Rancho California Water District board approved a five-year Capital Improvement Plan with $18.5 million annual budget and $140.5 million total spending through 2031 for water infrastructure improvements.
The Rancho California Water District board approved a five-year Capital Improvement Plan during a meeting that took place April 9. The district voted 7-0 to approve the plan while also approving an $18,544,000 budget for major and minor capital projects for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
The Rancho California Water District board approved a five-year Capital Improvement Plan for the district. A 7-0 vote April 9 approved the five-year plan while also approving an $18,544,000 budget for major and minor capital projects for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
The five-year plan calls for $140,521,000 to be spent between July 1, 2026, and June 30, 2031. This significant investment addresses infrastructure needs across the district.
The Rancho California Water District now provides potable water service to approximately 99,170 acres. The district was formed in 1965, and the original area became a retail agency of the Eastern Municipal Water District in 1966.
The affiliation with Eastern allows Rancho Water to receive Metropolitan Water District of Southern California supply from Eastern, which was also granted wastewater powers for the original district area.
Earlier in 2025, the district had already taken steps to fund capital improvement projects through bond financing. On April 10, the RCWD board voted to approve the issuance of bonds. The 7-0 vote approved a resolution covering an installment purchase agreement, a bond purchase agreement, and a continuing disclosure agreement.
The action also authorized other necessary actions related to the issuance of the Series 2025A revenue bonds. The resolution authorizes the issuance of up to $120,000,000 of bond indebtedness.
The district's five-year Capital Improvement Plan anticipates total spending of $137,089,800 according to earlier documentation.
The capital improvement plan represents a substantial commitment to maintaining and upgrading water infrastructure across the San Fernando Valley. The district operates as a local, independent special district organized under California Water District Law, Division 13 of the California Water Code.
The district is governed by a publicly elected seven-member Board of Directors that oversees water, wastewater, and recycled water services.
The approval of this five-year plan ensures the district can continue to provide reliable service to its growing customer base as development continues across the Valley. The combination of the annual budget and long-term capital spending reflects the ongoing needs of water infrastructure in the region.
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