Our Service Area Transparency Leadership Board of Directors Our Management External Affairs Supply Stewardship Water Delivery System Main San Gabriel Basin Dams & Reservoirs Spreading Grounds Baldwin Park Key Well State Water Project Sustainability Solutions Water Supply Update Water Conservation Conservation Lifestyle Rebates OWL Grants Water Saving Tips Gardening Guide Community Resources San Gabriel Valley Water Forum Home Water Survey Educational Presentation Speakers Bureau Virtual Water Tour Video Gallery Book a Tour Connect with us Latest News Careers Bid Opportunities Public Records Request Contact Us Supply Stewardship Site Admin 2023-01-31T22:28:48-08:00 Supply Stewardship Water Delivery System The San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District delivery system is the Devil Canyon-Azusa pipeline, which was constructed in 1972 to deliver water from the State Water Project to the Main San Gabriel Basin. The pipeline (highlighted in red on the map below) is about 38 miles long and runs west from the Devil Canyon Power Plant in the San Bernardino Mountains to the San Gabriel Canyon Spreading Grounds in Azusa. The pipeline is gravity fed and has three pressure reducing stations in Glendora, La Verne, and Fontana to control the speed of water. The diameter of the pipeline ranges from 30 inches to more than 4 feet around, starting at Devil Canyon. The pipeline’s capacity is 55cfs (cubic feet per second) which is the equivalent of 27,450 gallons per minute. In the map below, the red line represents the approximate route of the pipeline. The system allows the District to provide reliable supplemental water for the communities of Alhambra, Azusa, Monterey Park, and Sierra Madre. Main San Gabriel Basin The Main San Gabriel Basin is a large groundwater basin replenished by stream runoff from the adjacent mountains and hills, by rainfall directly on the surface of the valley floor, subsurface inflow from the Raymond and Puente basins, and irrigation runoff. The illustration below simulates how water is fed, captured and stored below ground. Imported water from the State Water Project is also used to replenish the Main Basin, which serves as a natural storage reservoir. The surface area of the Basin is about 167 square miles and the freshwater storage capacity is estimated to be about 8.6 million acre-feet. In addition to SGVMWD, two other municipal wholesale water districts import water to the Basin and are responsible for providing replacement water for overproduction: Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District (Upper District), and Three Valleys Municipal Water District (TVMWD). The Main San Gabriel Basin Watermaster, a nine-person board appointed by the Los Angeles County Superior Court, administers and enforces the provisions of court judgments which established water rights and the responsibility for efficient management of the quantity and quality of the Basin’s ground water. The watermaster is charged with: Managing and controlling withdrawals and replenishment; Determining the annual operating safe yield; Raising replenishment revenue through assessments; Acquiring and spreading untreated imported water for groundwater replenishment; Coordinating efforts to preserve and restore the quality of the basin’s groundwater; Assisting with enforcement of water quality regulations in the basin; Collecting data from agencies on production, water quality, etc.; Preparing an annual report. Dams & Reservoirs In the San Gabriel Valley, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works operates an extensive system of dams, debris basins, reservoirs and flood control channels not only to protect San Gabriel Valley residents from flooding, but they also act as water conservation facilities, trapping runoff and allowing it to slowly seep into the groundwater basin. The dams and reservoirs that control the flow of the San Gabriel River and the Rio Hondo include: A. Cogswell Reservoir on the west fork of the San Gabriel River; B. San Gabriel Reservoir at the confluence of the west and east forks of the San Gabriel River; C. Morris Reservoir near the mouth of the San Gabriel Canyon; Spreading Grounds Imported water for groundwater replenishment is delivered through flood control channels and diverted into spreading grounds through Main Basin Watermaster’s agreement with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works (DPW). Water from SGVMWD’s pipeline is delivered to the spreading grounds where it percolates to recharge the San Gabriel Basin. This water can be pumped and used at a later time. Baldwin Park Key Well The Baldwin Park Key Well is located in the central portion of the San Gabriel Valley within the City of Baldwin Park and is a widely accepted indicator of water elevations throughout the Main San Gabriel Basin. Groundwater levels have dipped considerably since 2011. For information on local water supply conditions and key well levels, visit https://www.watermaster.org/ . SpreadingGrounds San Gabriel Canyon Spreading Grounds in Azusa SWP_CaliforniaAqueduct State Water Project Map State Water Project The San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District is one of 29 local water agencies that hold long-term contracts with the California Department of Water Resources for supplies from the State Water Project (SWP). The District uses the water to replenish groundwater in the San Gabriel Valley for future use. In return, SGVMWD and other State Water Project Contractors help pay for the bond used to construct the SWP, as well as its operation and maintenance. The SWP moves water from Lake Oroville in Northern California and through the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta to Southern California, supporting millions of residents, businesses and farms. The District entered into a contract with DWR in 1962 for the delivery of 25,000 acre-feet of water per year from the State Water Project (SWP). In 1964, the contract was amended to allow for 28,800 acre-feet. The actual allocations each year for contractors depend on supply conditions such as rainfall, snowpack, and the amount of water in storage, as well as operational constraints for fish and wildlife protection, water quality, and