Press Release Rancho Calaveras Pressure Changes

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 21, 2026

Some Rancho Calaveras Customers May Experience Water Pressure Changes Following Major CCWD Infrastructure Improvements

SAN ANDREAS, Calif. – Calaveras County Water District (CCWD) has completed the Jenny Lind–Rancho Calaveras A-B Water Transmission Pipeline Project, a significant infrastructure investment designed to improve water system reliability, reduce stress on aging infrastructure, and support the community's future water needs.

As part of the project, CCWD has installed five new Pressure Reducing Valves (PRVs) throughout the Rancho Calaveras service area. As these improvements are integrated into daily operations, some customers may notice water pressure that feels different than it has in the past.

These changes are expected and are part of a carefully engineered plan to create a more balanced, reliable, and resilient water distribution system. Hydraulic studies identified areas where excessive pressure, pressure surges, and system bottlenecks placed additional stress on pipelines, valves, and other critical infrastructure. The new transmission pipeline and pressure management improvements were designed to address those challenges.

What Is a Pressure Reducing Valve?

A Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV) is a device that automatically regulates and stabilizes water pressure within the distribution system. As water demand changes throughout the day, PRVs continuously adjust to maintain consistent pressure levels and reduce fluctuations.

By controlling excessive pressure, PRVs help protect water mains, valves, fittingss and the water system from unnecessary wear and tear. They also support system reliability and fire protection by helping maintain balanced pressures throughout the distribution system.

As part of the A-B Water Transmission Pipeline Project, CCWD installed new PRVs to create dedicated pressure zones throughout Rancho Calaveras. These pressure zones allow water to be delivered more efficiently across varying elevations while improving system reliability, reducing the likelihood of leaks and pipeline breaks, supporting fire flow performance, and extending the life of critical infrastructure.

While some customers may notice water pressure that feels different than before, these adjustments are intended to provide safer, more consistent, and more reliable water service for the community.

Areas That May Notice Pressure Changes

Customers in and around the following areas may notice adjustments to water pressure as the new system is optimized:

  • Hart Vickson Lane
  • Baldwin Street
  • Cane Lane
  • Barde Road
  • Rippon Road
  • Usher Drive
  • Bergsma Lane
  • Bartelink Drive
  • Brooks Road
  • Grisham Road
  • Hanley Drive
  • Thornicroft Drive
  • Farris Drive
  • Moore Court
  • Crosel Court
  • Clements Place and surrounding neighborhoods

Why These Changes Matter

While some customers may experience pressure levels that differ from what they have historically received, the new system is designed to maintain water pressure within accepted operating standards while improving overall performance and reliability.

Project Benefits

  • More consistent and reliable water pressure
  • Reduced pressure surges and hydraulic fluctuations
  • Lower risk of water main leaks and pipeline failures
  • Improved fire flow performance
  • Increased operational flexibility and system redundancy
  • Reduced wear and tear on critical infrastructure
  • Enhanced long-term reliability throughout the service area

"The pressure adjustments some customers may experience are actually a sign that the system is working as designed," said CCWD. "These improvements help protect our infrastructure, improve system reliability, and ensure we can continue providing dependable water service for years to come."

About the Project

The Jenny Lind–Rancho Calaveras A-B Water Transmission Pipeline Project included approximately 20,000 feet of new water transmission pipeline, upgraded pressure-management infrastructure, five new pressure-reducing stations, and 218 new service lines. Together, these improvements eliminate hydraulic bottlenecks, reduce excessive system pressures, improve water delivery, strengthen fire flow performance, and enhance the long-term reliability of the Jenny Lind and Rancho Calaveras water systems.

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Map of the Jenny Lind A-B Transmission Main Construction Project, showing key locations and route from Valley Springs to Jenny Lind Elementary.
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A worker in a yellow jacket is digging a trench and laying blue pipes in a grassy field near residential buildings.
A road construction crew works on paving near a hillside, using machinery and wearing safety gear in a scenic rural area.
The image shows construction workers using machinery to dig and repair a road, with safety cones and equipment nearby.
The image shows a blue industrial valve assembly with various fittings and components, likely for fluid control or transportation.
The image shows a trench in the ground with exposed soil, gravel, and blue coiled cables nearby, likely for utility work.
The image shows a dug trench in a roadway, with exposed soil and a blue utility line, surrounded by trees and fencing.
Workers in safety vests operate construction machinery to lay asphalt on a road, with a house and trees in the background.
The image shows a trench with a pipe, a shovel, and a helmet nearby, indicating construction or excavation work.
A worker operates equipment to pour concrete into a dug-out area. Construction site with dirt and gravel visible.
Workers are using machinery and tools to manage concrete in a construction area, with a grassy landscape in the background.
Two workers in safety gear are inside a utility vault, working on equipment that includes a blue valve and various tools.
Map of the Jenny Lind A-B Transmission Main Construction Project, showing key locations and route from Valley Springs to Jenny Lind Elementary.
Workers are operating machinery at a nighttime construction site, digging and preparing a trench or underground project.
The image shows a hydraulic profile graph with elevation vs. horizontal distance, featuring PRVs and pipe sizes between points A and B.
The image shows a blue industrial valve assembly with various pipes and fittings, likely used in fluid control systems.
The image shows construction workers on a road, using machinery to pave asphalt, with a clear blue sky in the background.
A worker oversees a crane lifting a large blue pipe at a construction site, with tools and equipment scattered on the ground.
The image shows a large trench in the ground, revealing rocks and debris, with construction vehicles nearby.
The image shows a deep excavation with a pipe, dirt, and some water, likely for a utility repair or installation.
Two excavators are working on a hillside, with workers nearby and a scenic view of the landscape in the background.
An excavator is digging on a road near a truck, with a large scoop of dirt being lifted. Clear blue sky above.
A construction scene with heavy machinery, a road closure sign, and clear blue skies in the background.
A worker operates machinery on a road, surrounded by tools and utility equipment, with trees and a road sign in the background.
Two workers in safety gear are inside a utility box, performing maintenance with tools and equipment related to pipelines or valves.
A construction site where a heavy machinery tool is digging into the ground, exposing rock and earth beneath a road.
Two yellow excavators are positioned on a construction site, with a clear blue sky overhead and some trees in the background.
A worker in a hard hat and safety vest is repairing a pipe in a trench, surrounded by tools and equipment.
The image shows a construction site with a blue pipe in a trench, surrounded by dirt and tools, including blue hoses and a shovel.
The image shows construction equipment, including excavators and a dump truck, working on a road with exposed earth.
A worker in a yellow jacket is digging a trench and laying blue pipes in a grassy field near residential buildings.
A road construction crew works on paving near a hillside, using machinery and wearing safety gear in a scenic rural area.
The image shows construction workers using machinery to dig and repair a road, with safety cones and equipment nearby.
The image shows a blue industrial valve assembly with various fittings and components, likely for fluid control or transportation.
The image shows a trench in the ground with exposed soil, gravel, and blue coiled cables nearby, likely for utility work.
The image shows a dug trench in a roadway, with exposed soil and a blue utility line, surrounded by trees and fencing.
Workers in safety vests operate construction machinery to lay asphalt on a road, with a house and trees in the background.
The image shows a trench with a pipe, a shovel, and a helmet nearby, indicating construction or excavation work.
A worker operates equipment to pour concrete into a dug-out area. Construction site with dirt and gravel visible.
Workers are using machinery and tools to manage concrete in a construction area, with a grassy landscape in the background.
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