Placer County Water Agency

REMINDER: A public meeting will be held at the Auburn City Hall tonight at 6:00 p.m. for the upcoming water main replacement project along Fulweiler Avenue, crossing Highway 49, and along Garfield Street, near the intersection by Staples and Grocery Outlet. The meeting will cover project details and efforts to reduce impacts. Meeting details in the post below.

🚧 Heads Up, Auburn! Upcoming Water Infrastructure Project & Public Meeting

PCWA will begin a major water main replacement project on a portion of Fulweiler Avenue, crossing Highway 49, and along a portion of Garfield Street starting in fall 2026 through spring 2027.

Nearby community members are encouraged to attend to learn more about the project, anticipated impacts, and construction timeline.

📍 Public Meeting Details
🗓 Monday, June 1
🕕 6:00 p.m.
📌 Auburn City Hall – Auburn City Council Meeting

This project will help improve long-term water system reliability and replace aging infrastructure in the area.

Construction is expected to impact traffic, including possible lane shifts, delays, and detours for residents, businesses, and travelers using Highway 49 and surrounding streets.

Thank you for your patience as we continue investing in reliable water infrastructure for the Auburn community.

📍 See map for construction locations and phases
🔗 Information will be posted at: pcwa.net/about-pcwa/projects

🚧 Heads Up, Auburn! Upcoming Water Infrastructure Project & Public Meeting

PCWA will begin a major water main replacement project on a portion of Fulweiler Avenue, crossing Highway 49, and along a portion of Garfield Street starting in fall 2026 through spring 2027.

Nearby community members are encouraged to attend to learn more about the project, anticipated impacts, and construction timeline.

📍 Public Meeting Details
🗓 Monday, June 1
🕕 6:00 p.m.
📌 Auburn City Hall – Auburn City Council Meeting

This project will help improve long-term water system reliability and replace aging infrastructure in the area.

Construction is expected to impact traffic, including possible lane shifts, delays, and detours for residents, businesses, and travelers using Highway 49 and surrounding streets.

Thank you for your patience as we continue investing in reliable water infrastructure for the Auburn community.

📍 See map for construction locations and phases
🔗 Information will be posted at: pcwa.net/about-pcwa/projects

It is always a great time when we are able to come together as a team to give back to the community and those we serve.

Thank you to everyone who came to pick up mulch. How did you use the mulch in your yard? Send us a photo so we can show our team what their efforts are helping create in Placer County!

And thank you to all those that helped make Mulch Mayhem 2026 a big success!

Special thanks to:
Regional Water Authority
San Juan Water District

On May 20, PCWA joined fellow Mountain Counties Water Resources Association (MCWRA) members, elected officials, General Managers, and regional water leaders in Sacramento for MCWRA’s 2026 Legislative Advocacy Day to bring the voice of Sierra Nevada headwaters communities directly to policymakers.

Discussions focused on key issues impacting our region, including water affordability, aging infrastructure, wildfire resilience, and practical policies that recognize the unique realities facing rural and mountain communities.

Why does this matter locally? More than 60% of California’s developed water supply originates in the Sierra Nevada headwaters — including water delivered to Placer County communities and agriculture. As part of the Sierra headwaters community, PCWA works alongside regional leaders to help ensure mountain communities continue to have a strong voice in shaping California’s water future.

Memorial Day was the unofficial start of summer. Make sure your sprinklers are set to run first thing in the morning so more water reaches your plants and less is lost to evaporation during the hot summer months. And be sure to check out all the great rebates PCWA offers for sprinkler system upgrades at pcwa.net/rebates

Psst....we also have Moisture Meters available at our office (144 Ferguson in Auburn) if you need a little help knowing what needs water and what does not!

The work continues to move forward in Colfax as construction progresses on the new Colfax Water Treatment Plant.

Why it matters:
✅ Safer, more reliable water for Colfax, Shady Glen, Heather Glen, Weimar & future partners
✅ Supports regional water system consolidation along the I‑80 corridor
✅ Reduces risks associated with old infrastructure
✅ Strengthens drought resilience, fire protection & emergency response
✅ Provides greater flexibility to move treated water where it’s needed most

This project is about more than just building a new treatment plant — it’s about investing in a stronger, safer, and more resilient future for the communities we serve.

PCWA’s Board of Directors approved more than $337,000 in grant funding through the Agency’s 2026 Financial Assistance Program, supporting projects led by six local water providers throughout Placer County.

The funding will help improve emergency preparedness, backup water supplies, water system reliability, and interconnections between neighboring systems.

Since 1992, the program has helped fund infrastructure projects that strengthen regional water resiliency and support long-term water supply reliability for local communities.

To read the full press release, go to PCWA.net