environmental and legal restrictions. The long-term sustainability of imported water deliveries has been a concern for many years in California, with a variety of proposals to achieve dual goals of water sustainability and preservation of the delicate Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta eco-system. The Department of Water Resources (DWR) supports the Delta Conveyance Project, which would build a tunnel under the Delta to improve supply reliability. In November 2020, the SGVMWD Board approved the use of $2.68 million to assist with environmental planning for the Delta Conveyance Project. DetlaAqueductTogether Left: Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta | Right: California Aqueduct State Water Contractors SGVMWD is a member of the State Water Contractors (SWC), an association of public water agencies working together to protect the environment and public health and promote water conservation and water use effic Supply Stewardship - SGVMWD Skip to content Go to... 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The pipeline (highlighted in red on the map below) is about 38 miles long and runs west from the Devil Canyon Power Plant in the San Bernardino Mountains to the San Gabriel Canyon Spreading Grounds in Azusa. The pipeline is gravity fed and has three pressure reducing stations in Glendora, La Verne, and Fontana to control the speed of water. The diameter of the pipeline ranges from 30 inches to more than 4 feet around, starting at Devil Canyon. The pipeline’s capacity is 55cfs (cubic feet per second) which is the equivalent of 27,450 gallons per minute. In the map below, the red line represents the approximate route of the pipeline. The system allows the District to provide reliable supplemental water for the communities of Alhambra, Azusa, Monterey Park, and Sierra Madre. Main San Gabriel Basin The Main San Gabriel Basin is a large groundwater basin replenished by stream runoff from the adjacent mountains and hills, by rainfall directly on the surface of the valley floor, subsurface inflow from the Raymond and Puente basins, and irrigation runoff. The illustration below simulates how water is fed, captured and stored below ground. Imported water from the State Water Project is also used to replenish the Main Basin, which serves as a natural storage reservoir. The surface area of the Basin is about 167 square miles and the freshwater storage capacity is estimated to be about 8.6 million acre-feet. In addition to SGVMWD, two other municipal wholesale water districts import water to the Basin and are responsible for providing replacement water for overproduction: Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District (Upper District), and Three Valleys Municipal Water District (TVMWD). The Main San Gabriel Basin Watermaster, a nine-person board appointed by the Los Angeles County Superior Court, administers and enforces the provisions of court judgments which established water rights and the responsibility for efficient management of the quantity and quality of the Basin’s ground water. The watermaster is charged with: Managing and controlling withdrawals and replenishment; Determining the annual operating safe yield; Raising replenishment revenue through assessments; Acquiring and spreading untreated imported water for groundwater replenishment; Coordinating efforts to preserve and restore the quality of the basin’s groundwater; Assisting with enforcement of water quality regulations in the basin; Collecting data from agencies on production, water quality, etc.; Preparing an annual report. Dams & Reservoirs In the San Gabriel Valley, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works operates an extensive system of dams, debris basins, reservoirs and flood control channels not only to protect San Gabriel Valley residents from flooding, but they also act as water conservation facilities, trapping runoff and allowing it to slowly seep into the groundwater basin. The dams and reservoirs that control the flow of the San Gabriel River and the Rio Hondo include: A. Cogswell Reservoir on the west fork of the San Gabriel River; B. San Gabriel Reservoir at the confluence of the west and east forks of the San Gabriel River; C. Morris Reservoir near the mouth of the San Gabriel Canyon; Spreading Grounds Imported water for groundwater replenishment is delivered through flood control channels and diverted into spreading grounds through Main Basin Watermaster’s agreement with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works (DPW). Water from SGVMWD’s pipeline is delivered to the spreading grounds where it percolates to recharge the San Gabriel Basin. This water can be pumped and used at a later time. Baldwin Park Key Well The Baldwin Park Key Well is located in the central portion of the San Gabriel Valley within the City of Baldwin Park and is a widely accepted indicator of water elevations throughout the Main San Gabriel Basin. Groundwater levels have dipped considerably since 2011. For information on local water supply conditions and key well levels, visit https://www.watermaster.org/ . SpreadingGrounds San Gabriel Canyon Spreading Grounds in Azusa SWP_CaliforniaAqueduct State Water Project Map State Water Project The San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District is one of 29 local water agencies that hold long-term contracts with the California Department of Water Resources for supplies from the State Water Project (SWP). The District uses the water to replenish groundwater in the San Gabriel Valley for future use. In return, SGVMWD and other State Water Project Contractors help pay for the bond used to construct the SWP, as well as its operation and maintenance. The SWP moves water from Lake Oroville in Northern California and through the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta to Southern California, supporting millions of residents, businesses and farms. The District entered into a contract with DWR in 1962 for the delivery of 25,000 acre-feet of water per year from the State Water Project (SWP). In 1964, the contract was amended to allow for 28,800 acre-feet. The actual allocations each year for contractors depend on supply conditions such as rainfall, snowpack, and