Water Supply Reliability: It’s Good to Be in Placer County
Planning ahead keeps Roseville taps flowing while community keeps growing by Debbie Arrington There’s a reason so many people are flocking to Roseville and Placer…
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Plans in Place For a Secure Water Future
Amid projected growth, Roseville and Placer County maintain excellent water reliability for everyone When it comes to water, it pays to plan ahead. You never…
‘Normal’ water year is good news for Roseville: Winter rains and snow totals contribute to a healthy balance
So far in Northern California, 2024 has been in weather’s Goldilocks Zone—not too wet, not too dry, but just right.
New wells tap into huge water storage possibilities: Roseville unveils two facilities that will boost its groundwater reserves
If Northern California has another wet winter, Roseville is ready to save some of that rain for later.
This agreement puts water away for dry years: Roseville and PCWA work together to bolster groundwater reserves
Think of it as water in the bank for not-so-rainy days.
To help bolster reserves, the City of Roseville and Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) recently amended their longstanding water agreement to allow Roseville to purchase and “bank” more water during “wet” years.
Finding room for cost-effective water storage: Roseville and neighboring communities are tapping into groundwater as a long-term solution
A great place to store water may be under your feet. The potential for local groundwater storage is twice as much as Folsom Reservoir’s capacity—with no new dams necessary.
Water efficiency: The City of Roseville pools resources with a variety of key players
No city can manage its water needs alone. To be ready for anything from drought to deluge, it takes partners to keep taps flowing.
How can Roseville keep up with future water needs? Diverse approach allows the city to stretch its water supply and meet growing demand
It’s boom times (again) for Roseville. New neighborhoods are growing rapidly in the City’s western end. Those new homes will add thousands of residents to…
Balancing the water needs of people and the environment: Water Forum brings diverse interests together to tackle tough issues on the Lower American River
Come drought or deluge, how can we develop a lasting water agreement for the greater Sacramento area?
That’s the challenging task before the Water Forum, a unique consortium of business and agricultural leaders, citizen groups, environmentalists, water managers and local governments, including the City of Roseville.
The American River Basin Study: Diversifying where we get our water is key to combating climate change
We don’t always treat water like the life-sustaining resource it is. Instead, we take it for granted: With the turn of a tap, it’s at…
Folsom Reservoir: Keeping water when and where we need it
The federal Bureau of Reclamation’s recently released American River Basin Study found that increased temperatures, likely due to climate change, are decreasing the amount of water banked in snowpack, which the area has historically relied upon as a slow-release reservoir. The study suggested several adaptation strategies—groundwater use and recharge depending upon hydrology (known as conjunctive use) and alternative water diversions)—to meet water needs.
Roseville’s water history: The city maintains a legacy of meeting the changing needs of its community
When it comes to water, Roseville has a long history of proactive planning to ensure that residents and local businesses have access to reliable sources…
