ORANGEVALE, CA (MPG) - The San Juan Water District is asking all of its customers including Orangevale to stop irrigation watering effective November 1, 2022. Here’s what you need to know!

The reservoir that holds the treated water from the San Juan Water District, aka the Hinkle Reservoir, has been doing its job for over 40 years, and although it’s still maintaining the high-quality water we expect, it’s overdue for a liner and lid replacement. The demand for water must be cut back drastically so the reservoir can be drained and put out of service for repairs. The project is expected to take six months.

According to Joe Duran, Orangevale Water Company (OVWC), General Manager, “We are asking everyone to do their part. If everything goes smoothly without hiccups, we should be done by April 2023, or sooner.”

“We appreciate everyone’s support in reducing their water use and completely stopping outdoor irrigation,” Duran added, “Our hope is that at this time of year, cutbacks will have the least impact on outdoor landscapes. It’s typically when people reduce water use.”

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call OVWC at 916.988.1693, stop by at 9031 Central Ave, or go to orangevalewater.com or www.sjwd.org/hinkle-project for more information.