the amount of water in storage, as well as operational constraints for fish and wildlife protection, water quality, and environmental and legal restrictions. The long-term sustainability of imported water deliveries has been a concern for many years in California, with a variety of proposals to achieve dual goals of water sustainability and preservation of the delicate Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta eco-system. The Department of Water Resources (DWR) supports the Delta Conveyance Project, which would build a tunnel under the Delta to improve supply reliability. In November 2020, the SGVMWD Board approved the use of $2.68 million to assist with environmental planning for the Delta Conveyance Project. DetlaAqueductTogether Left: Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta | Right: California Aqueduct State Water Contractors SGVMWD is a member of the State Water Contractors (SWC), an association of public water agencies working together to protect the environment and public health and promote water conservation and water use effic About the District - SGVMWD Skip to content Go to... 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The District is a State Water Contractor, authorized to import supplies from the State Water Project to supplement local groundwater supplies for its member cities. The supplemental water is channeled through the District’s pipeline and system of turnouts to spreading grounds that are operated and maintained by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works. The water gradually percolates into the aquifer before it is pumped out and delivered to the District’s member cities. In addition to supplemental water, the District provides its member cities with: Technical and engineering expertise Grants and low-interest loans for water supply and water quality infrastructure Grants and zero-interest loans for pandemic-related water projects Funding for pilot water conservation projects. The District assists its member cities with: Rebates for water-efficient products and appliances Conservation education School education programs Drought education Crisis communications For details on our four member cities’ water supply and water conservation programs, please visit their websites. Pages from SGVMWD_OverviewBrochure_Web Click to read our District Overview publication SGVMWD is a California special district – a local government created by the people of a community to deliver specialized services essential to their health, safety, economy and well-being. History San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District was formed in 1959, following a vote of the residents of Alhambra, Azusa, Monterey Park, and Sierra Madre. The District provides the cities with supplemental water from the State Water Project. Since its founding, the District has continued to expand to serve the needs of its four member agencies and ensure a reliable supply of groundwater in the Main San Gabriel Basin. 1959 Formation of the District was approved by voters in Alhambra, Azusa, Monterey Park and Sierra Madre. 1962 Became a State Water Contractor responsible for delivering imported water from northern California via the State Water Project to the Main San Gabriel Basin. 1972 The Devil Canyon-Azusa Pipeline was built to connect to the State Water Project. 1973 Main San Gabriel Basin Watermaster created by the California Superior Court of Los Angeles County to administer the Basin’s adjudicated water rights and to provide a basin-wide governing body for management of water resources. 1974 Began delivering water from northern California to supplement local groundwater supplies in the Main San Gabriel Basin. 1985 Installed 1.05 megawatt hydroelectric power plant at the San Dimas turnout to generate electricity (“green power”). 1993 San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority established by State Legislature to develop, finance and implement groundwater treatment programs in the San Gabriel Basin. 1995 Devil Canyon-Azusa Pipeline extended from Azusa to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works’ San Gabriel Canyon Spreading Grounds.   2004 – 2005 $10 million in grants and loans provided to member cities to improve water supply reliability. 2008 District’s water conservation guru H2Owl introduced on Earth Day. 2012 Partnered with other major water agencies in the Main San Gabriel Basin to create the educational San Gabriel Valley Water Forum. 2014 – 2017 Grant received from Department of Water Resources for automated meter reading programs in member cities. 2019 Commemorated 60 years of providing supplemental water to augment local groundwater supplies. 2020 Offered more than $8 million in grants and loans to member cities to enhance operations, fund infrastructure and promote water conservation during Covid-19 pandemic. $1.9 million grant approved for City of Sierra Madre to fund the City’s portion of a joint water well with the City of Arcadia, enabling a direct connection to the Main San Gabriel Basin for the City. Board Approves $2.68 Million to help fund environmental planning for Delta Conveyance Project. 2021 The District provides approximately $7 million to support construction of Monterey Park PFAS/PFOA Water Treatment Facility and Sierra Madre Water Main. State Water Project allocations reduced to 5% due to drought. Board approves $500,000 Covid-19 Rate Assistance Program for member cities. 2022 State Water Project allocations reduced to 5% due to drought. Regional Connections PARTNERSHIPS AND RELATIONSHIPS ARE THE CORNERSTONE OF THE DISTRICT’S SUCCESS AND EFFECTIVENESS. Examples of our collaborative efforts include: Foundation of cooperation between member cities – Alhambra, Azusa, Monterey Park, and Sierra Madre Membership in the State Water Contractors Association, which represents the legal, policy, and regulatory interests of the State Water Project contractors Part of the San Gabriel Valley Watermaster, which administers adjudicated water rights and manages groundwater resources within the watershed and Main San Gabriel Basin Represented on the board of the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority (WQA), established by the State Legislature to deve