CZU August Lightning Complex Fires Update from The Board of Directors 8.25.2020
Boulder Creek, CA (August 24th, 2020) - As the CZU August Lightning Complex Fires burn within the San Lorenzo Valley Water District, the Board of Directors held a special meeting to evaluate wildfire impacts to the water system and the community.
At the August 24th ,2020 meeting the Board heard an update from District staff, who have been working tirelessly in support of the emergency response from within the San Lorenzo Valley. The District is working closely with CAL FIRE and other key agencies such as the California State Water Resources Control Board to protect water supply.
The Board President, Steve Swan, expressed gratitude to all first responders. He emphasized, “that our hearts go out to those forced to evacuate their homes and the firefighters, District staff and other essential workers keeping our Valley safe”.
The Board passed a Resolution to declare a water shortage emergency and stop any non-essential water use in order to help firefighting efforts. It directs staff to:
- Continue communicating with the public about the importance of conserving water; and
- Temporarily shut off water connections to structures where staff observes fire damage, water leaks or water running off the property, and notify customers.
It is also important to continue to conserve water when evacuation orders are lifted and residents return to the Valley.
District Manager Rick Rogers asks the public to conserve water to the maximum extent possible. Follow all “Do Not Drink / Do Not Boil” to be issued for Brookdale north, and other safety notices. Mr. Rogers also asks everyone who hears this message to take it seriously and please talk to others.
The District will continue to update its website & social media platforms with news. To see the most updated information please check our website alert page here or our Facebook page here.
For more information, email customerservice@slvwd.com, or go to www.slvwd.com.
About the District
The San Lorenzo Valley Water District was established in 1941 as an independent special district. The District is governed by a five-member Board of Directors, elected at-large from within the District’s service area. A special district is a local government agency formed by voters to perform a needed service, such as water or sewer. The District’s boundaries comprise approximately 60 square miles and 190 miles of pipeline. The District currently provides service to approximately 7,900 residential, commercial, and institutional connections. The District relies on both surface water and groundwater resources, including nine currently active stream diversions, one groundwater spring, and eight active groundwater wells. The District owns, operates, and maintains two water systems from separate water sources. These sources are derived solely from rainfall within the San Lorenzo River watershed.
The District owns, operates, and maintains a wastewater system in Boulder Creek’s Bear Creek Estates, which serves approximately 56 homes.
Website: slvwd.comPhone: (831) 338-2153Fax: (831) 338-7986Emergency Numbers: After-hour emergencies: (831) 338-2153Address: San Lorenzo Valley Water District13060 Hwy 9 Boulder Creek, CA 95006All Media Questions can be directed to our public relations firm, Marci Bracco Cain: (831) 747-7455 or email marci@chatterboxpublicrelations.com.