"Valley Water is Santa Clara County's wholesale water supplier. Since 1929, our mission has been simple yet essential. We work to ensure our communities have access to safe, clean water, to protect our homes and businesses from flooding and to care for our local environment. We serve nearly 2 million people across 15 cities and unincorporated areas, and our work touches nearly every aspect of daily life, often behind the scenes."
"When people ask what Valley Water does, I tell them we are the protectors of your water supply. Our team manages a complex system that includes reservoirs, groundwater basins, pipelines and treatment plants. We also run the award-winning Silicon Valley Advanced Water Purification Center, one of the most advanced facilities of its kind in Northern California. This center produces highly purified water that supports our long-term plan for drought resilience."
"Our region's water system was built decades ago under conditions that no longer reflect the climate realities we face today. This is why Valley Water is investing in projects that strengthen our infrastructure, such as the Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit, and expanding local water supplies through recycling and purification. These investments ensure future generations will have a reliable water source, even as our climate continues to change."
Valley Water supplies safe, clean water and protects against flooding across Santa Clara County, serving nearly two million people in 15 cities and unincorporated areas. The agency manages reservoirs, groundwater basins, pipelines and treatment plants and operates the Silicon Valley Advanced Water Purification Center to produce highly purified water for drought resilience. Climate change has produced prolonged droughts and intense storms, prompting investments in seismic upgrades like the Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit and expansion of recycled and purified local water supplies. Work also addresses water in creeks and rivers in addition to pipes and storage facilities.
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