# California water infrastructure and security efforts

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/california-water-infrastructure-and-security-efforts
> Updated: 2026-09-30T18:56:01.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

California is implementing various infrastructure and legislative measures to enhance water security and drought resilience. Major projects include the Sites Reservoir, which is entering an investment period following a revised water right permit, and the completion of a $14.3 million upgrade to the Santa Ynez Drinking Water Reservoir in Los Angeles to meet federal safety requirements.

Further efforts include a $78 million water main improvement project in Los Angeles and the completion of a $235 million valve system rehabilitation at Oroville Dam. On the legislative front, a bipartisan Senate committee bill has passed to secure funding for desalination projects to address water stress in the western United States.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-30: US water and energy: New York utility relief surge and California infrastructure updates

New York sees a surge in utility relief applications, while California advances water security through Oroville Dam repairs and new bipartisan desalination funding legislation.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-water-and-energy-new-york-utility-relief-surge-and-california-infrastructure-updates

### 2026-09-24: California advances major water storage and infrastructure projects

California is advancing major water storage and safety projects, including the Sites Reservoir milestone and a $14.3 million reservoir upgrade in Los Angeles to bolster drought and water security.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/california-advances-major-water-storage-and-infrastructure-projects

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