CVWD Asks: Imagine a Day Without Water

Having safe, clean water available when you turn on your faucet is one of the main differences between your home and a campsite. A lot goes into having that water ready for you at all times. It’s involved and complex, and we’ve prepared a brief video to give you a glimpse into what it takes. Have a look either by scanning the QR code or navigating to instagram.com/cvwaterdistrict. 

One of the many important components of delivering water (and taking it away!) is pipeline – a backbone of the system. We are aggressively pursuing pipeline replacement with in-house construction crews to save between 40%-60% compared to private contractors. We are one of very few neighborhood utilities to do so. Sometimes, we do deploy private contractors for major cross streets. These projects are noisy, dusty, create traffic diversions and delays and are overall are highly inconvenient – but they are necessary to preserve reliable service today and for future generations. 

The next major project is along Montrose Avenue between Ramsdell Avenue and Del Mar Road, replacing about a mile of pipes dating back to the 1960s.

Construction is expected to begin in November with completion anticipated by spring 2027.

What Residents Need to Know

• Early November 2026: Crews will begin exploratory excavation to locate underground utilities and confirm their depth and position.
• November 2026: Work is scheduled to begin near the intersection of Ramsdell Avenue and Montrose Avenue.
• Spring 2027: Construction is expected to be completed by the end of spring.

How Construction May Affect You

Drivers and residents should plan for temporary disruptions during construction:

• Traffic delays: Weekday work may affect northbound travel on Ramsdell Avenue and eastbound travel on Montrose Avenue.
• Work hours: Construction activities are expected between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on weekdays. Depending on conditions, crews may need to work later into the evening.
• Parking restrictions: Curbside parking may be temporarily limited in certain work areas to provide room for construction crews and equipment.
• Construction noise: Some noise is expected during working hours.
• Weekend traffic: All lanes will remain open on weekends.

Thank You For Your Understanding With This

Everything we do is powered by dedicated professionals. Some have reached significant milestones and, since we are a neighborhood utility, I like to spotlight them to the community:

• Morgen DuRose – He has served the community for 25 years. Mr. DuRose is appreciated for his dedication and broad understanding of District operations, having served in various capacities across the organization. Morgen is a central part of the System Operations department and uses his talents of “Responsibility” and “Activator” to provide a welcoming learning opportunity for all. He holds State-certified Distribution IV, Treatment III and Collections I licenses.
• Christina Kopelman – She has served the community for 20 years. Ms. Kopelman is appreciated for her infrastructure coordination and delivery over the years, most recently earning her Project Management Professional designation. Christina uses her talents of “Relator” and “Ideation” to demonstrate technical leadership and leadership in terms of workplace culture. She holds Distribution II and Treatment II licenses.
• Rob Wood – He has served the community for 20 years. Mr. Wood is appreciated for his steady hand in developing the District’s wastewater collection program and building upon the System Operations department using his talents of “Developer” and “Achiever.” He holds Distribution II, Treatment II, and Collections III licenses.

Our next office hours, which we hold about quarterly, is on Jan. 27 at the La Crescenta Library, 2809 Foothill Blvd. We will also be resuming tours, so please reach out if you’d like an invite.

Thank you as always for reading and continuing the dialogue.