SAFE and RELIABLE
INFRASTRUCTURE

Providing reliable water and sewer services to customers throughout the YLWD service area requires a complex infrastructure that includes facilities, equipment, and miles of pipeline. In accordance with sound asset management planning, the District’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) identifies and prioritizes the construction projects that are required over the next five years. Updates are posted regularly on active construction projects. Click on the projects listed below for specific information.

Water Service Interruption Notices

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YLWD Capital Improvement Projects CURRENTLY IN PROGRESS

Project Description:

As part of the District’s continuing Rehabilitation &
Replacement (R&R) Program to replace aging infrastructure, four Pressure Regulating Stations (PRSs) will be replaced, and two PRSs will be abandoned.

Project Location: Various Locations

Project Status: On Track

Projected Completion Date: TBD

Project Description:

The existing station had a pump with a natural gas engine over 35 years old that was beyond its useful life with no replacement parts. Additional capacity and site security measures are needed. The existing Booster Pump Station is being replaced with a new, upgraded Booster Pump Station adjacent to the existing one. Improvements include a pump station building, three pumps, a natural gas generator, a flow meter, two surge tanks, electrical, instrumentation, a perimeter wall, and other site security improvements.

Project Location: 3727 Fairmont Blvd. at Timber Ridge Rd., Yorba Linda, CA

Project Status: On Track

Projected Completion Date: TBD

Project Description:

1,150-feet of existing 6-inch aged waterlines located in the City of Placentia will be replaced with larger diameter pipes and relocated from the parkway to the middle of the street in the winter of 2025. This project will enhance fire flow reliability in the area.

Project Location: McKenzie Drive, Lute Avenue, Roxborough Drive, and Cedarlawn Drive, in the City of Placentia, CA

Project Status: On Track

Construction Start: 02/03/2025

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Projected Completion Date: 04/14/2025

Project Name: Waterline Replacement Project in the City of Yorba Linda (Copper Canyon Road & Ave De Michele)

Project Description:

The Yorba Linda Water District (YLWD) owns and maintains existing 16-inch and 24-inch water transmission lines that are located within Copper Canyon Road and Ave De Michele in the City of Yorba Linda which have been prioritized for rehabilitation. This project will extend the useful life and improve reliability in the area to align with YLWD’s commitment to providing reliable water services to protect public health and the environment.

Project Location: Copper Canyon Road & Ave De Michele, Yorba Linda, CA

Project Timeline: The total project construction for the waterline replacement may take approximately 2 to 3 months starting in March 2025. All work at the project site will be performed Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Project Status: On Track

Projected Completion Date: TBD

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Project Name: Waterline Replacement Project in the City of Yorba Linda (FF-4 Mandarin Ln.)

Project Description:

The Yorba Linda Water District (YLWD) owns and maintains existing 6-inch waterlines that are located within Mandarin Ln. in the City of Yorba Linda which have been prioritized for replacement this winter. This project will enhance fire flow reliability in the area to align with YLWD’s commitment to providing reliable water services to protect public health and the environment.

Project Location: Mandarin Ln., Yorba Linda, CA

Project Timeline: The total project construction for the waterline replacement may take up to two months starting in March 2025. All work at the project site will be performed Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Project Status: On Track

Projected Completion Date: TBD

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Project Name: Waterline Replacement Project in the City of Yorba Linda (FF-11)

Project Description:

The Yorba Linda Water District (YLWD) owns and maintains existing 8-inch waterlines that are located within Via Del Agua, Via Del Puente, and Via Del Cerro in the City of Yorba Linda which have been prioritized for replacement this winter. This project will enhance fire flow reliability in the area to align with YLWD’s commitment to providing reliable water services to protect public health and the environment.

Project Location: Via Del Agua, Via Del Puente, and Via Del Cerro, Yorba Linda, CA

Project Timeline: The total project construction for the waterline replacement may take up to two months starting in January 2025. All work at the project site will be performed Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Project Status: On Track

Projected Completion Date: March 2025

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Project Name: Waterline Replacement Project in the City of Yorba Linda (FF-4, FF-7 & FF-12 Fire Flow Enhancement Project)

Project Description:

YLWD owns and maintains existing 6-inch waterlines that are located within Villa Terrace and Vallecito Ln. in the City of Yorba Linda, which have been prioritized for replacement. Existing 6-inch pipelines located in YLWD’s easement to distribute potable (drinking) water were constructed in the 1960s. YLWD will be replacing approximately 840-feet of existing pipeline with larger diameter pipe. Additionally, customer service connections will be replaced and improved within the projects limits. This project will enhance fire flow reliability and improve water reliability for YLWD customers in the area.

Project Location: Villa Terrace and Vallecito Ln., Yorba Linda, CA

Project Timeline: The total project construction for the waterline replacement may take up to two months starting in February 2025. All work at the project site will be performed Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Project Status: On Track

Projected Completion Date: April 2025

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2023-2024 COMPLETED YLWD Capital Improvement Projects

Project Description:

Approximately 2,315 linear feet of Ductile Iron Pipes in high-pressure areas and with a history of leaks have been prioritized for Phase 1.

Project Location: Camino De Bryant Area

Project Status: On Track

Projected Completion Date: 06/30/2024

Project Description:

The existing sewer near Main Street in Downtown Yorba Linda is in very poor condition and cannot be adequately cleaned or monitored by the District, and is not compliant with pipe size standards. The project includes the replacement of 465 linear feet of 6-inch sewer with 8-inch sewer line. The District will utilize a combination of open trench and pipe bursting. Perpetual construction easements and access licenses were acquired from the City of Yorba Linda for constructing and maintaining the replacement sewer.

Project Location: Main Street, Yorba Linda, CA

Project Status: On Track

Projected Completion Date: TBD

Project Description:

The project is part of the District’s continuing
Rehabilitation & Replacement (R&R) Program to replace aging infrastructure. The Operations and Engineering Departments work together to identify sewer lines requiring rehabilitation/replacement. 6,500 linear feet of sewer mains and 12 manholes have been identified for FY23-24 for lining that will be cast and cured in place.

Project Location: Sewer lines throughout the District

Project Status: On Track

Projected Completion Date: TBD

Project Description:

Well 5 will be rehabilitated to extend its life and improve efficiency. This may require the replacement
of parts and lowering the pump bowl.

Project Location: YLWD Headquarters

Project Status: On Track

Projected Completion Date: TBD

Project Description:

Well 19 will be rehabilitated. This project will be completed in two phases.

Project Location: YLWD Headquarters

Project Status: On Track

Projected Completion Date: TBD

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The District utilizes an electronic service provided by Quest Construction Data Network (CDN) to advertise project plans and specifications and to track plan holders. Via this website link, potential bidders can preview current projects at no charge or download project plans and specifications for a small fee. This website is a supplement to the District’s advertising process and will not displace the procedures in place for publication of the projects.

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