How to Prepare for a Planned Water Shutdown

Planned water shutdowns are necessary for many pipeline projects to keep Crescenta Valley Water District's (CVWD) distribution system flowing with safe and reliable water to the 33,000 thousand residents it serves. Water shutdowns are scheduled in advance, except for unexpected main breaks, and allow CVWD staff to perform regular maintenance, make repairs, and replace aging infrastructure for future reliability. 

 

Construction projects require temporary water shutdowns for utility improvements, such as water main replacement projects, booster pump replacements, and reservoir rehabilitation. Construction and maintenance projects often require two to three water shutdowns. Each shutdown can last up to 8 hours while the project is under construction.

 

While we work to ensure that planned water shutdowns are as short as possible, we understand the inconvenience it may cause. The link below will provide information on what to expect before, during, and after a shutdown.

 

How to Prepare for a Water Shutdown

 

 

Emergency Alert Program

As part of Crescenta Valley Water District’s (CVWD) strategic plan to increase Customer Awareness, Improve Service Offerings, and prioritize Emergency Preparedness, CVWD will use Everbridge.

 

The Everbridge emergency notification system allows CVWD to instantly send critical messages to residents and businesses across multiple communication devices, including cell phones, home phones, email, text messaging, fax, and more. To ensure that individuals receive time-sensitive, life-saving emergency information from the District residents, you must sign up and register your contact information.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Rehabilitation of Goss Canyon NO. 2, Project E-1066

Crescenta Valley Water District (CVWD) will be rehabilitating Goss Canyon No. 2 Reservoir as part of the FY22/23 capital improvement projects and is part of the District’s continuing efforts to provide residents with a safe and reliable water supply.

Crescenta Valley Water District (CVWD) awarded a contract to J. Colon Coatings, Inc. of Alta Loma in October 2023, to perform the rehabilitation of the interior and exterior surfaces of the existing water storge tank located at top of Goss Canyon Avenue. Improvements will include interior and exterior coatings, new staircase, and seismic upgrades. The water storage tank, installed in 1960s, is a critical component of the water supply in your neighborhood.

For exact location, see the project location map on the reverse side of this notice.

CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE (As of October 18, 2023):

December 4, 2023 – Estimated Start of Construction.

December 20, 2023 – January 5, 2024, – Holiday Break.

January 4 – February 28, 2024 – Sandblast and coat interior.

March 1, 2024 – March 29, 2024 – Coat exterior, touch up and paint exterior.

March 1, 2024 – Prepare to fill tank for service.

May 15, 2024 – Estimated end of construction.

Access will be provided for emergencies, mail delivery, and trash services. Residents will have access to their properties. CVWD advises that residents avoid traveling through the construction zone whenever possible. CVWD will provide an updated construction schedule via CVWD’s website (www.cvwd.com) to better inform residents of construction activities as the project progresses.

As in most construction projects, this work will create a certain amount of unavoidable public inconvenience.

Reminders:

·         Construction will generate intermittent noise throughout the project. We apologize in advance for the unavoidable noise as the contractor works on rehabilitating the reservoir. Sound readings will be monitored periodically to assure the contractor stays within allowable levels.

·         Most construction is between the hours of 7:30am to 4:00pm weekdays. A notice will be sent to residents in advance to inform residents of any change in construction hours. Our construction crew will do their best to minimize disruption outside of these hours.

·         In addition, to helping the contractor stay on schedule, meet specifications and assure a quality finished product on the interior surfaces, dehumidification equipment will be placed on site.  This equipment will run twenty-four (24) hours during the week and weekends while the contractor coats the interior of the tank.  This is to help prevent rust blooms, blistering, and curing failures on the interior surfaces in order to conform to the coating requirements and specifications.

Your cooperation in making this project successful will be greatly appreciated. Additional information will be updated periodically on CVWD's website.

If you have any questions or comments concerning this project, please contact:

Christina Kopelman, Project Manager

 

 Phone (818) 236-4116 or Email - ckopelman@cvwd.com