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    Valley Water has reached a major milestone in extending the life of an important flood protection system in Palo Alto. In February 2026, the agency completed Phase 1 of the Palo Alto Flood Basin Tide Gate Structure Seismic Retrofit and Rehabilitation Project. 

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    A view of the tunnel entrance on the right, and the diversion outlet structure. The staged, 13-foot diameter pipe will be placed inside the tunnel and will connect to the diversion outlet structure. April 2026.
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    Anderson Dam Tunnel Project on track for completion in 2026

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Discover Valley Water's Safe & Sustainable Water Solutions Through Free Public Tours 

Experience Valley Water's commitment to safe drinking water and learn how we prepare for future challenges and adapt to change.

Locals engaging in a water tour

At Valley Water, we believe that understanding where your water comes from and how it's kept clean is fundamental. That's why we offer free public tours of our facilities and infrastructure. To help the public better understand how we provide and ensure safe, clean drinking water now and in the future, we offer free tours of Valley Water facilities and infrastructure.

If you have questions, please email us at: [email protected]


The Silicon Valley Advanced Water Purification Center Tour

The Silicon Valley Advanced Water Purification Center offers free tours to the public to learn about the advanced process and the role of recycled and purified water.

This award-winning facility uses cutting-edge technology – microfiltration, reverse osmosis, and UV light – to treat wastewater to California's strict drinking water quality standards. Witness firsthand the power of innovation, producing an impressive 8 million gallons of clean water daily, a glimpse into a sustainable future for our region.

Visit the Water Purification Website to Learn More:  https://purewater4u.org/

Silicon Valley advanced water purification center

Join us to see:

  • Groundbreaking technology in action.
  • Learn about the future of our water supply.
  • Become an advocate for a water-secure Silicon Valley.

How to Support: To join the hundreds of Expansion of Purified Water supporters, you can digitally sign a supporter card here: SUPPORT CARD

Schedule a Tour Today: CLICK HERE

You can also take a virtual self-guided tour of our facility with a virtual tour guide using the following links:

  • Self-guided tour in English
  • Self-guided tour in Spanish/ Visita virtual autoguiada en español.


Recent News: State of California passes new regulations for direct potable reuse


Water Infrastructure Bus Tour

water infrastructure bus tour

Valley Water offers free infrastructure bus tours of Valley Water facilities. Participants will learn about how our water infrastructure works together to provide safe, clean drinking water to residents of Santa Clara County.

Join us to see:

  • Groundbreaking technology in action.
  • Learn about the future of our water supply.
  • Become an advocate for a water-secure Silicon Valley.

How to Support: To join the hundreds of Expansion of Purified Water supporters, you can digitally sign a supporter card: SUPPORT CARD

Schedule a Tour Today

Watch the Tour Today

Water Infrastructure Tour – Coming soon! Check back for information on upcoming infrastructure tours

As part of this virtual water infrastructure tour: 

Attendees will learn about where Valley Water gets its water from and how we store it in groundwater basins and reservoirs like Anderson Reservoir.

  1. Attendees will learn about where Valley Water gets its water from and how we store it in groundwater basins and reservoirs like Anderson Reservoir.
  2. Attendees will also learn how Valley Water addresses aging infrastructure through projects like the Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit Project.
  3. Next, attendees will hear details on the importance of our Water Treatment facilities and how Valley Water treats raw water and turns it into safe, clean drinking water. 
  4. Attendees will also have the opportunity to virtually experience the Silicon Valley Advanced Water Purification Center to discover how we renew and refresh water through advanced water purification to create a drought-resilient and sustainable water supply.
  5. Finally, attendees will also learn about: Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection program. This program helps Valley Water fund critical projects and enables Valley Water to partner with the community through grants to ensure safe, clean drinking water to Santa Clara County Residents – this link

 

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