PV Water is the Groundwater Sustainability Agency for the Pajaro Valley Basin and is working toward Groundwater Sustainability by 2040 learn more @ https://teapawt.net/t.co/Q0LlPTVQUd
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Pajaro Valley Water retweeted
OPINION: The College Lake Water Supply Project is essential for the water security of all who call the Pajaro Valley home buff.ly/3z5GQTw ⬅️ @PV_Water board chair Amy Newell underlines the importance of the big ongoing projects and thanks residents for their patience
Pajaro Valley Water retweeted
College Road between East Lake Avenue/Hwy 152 and Lakeview Road will continue to be restricted to local traffic/residents only due to limited #road width for higher volume commute #traffic and trenching work, associated with the @PV_Water’s College Lake Pipeline Project.
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#FactFriday What are turnouts?🤔
PV Water uses turnouts to transfer supplemental water to farmers' irrigation systems. The turnout is where the irrigators/farmers connect their irrigation pipes to PV Water's Coastal Distribution system!
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Have you seen the big hole we dug? ⛏️ So this big hole is just about at the depth that we need to start foundation construction of the sediment drying beds for the future #CollegeLakeWaterTreatmentPlant
#construction #watertreatmentplant #waterinfrastructure #water #collegelake
Open trench construction continues on Holohan Rd during the day, near 76 Holohan. Pipeline construction is also underway in the Highway 152 and Holohan/College Rd Intersection. Preparation is beginning for Lakeside Road construction.
Learn more: pvwater.org/construction
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Recent science has how many groundwater basins have faster recharge rates than previously expected, with rates in many parts of the valley recharging many meters of water per day, especially once fully saturated and with high river flow rates.
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PV Water is a state-chartered water management district formed to efficiently & economically manage existing & supplemental groundwater supplies to prevent further increase in and to accomplish continuing reduction of, long-term overdraft.✔️🚰
Learn more: pvwater.org/
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🌱💧 Drip irrigation is a game-changer for farmers, offering numerous benefits:
1️⃣ Water Efficiency: Drip irrigation minimizes water loss due to evaporation and runoff, reducing water usage compared to traditional methods.
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3️⃣ Enhanced Nutrient Management: Drip irrigation allow direct application of fertilizers and nutrients to the root zone, reducing waste and promoting sustainable farming practices.
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