SCV Water

What SCV Water does

SCV Water (legal name: Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency) is a California public water agency formed on January 1, 2018, through the consolidation of local water suppliers in the Santa Clarita Valley. It is a government entity, not a privately held company, and operates under a Board of Directors with regulatory oversight from state and federal agencies. The agency provides full-service water supply and distribution to more than 75,000 business and residential connections in Santa Clarita, Valencia, and surrounding Los Angeles County communities.

The agency's core product is potable water delivery, supported by a diversified supply portfolio: imported surface water from the State Water Project via Castaic Lake and the California Aqueduct, local groundwater (which accounted for 38% of supply in 2022), and recycled water. Notable technical infrastructure includes Advanced Meter Infrastructure (AMI) for remote customer-side usage monitoring; in-house PFAS testing capability certified by the state's Environmental Lab Accreditation Program; and a fleet of ion-exchange PFAS treatment facilities (N Wells, Valley Center, Santa Clara/Honby, T&U Wells) constructed at roughly one per year, with additional facilities (S Wells, Lost Canyon 2A, Sand Canyon) in construction or planning. Nineteen of 42 active agency wells have been removed from service due to PFAS contamination, making restoration of this capacity a central capital priority.

SCV Water generates revenue through regulated water sales and service fees under a five-year Board-approved rate schedule effective each July 1 from 2025 through 2029, supplemented by conservation rebate program disbursements (which are expense-side, not revenue). Customer acquisition is geographic rather than sales-driven: customers are acquired automatically when properties fall within the legislatively granted service territory. The agency distributes through direct pipeline infrastructure, with service accessible via two physical offices (Administration in Santa Clarita, Customer Care in Valencia), an online bill-pay and account-management portal, and a multi-language (12+ languages) community engagement program including workshops, school programs, and a WaterSMART online conservation course.

Name

SCV Water

Legal name

Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency

Website

https://yourscvwater.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water Utility Services

NAICS

Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (22131), Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Utilities (221)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Supply & Wastewater Utilities Administration (BPAIACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Non‑Potable Reuse Utilities (Irrigation, Industrial, Cooling) (EUANAGAA), Online Monitoring, Sensors & Instrumentation (SCADA-integrated analyzers, probes, samplers) (EUANAJAC), SCADA, Instrumentation & Controls Integration for Water/Wastewater Projects (IMAFAGAK)

Keywords

• Water utility services
• Water treatment facilities
• Water conservation programs
• Groundwater management
• Recycled water supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Clarita

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Water Sales and Service Fees: SCV Water generates revenue through water sales to more than 75,000 business and residential customers. Following a public hearing held on April 1, 2025, the SCV Water Board of Directors approved a five-year schedule of changes to water rates and charges, with rate adjustments implemented on July 1 of 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, and 2029.
2. Conservation Rebate Programs: Various rebate programs for water-efficient products including lawn replacement ($3/sq ft), smart irrigation controllers (up to $150), soil moisture sensors, drip irrigation incentives ($.75/sq ft), high-efficiency nozzles (up to $12 each), pool covers (up to $200), and rain barrels (up to $75/barrel).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

SCV Water is a regional water utility providing potable water supply, treatment, and distribution to more than 75,000 residential and business customers in the Santa Clarita Valley. The agency manages a diversified water portfolio (imported State Water Project water from Castaic Lake, local groundwater, and recycled water), operates PFAS treatment facilities with in-house certified lab testing, and offers conservation rebate programs, water quality monitoring, and customer service through physical and online channels.

