The water district has aggressive plans to conserve more water; however, conservation alone is not enough to meet our current future water needs. Purified water is a reliable and locally controlled water supply that meets and exceeds all California primary and secondary drinking water standards. Purified water not only helps protect the region’s groundwater supplies but, more importantly, it can help us ensure that we can sustain our thriving economy and way of life.

No. The Santa Clara Valley Water District imports 55% of its water from the Sierra snowpack. The rising cost of imported water, recurring drought, climate change and population growth means that the need for a local water supply is crucial to Santa Clara County’s future water needs.