SALINAS, Calif. — The California Water Service has announced it is working on major infrastructure upgrades to Salinas’ water system over the coming months and years to continue providing safe, clean and reliable drinking water to the community.
Here is a list of some of the construction projects underway, when they’re expected to be complete if a timeline is available, and what areas of Salinas they impact:
- 150,000-gallon water storage tank for the community of Las Lomas expected to be fully operational in April 2025
- New booster station on Harrison Road in north Salinas expected to go online in March 2025
- Installing 1,871 feet of new 8-inch water main to support water supply in southeastern Salinas
- Construction of two new groundwater wells along with 100 feet of new water main to help each well deliver water to the system are expected to be completed by December 2026. (This will help increase water supply and system reliability for residents and businesses in southern Salinas.)
- Plans to purchase land for a future well
Cal Water also wants to replace 28,191 feet of water main to prevent future failures of aging and high-risk pipelines.
“We continually modernize and upgrade our water system to provide safe, clean, reliable drinking water for our customers and community anytime they need it,” said Brenda Granillo, Cal Water Salinas district manager. “These ongoing infrastructure improvements help us maintain a reliable water supply for both everyday and emergency needs.”…