Statement on Coyote Creek flooding resolution

June 08, 2019

The Santa Clara Valley Water District (Valley Water) is offering to resolve approximately 200 unrepresented claims filed with the district after the Coyote Creek flooding in February 2017.

This business decision was made in consideration of the district resources used to address these unrepresented claims, in addition to offering closure to the claimants and the community.

Valley Water plans to move forward with these resolutions by summer of this year.

For more information, please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions.

Stan Yamamoto, District Counsel
Santa Clara Valley Water District

Valley Water manages an integrated water resources system that includes the supply of clean, safe water, flood protection and stewardship of streams on behalf of Santa Clara County's 2 million residents. The district effectively manages 10 dams and surface water reservoirs, three water treatment plants, an advanced recycled water purification center, a state-of-the-art water quality laboratory, nearly 285 acres of groundwater recharge ponds and more than 294 miles of streams. We provide wholesale water and groundwater management services to local municipalities and private water retailers who deliver drinking water directly to homes and businesses in Santa Clara County.