2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) Update

Help Shape the Future of Water in the Santa Clarita Valley

SCV Water is updating its Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) a strategic roadmap to ensure long-term water reliability, climate resilience, and community-informed planning. This update goes beyond regulatory compliance. It’s a chance to align local priorities with statewide goals and build a more sustainable future together. 

What is the UWMP?

The Urban Water Management Plan is a state-mandated planning document that helps water agencies: 

• Forecast future water demands
• Plan for droughts and climate change 
• Support conservation and infrastructure investments 
• Engage the public in water planning decisions 

SCV Water’s plan will be more than a regulatory document. This UWMP update is a strategic opportunity for SCV Water to align local water planning with statewide initiatives. The UWMP will serve as a foundation for integrated water resources planning across Santa Clarita Valley and will be fully integrated with SCV Water’s complementary efforts, including the Groundwater Sustainability Plan, the Water Shortage Contingency Plan, and the Water Use Efficiency Strategic Plan, and will support decision-making for long-range infrastructure investments. 

The 2025 UWMP will be data-driven, equity-centered, and action-oriented—combining technical rigor with community insight to produce a document that informs investment decisions, regulatory compliance, climate adaptation, and operational strategies.  

A robust public outreach and engagement process is fundamental to the success of this UWMP. SCV Water is committed to preparing an UWMP that is community-informed, publicly accessible, and locally relevant.  

Ultimately, the 2025 UWMP will serve not only as a required planning document, but as a living guidebook that enables SCV Water to lead on regional water resilience through innovation, transparency, and collaboration. 

Upcoming Engagement Opportunities

We invite you to participate in a series of workshops and hearings designed to gather your input and keep you informed. 

Workshop & Hearing Schedule

Date	Event	Location	Format
Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 6 p.m.	Community Workshop #1: UWMP Overview & Network Kickoff	Zoom	Workshop Recording Meeting #1 Summary
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 6 p.m.	Community Workshop #2: Water Supply Reliability	Old Town Newhall Library - Community Room 24500 Main Street Santa Clarita, CA 91321	Workshop #2 Recording Meeting #2 Summary
Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6 p.m.	Community Workshop #3: Portfolio Review & Climate	TBD	In Person
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 6 p.m.	Community Workshop #4: Draft UWMP Review	Zoom	Virtual - Register
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6 p.m.	Public Hearing #1: Draft UWMP Review	SCV Water Admin Building E.G. "Jerry" Gladbach Water Treatment Plant Boardroom 27234 Bouquet Canyon Road Santa Clarita, CA 91350	In Person
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 6 p.m.	Public Hearing #2: Final UWMP Adoption	SCV Water Admin Building E.G. "Jerry" Gladbach Water Treatment Plant Boardroom 27234 Bouquet Canyon Road Santa Clarita, CA 91350	In Person

Each session includes presentations, Q&A, and opportunities to submit feedback. Spanish interpretation will be available upon request and ADA-compliant materials will be available. 

How to Participate

We want to hear from you! Here’s how you can get involved: 

• Attend a Workshop – Register for upcoming sessions. Visit the Upcoming Engagement Opportunities tab for more information.
• Submit a Comment – Review the documents posted to this site and share your thoughts by sending us an email at uwmp@scvwa.org  
• Request a Meeting – Email us at uwmp@scvwa.org to schedule a one-on-one 
• Review Drafts – Access draft chapters and summaries as they become available 

All feedback will be tracked in a Comment Matrix, which will be published with the final UWMP. 

Resources & Materials

Check back to visit this Engagement Hub for: 

• Draft UWMP chapters and technical memos 
• Workshop recordings and slide decks 
• Infographics and Executive Summary 
• FAQs and glossary of water planning terms

Access the UWMP Library → Coming Soon!

Equity & Inclusion

SCV Water is committed to engaging all voices in the planning process. We are working with trusted community partners to reach: 

• Disadvantaged communities (DACs)
• Tribal representatives 
• Youth and faith-based groups
• Non-English speakers 

Materials will be translated and outreach formats tailored to meet community needs. 

Formal Notices

In accordance with California Water Code §10621, SCV Water has notified cities, counties, and planning agencies within or adjacent to our service area of our intent to update the UWMP. Public hearings will be advertised in local newspapers per §6066, and all required documentation will be included in the final plan. 

Contact Us

Have questions or want to get involved?

Email: uwmp@scvwa.org