From time-to-time, water outages will occur. A water outage could be planned or the result of infrastructure failure. The outage may impact treated water and/or canal water customers. For planned or scheduled water outages, PCWA does its best to inform customers in advance. For additional information about your canal, see Irrigation Canal Information.
To report an emergency water outage, please call PCWA Customer Services at (530) 823-4850 24-hours a day. Our after hours phone service and standby service crews are available to assist you.
last updated: 1/17/2026 @ 0943
Scheduled Outages
Colfax
1/21/2026 (and possibly 1/22/2026)
A treated water outage will occur in Colfax on January 21, 2026, affecting customers on Mason Rd, Eden Valley Rd, Eden Valley Ct, and Hope Hill Ct. The outage will begin at 7:00 am and last until 5:00 pm.
During this time, treated water service will be shut off while PCWA crews replace a broken valve. Customers in the affected area will have no water during the outage. Affected customers and fire agencies will be notified. If work cannot be completed on January 21, the outage will continue on January 22, 2026, during the same hours.
Monte Vista
1/21/2026 (and possibly 1/22/2026)
A treated water outage will occur in Monte Vista on January 21, 2026, affecting customers on Ridge Road, Lincoln Rd, Monte Vista Ln, and Canyon Creek Rd. The outage will begin at 8:30 am and last until 6:30 pm.
During this time, treated water service will be shut off while crews tie in a new welded steel tank to the Monte Vista system. All customers in the Monte Vista System will have no treated water during the outage. Affected customers and fire agencies will be notified. If work cannot be completed on January 21, the outage will continue on January 22, 2026, during the same hours.
last updated: 1/17/2026 @ 1012
Scheduled Outages
Alta, Applegate, Colfax, Dutch Flat, Heather Glen, Meadow Vista, Monte Vista, Secret Town, and Weimar (Zone 3)
1/12, 1/15, 1/19, 1/22, 1/26, 1/29, 2/2, 2/5, 2/9, 2/12, 2/16, 2/19, 2/23, 2/26, 3/2, 3/5, 3/9, 3/12, 3/16, 3/19, 3/23, 3/26, and 3/30/2026 (Mondays and Thursdays)
PCWA has a planned outage for irrigation water customers served via the Cedar Creek Canal, affecting the Boardman/Gold Run Pipeline, Colfax Supply Line, Boardman Canal, and the Bowman Feeder. The outage is scheduled for every Monday and Thursday from January 12 through March 30, 2026. Outages will begin at 9:00 p.m. the night before each scheduled date and are expected to fully recover by approximately 11:00 a.m. Affected customers have been notified.
Newcastle
1/14/2026
PCWA will conduct a raw water outage affecting customers served by the Red Ravine Canal (station 22+50 through end) on January 14, 2026. The outage will begin at 5:00 am. Canal service is expected to be turned back on at approximately 10:00 pm, followed by a 7-hour recovery time for all affected canals.
This outage will also affect the Westside Canal (90) and Lyall Canal (71). The outage is required to complete gunite work on the Red Ravine Canal. Affected customers and fire agencies will be notified.
Newcastle
1/13/2026 and 1/20/2026
PCWA will conduct a raw water outage affecting customers served by the Boardman Canal (station 73+25 through 226+65) on January 13, 2026, and January 20, 2026. The outage will begin at 6:00 am.
Canal service is expected to be turned back on at approximately 10:00 pm, with all affected canals fully recovered by approximately 3:00 am the following morning.
This outage will also affect the Barton Canal, Mammoth Pipe, Perry Canal, Sugarloaf Canal, West Perry Canal, and East Perry Canal. The outage is required to complete gunite work on the Boardman Canal. Affected customers and fire agencies will be notified.
Auburn / Newcastle
1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, and 3/4/2026
PCWA will conduct a raw water outage affecting customers served by the Middle Fiddler Green Canal (station 87+45 through end) on January 28; February 4, 11, 18, and 25; and March 4, 2026. The outage will begin at 6:00 am on each date.
Canal service is expected to be turned back on at approximately 10:00 pm, with all affected canals fully recovered by approximately 3:00 am the following morning.
This outage will also affect the Lower Banvard Canal and Lower Banvard Extension. The outage is required to complete gunite work on the Middle Fiddler Green Canal. Affected customers and fire agencies will be notified.
Auburn / Newcastle
1/21/2026
PCWA will conduct a raw water outage affecting customers served by the Boardman Canal (station 548+91 through end) on January 21, 2026. The outage will begin at 6:00 am.
Canal service is expected to be turned back on at approximately 9:00 pm, with all affected canals fully recovered by approximately 4:00 am on January 22, 2026.
This outage will also affect the Shirland Canal, Shirland Stub, Boardman 57A, Gaylord Pipe, Upper Greeley Canal, Maring Pipe, Newcastle Canal, South Loop Pipe, Newcastle Irrigation Line, Rock Springs Canal, Jamison Pipe, and Upper Banvard Canal. The outage is required to complete gunite work on the Boardman Canal. Affected customers and fire agencies will be notified.
Loomis
1/27/2026
PCWA will conduct a raw water outage affecting customers served by the Sugarloaf Canal (station head through end) on January 27, 2026. The outage will begin at 6:00 am.
Canal service is expected to be turned back on at approximately 10:00 pm, with the system fully recovered by approximately 1:00 am the following morning.
The outage is required to complete gunite work on the Sugarloaf Canal. Affected customers and fire agencies will be notified.
If you have specific concerns or questions, please call our Customer Services Department at (530) 823-4850.
Each year, PCWA performs canal cleaning, during which canals are out of water. Cleaning outages typically occur from 6 AM to 3 PM, though times may vary, and water service recovery may take up to 12 hours. To see start and end dates and to find out more information about these outages click here to view the schedule.
If you are experiencing water outages or low water pressure, immediately discontinue any non-essential water use. This includes all outdoor irrigation and car washing. Minimizing use will reduce the potential for the water system to lose pressure or run out of water.
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