Alternate water source to be used Jan. 20-21
The City of Roseville is advising its water customers that an alternate water source will be used Wednesday, Jan. 20 through Thursday, Jan. 21, due to an ongoing capital improvement project occurring at Folsom Dam. The US Bureau of Reclamation is constructing a parallel pipeline that is scheduled to be operational in 2010, and once completed, the parallel pipeline project will provide redundant pipelines to convey water from Folsom Reservoir to Roseville’s water treatment plant. This additional capacity will add reliability to Roseville’s water system and reduce the likelihood of service interruptions in the future.Customers may notice minor aesthetic differences in the water as a result of receiving groundwater instead of the usual surface water from Folsom Lake. All water served from these sources is safe to drink and meets all state and federal drinking water standards.
On these days, Roseville water customers are encouraged to reduce their outdoor irrigation. Irrigation systems normally should be shut off during these months as irrigation comes naturally from rain and dew, and the water demand for outdoor landscaping is lessened due to lower temperatures.
Roseville water customers seeking additional information on the Jan. 20-21 water source switch and future water source switches are encouraged to check www.roseville.ca.us or call (916) 774-5750 for updates.
