New Infrastructure Will Deliver a Reliable, Sustainable Water Supply for the Spring Valley Community
The Lake County Special Districts have officially launched a new video highlighting the completion and ribbon-cutting of the Pueblo Trail Well and Water Treatment Center. This critical infrastructure project introduces state-regulated water redundancy, modernized filtration technology, and significant long-term cost savings to the Spring Valley community.
“By adding this second source of water, we’re doing more than just adding a new well,” said Adam Alfinda, Capital Project Manager. “We’re securing the future of the Spring Valley community and doing everything we can to keep clean, safe water flowing straight to your tap.” Securing Water Redundancy and Efficiency The Pueblo Trail project addresses historical vulnerabilities in Spring Valley’s older, failing water system, which previously placed a heavy financial and operational burden on local residents.
Key technical and community milestones highlighted in the newly released video include:
- Enhanced Water Source: A new 560-foot deep well with an 8-inch stainless steel casing, pulling approximately 200 gallons of water per minute.
- Advanced Filtration Technology: The integration of automated green sand filters running in parallel to maximize efficiency and seamlessly remove contaminants like manganese.
- Complete Infrastructure Build-Out: In partnership with PG&E, the site was outfitted with a new 400-amp breaker, power transformer, storage tanks, and an automated distribution system.
- Financial Relief for Residents: Funded in part by resourceful grant-seeking by the Special District’s team, the new well eliminates the need to purchase external water from Yolo County, driving down utility costs.
A Collaborative Community Effort During the project’s ribbon-cutting ceremony, Special Districts Administrator Robin Borre
expressed immense gratitude toward the local contractors who worked through severe weather conditions to deliver the project on time and on budget. Key partners included Weeks Drilling (well installation and filtration analysis), Caltech (filter installation), and Case Excavating.
District 3 Supervisor E.J. Crandell praised the technological upgrades and the project team’s resourcefulness. “This new equipment is going to eliminate a lot of those costs because they don’t have to pump the water so far,” Supervisor Crandell noted. “It’s a real benefit for the community.”
Project Leadership Acknowledgments The successful completion of the Pueblo Trail Well was made possible by the dedicated
leadership of the County of Lake Special Districts and local officials:
- County of Lake Board of Supervisors: E.J. Crandell (District 3)
- Special District Director / Administrator: Robin Borre
- Special District Project Team: Adam Alfinda (Capital Project Manager), Christopher Becker (Area Superintendent), Derrin Morris, Gabriel Padilla, Kattrina Fesmire, and Jesus (Jesse) Salmeron.
Watch the Video
The newly released video provides an inside look at the facility’s inner workings, the advanced filtration processes, and the ribbon-cutting ceremony. [Spring Valley’s New Pueblo Trail Well Project] URL: https://youtu.be/q8JC81gfiP0
About Lake County Special Districts The Lake County Special Districts is dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and compliant water and wastewater services to the residents of Lake County, California. Through proactive infrastructure upgrades, sustainable resource management, and community-focused leadership, the District ensures high-quality utility services that protect public health and support local growth.