City of Grover Beach - Local Government

11/02/2026

10/30/2026

Musty/Earthy Taste in Water No Cause for Concern

Residents that receive water from the Lopez Water Treatment Plant (WTP), including the cities of Pismo Beach, Arroyo Grande, Grover Beach, Oceano, Avila Beach, and Shell Beach, may notice a musty or earthy taste or odor in their drinking water. The water remains safe to drink.

“We understand that some residents are sensitive to changes in taste or smell,” said Nola Engelskirger, Water Utilities Division Manager. “This type of taste and odor change is normal for surface water systems and can occur from time to time. We continue to monitor and assess the situation, and your water remains safe to drink.”

The taste or odor changes are caused by natural compounds produced primarily from algae and organic matter in surface water from Lopez Lake, the source for Lopez WTP. These compounds can create a musty or earthy taste and odor. Although some customers may find this unpleasant, they do not present any health risk. They are routinely monitored and regulated only as an aesthetic concern and not as a health concern.

The WTP is increasing water monitoring and testing and adding powder-activated carbon (PAC) to the treatment process to help remove the compounds causing the taste and odor. The water supply is perfectly safe to drink and no water quality standards are being violated.

This change in taste is not related to the upcoming annual switch to free chlorine disinfectant, which will take place November 4 through December 2, 2026. During that time, residents may also notice a slight difference in taste or smell though the water is safe to drink. This annual process of alternating disinfectants from chloramines to free chlorine helps keep the water system clean and operating safely. You can learn more about the upcoming switch here: https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/departments/public-works/department-news/2026/county-to-temporarily-switch-drinking-water-disinfectant-to-free-chlorine-in-the-five-cities-area

For more information: https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/departments/public-works/department-news/2026/musty-earthy-taste-in-water-no-cause-for-concern

10/30/2026

Reminder: The County of SLO is hosting a virtual El Niño community meeting on Wednesday, November 4 at 6 pm. The meeting will be streamed live on YouTube on the County’s channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/slocountygov

Join meteorologist John Lindsey, County OES, County Public Works, the Sheriff's Office and County Fire for this important meeting.

We will answer your questions about El Niño, including what it means for SLO County, how you can prepare, how you will be alerted and what we are doing now to make sure we are as ready as possible.

Please send your specific questions to us in advance at [email protected] or call us at 805-781-5678. Questions won't be taken live during the meeting but the Q and A portion will be asking and answering the questions submitted in advance!

10/29/2026

🗞️ Check out the October edition of the Grover Gazette: conta.cc/4A2KcRC

In this edition:
📢 Read the latest Measure K-14 road repair update
🎃 Get ready for Trunk or Treat and find Halloween safety tips
🎲 Catch up on our recent Game Night
🎄 Save the date for the Holiday Parade
🌧️ Learn how to prepare for El Niño and take the preparedness survey
👋 Meet Brandi, Account Technician with Administrative Services

📩 Sign up to receive the Grover Gazette directly in your inbox each month: bit.ly/41lYvl8

10/28/2026

📢 Today the updated operating hours for Grover Beach playgrounds and sport courts take effect!

🌳🏃‍♂️‍➡️ General Park hours remain from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
🎾🏀Sport Court hours: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., with the lights turning off at 9 p.m.
🤸🛝 Playground hours: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., with signage noting their intended use from dawn to dusk.

To read the full news release and learn more: https://groverbeach.org/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/2648

10/28/2026

This month, crews completed a series of residential roadway repairs as part of the City’s Measure K-14 Street Rehabilitation Program! The most recent K-14 project rehabilitated sections of:

Brighton Avenue ✅
​​Ramona Avenue ✅
North 9th Street ✅
North 11th Street ✅
North 12th Street ✅

This work is part of a long-term community investment dedicated to repairing and upgrading residential streets throughout Grover Beach. To date, the City has completed maintenance and rehabilitation on more than 330 residential street blocks, representing between 75% and 80% of all streets included in the Measure K-14 program! 🚧

The work is not over yet! This week, demolition work will begin on corner curb ramps starting at Front Street heading eastbound as part of the next Measure K-14 project. Additional projects will occur in the coming years to fully complete the Measure K-14 program by 2032 ahead of the original schedule.

🗺️ For project updates and the Measure K-14 schedule visit: groverbeach.org/321/Measure-K-14-Street-Rehabilitation-Progr

10/27/2026