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Former San Jose Water Employee Knits Over 600 Teddy Bears For Children

Tue, 05/29/2018 - 12:00

Gisela Foster, a former San Jose Water employee in the Data Processing Department, has a lot more to share than just her wisdom and skills gained throughout years of work. The 80-year-old has knitted over 600 teddy bears for sick children.

Fun Stuff

Employees

Montevina Water Treatment Plant Ribbon Cutting

Montevina Water Treatment Plant Now Serving San Jose Water Customers

Wed, 05/23/2018 - 12:00

Earlier today, San Jose Water's CEO Eric W. Thornburg and President and COO Andrew Gere were joined by Los Gatos Mayor Rob Rennie, and Santa Clara Valley Water District Director Gary Kremen to unveil the SJW's newest, state-of-the-art water treatment facility. The ceremony included HDR Constructor's President Doug Lisak, HDR as the design-build partner helped to bring this project through design and construction and has supported it's return to operation.

Industry News

Graphic breaking down water types, safety, mineral content and impact on the environment

Water 101

Thu, 05/24/2018 - 12:00

You know water is important. You know we rely on water for most aspects of our life, from laundry, to cooking, to bathing, and everything in between. But what do you REALLY know about water?

Industry News

Fun Stuff

Image of rain barrel and instructions for how to create one yourself.

DIY Rainwater Catcher

Wed, 05/16/2018 - 12:00

Build a rain catcher now. Be ready when rain returns!

Conservation

Fun Stuff

Rebuilding Together With SJW

Tue, 05/08/2018 - 12:00

San Jose Water has been supporting Rebuilding Together’s efforts to provide home repairs and safety upgrades to Santa Clara County residents for over 20 years. Over that time we’ve supported the home improvements necessary to improve accessibility for seniors and individuals with disabilities and given safe, upgraded homes to low-income homeowners in partnership with the non-profit organization.

Construction

Two SJW employees standing in front of truck

Detecting Water Loss From Space

Tue, 02/27/2018 - 12:00

Satellites aren't just for cell phones and GPS anymore. Learn how SJW uses them to conserve water!

Conservation

A Water Treatment System Anywhere, Anytime

Thu, 02/09/2017 - 12:00

Regularly flushing water mains is important to help ensure high-quality water. Unfortunately, the traditional flushing method used to waste as many as 6 million gallons of water per year. Fortunately, there is now a better way.

Do You Know the Difference Between Groundwater and Surface Water?

Mon, 01/02/2017 - 12:00

Each water source San Jose Water delivers from has its own distinct quality and therefore goes through unique processes so that it meets or surpasses all state and federal drinking water regulations.

Water Quality

Happy or Hipster: Which Water-Wise Plant Are You?

Wed, 01/11/2017 - 12:00

If you want to create a beautiful landscape that expresses how you want to feel in that space, consider finding water-savvy plants that match your personality or the mood of the space you’re trying to create.

Conservation

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