Posted March 25, 2025
Cal Water will begin work on a water infrastructure upgrade this week that will improve water supply reliability and fire protection in Visalia. Crews are installing 3,500 feet of new 8-inch and 6-inch water main in northeast Visalia to replace aging main.
“Infrastructure improvements like this help Cal Water maintain a reliable water supply for both customers’ everyday needs and firefighters’ emergency needs, while also preventing water loss from aging pipes,” said Stephen Johnson, District Manager.
The work will take place on Howard Avenue, Iris Avenue, Irma Street, Virmargo Court, and Goddard Street. The project is part of Cal Water’s efforts to continually modernize and upgrade its water system to better serve customers. In Visalia, Cal Water maintains 590 miles of water main.
The northeast Visalia main replacement project is expected to last 90 days, and work will be performed on weekdays between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.
“We will make every effort to minimize traffic delays during construction, and we will notify customers in advance of any temporary water service interruptions,” said Johnson, noting that customers can visit myaccount.calwater.com to confirm that their contact information is up to date, along with their preferences on how they would like to be notified.
Temporary asphalt will be applied until permanent paving is completed, which can be up to 30 days after project completion.
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