Product overview

SCV Water (Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency) is a full-service regional water utility providing water service to more than 75,000 business and residential customers. Formed on January 1, 2018, through consolidation of local water suppliers, the agency operates as an integrated regional water provider. The core product portfolio centers on water supply and distribution, supplemented by conservation programs including residential, business, and large landscape rebates; PFAS and groundwater treatment facilities; advanced meter infrastructure; and educational programs like the WaterSmart Workshop and Drought Ready Home Check-Ups. The agency maintains multiple PFAS treatment facilities (Valley Center Well, N Wells, Santa Clara/Honby, T&U Wells) and conducts extensive water quality testing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Water Supply and Distribution Services Core regulated water utility service providing clean, reliable water to more than 75,000 residential and business customers in the Santa Clarita Valley through an integrated pipeline distribution network.
• Residential Conservation Rebates Water conservation incentive programs for homeowners including lawn replacement ($3/sq ft), smart irrigation controllers (up to $150), soil moisture sensors, drip irrigation ($0.75/sq ft), high-efficiency nozzles ($12 each), rain barrels (up to $75 each), and pool covers (up to $200).
• Business Conservation Rebates Water efficiency rebate programs for commercial customers to reduce water usage in business operations, landscape irrigation, and construction activities.
• Large Landscape Rebates Conservation incentive programs for large landscapes and HOAs including non-functional turf replacement, irrigation upgrades, and high-efficiency equipment incentives.
• PFAS Water Treatment Facilities Treatment systems to remove per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from groundwater, using ion exchange vessel technology in lead/lag configuration. Includes N Wells (2020), Valley Center (2022), Santa Clara/Honby (2024), and T&U Wells facilities.
• PFAS Testing Laboratory Services In-house PFAS testing capabilities using specialized lab equipment; SCV Water is one of a handful of national labs certified by the state's Environmental Lab Accreditation Program for PFAS testing.
• Castaic Lake Water Supply Surface water supply from Castaic Lake, part of the State Water Project system delivering water from the Sierra Nevada Mountains through the California Aqueduct.
• Water Quality Testing and Monitoring Comprehensive water quality testing performed thousands of times per year to ensure compliance with federal and state drinking water standards, including weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual sampling across the service area.
• WaterSmart Workshop Online home water conservation training providing customers with information on current water issues, bill analysis, and water-saving tips. Available 24/7 with a $20 incentive credit applied to the water bill upon completion.
• Drought Ready Home Check-Ups Free one-hour home check-ups provided by WaterWise Consulting, Inc. focusing on outdoor water use, leak detection, and irrigation performance evaluation. Each check-up includes a free Water Efficiency Kit with WaterSense showerheads, faucet aerators, hose nozzles, toilet flapper, and leak detection tablets.

Quantifiable outcome

• 19 of 42 active agency wells removed from service due to PFAS exceeding state response levels
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• California Department of Water Resources (DWR)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 February 2026DWR manages and maintains water conveyance infrastructure at Castaic Lake. SCV Water receives imported water from Castaic Lake which is part of the State Water Project system delivering water from Sierra Nevada Mountains through the California Aqueduct. DWR conducted pipeline repairs in December 2025 and February 2026 requiring temporary water conservation from SCV Water customers.
• Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMWD coordinates with SCV Water and DWR for maintenance and repair projects on water conveyance systems at Castaic Lake. MWD is a key partner in the regional water supply network serving Southern California.
• WaterWise Consulting, Inc.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerThird-party contractor providing free Drought Ready Home Check-Ups to SCV Water customers. Services include irrigation system evaluation, leak inspection, and distribution of Water Efficiency Kits. Contact: 888-987-9473.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• California Water Service (Cal Water): Investor-owned regulated water utility serving ~2 million people across California. Comparable in delivering potable water via regulated rates and managing PFAS/groundwater compliance, with similar conservation and customer programs.
• Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP): Largest municipal water and power utility in the US, serving LA including adjacent communities. Operates the same imported-water framework (State Water Project, LA Aqueduct) and faces the same PFAS and drought pressures.
• Metropolitan Water District of Southern California: Regional wholesale water supplier for Southern California and a direct partner of SCV Water. MWD imports State Water Project water and coordinates supply, conveyance maintenance, and reliability projects affecting SCV Water's service area.
• East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD): Large Northern California public water and wastewater utility. Comparable in regulated retail water delivery, watershed management, conservation rebates, and infrastructure capex programs.
• Orange County Water District: Groundwater management agency in Orange County operating one of the world's largest water-reuse facilities. Highly comparable on PFAS/groundwater remediation expertise and recycled-water portfolio.
• Western Municipal Water District: Western Riverside County water agency providing retail and wholesale water service, recycled water, and conservation programs — directly comparable in service mix and Southern California geography.
• Las Virgenes Municipal Water District: Neighboring Los Angeles County water agency serving similar affluent suburban communities (Calabasas, Agoura Hills, Westlake Village). Comparable in scale, customer base, and conservation-program intensity.
• San Diego County Water Authority: Wholesale water supplier serving San Diego County utilities. Operates imported water supply, groundwater storage, and conservation programs — a comparable regional California water agency model.

Regional players

• Inland Empire Utilities Agency: Chino Basin-area wholesale water agency in the Inland Empire. Comparable recycled-water and groundwater-recharge operations, but serves a different geographic region from SCV Water.

Others

• Kennedy Jenks Consultants: Engineering firm that worked with SCV Water on its award-winning PFAS treatment program and published a reference case study. Represents the broader engineering/consulting ecosystem that supplies PFAS and water-treatment capabilities to agencies like SCV Water.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/scvwater
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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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