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: 2/10/2026 @ 1113
Emergency Outages
Auburn
2/12/2026, 10:00 am
PCWA crews have shut off treated water service to make emergency repairs affecting customers on Canyon Court and Toyon Drive. One hydrant and approximately 16 services are impacted.
Water service is expected to be restored at approximately 11:00 am today. We will provide updates here as they become available.
last updated: 2/12/2026 @ 1353
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.
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.
Loomis / Rocklin
2/10 and 2/17/2026
PCWA will conduct a raw water outage affecting customers served by the Boardman Canal (station 420+37 through end) on February 10 and February 17, 2026. The outage will begin at 5:30 am on each date.
Canal service is expected to be turned back on at approximately 9:00 pm, with all affected canals fully recovered by approximately 2:00 am the following morning.
This outage will also affect the Baughman Canal, Ferguson Canal, Stallman Canal, and Laird Pump. The outage is required to complete gunite work on the Boardman Canal. Affected customers and fire agencies will be notified.
Auburn
2/24/2026
PCWA will conduct a raw water outage affecting customers served by the Freeman Canal (67) (station head through end) on February 24, 2026. The outage will begin at 7:00 am.
Canal service is expected to be turned back on at approximately 10:00 pm, with a full recovery of all services by approximately 4:00 am the following morning.
This outage will also affect the Shockley Canal (83). The outage is required to complete canal lining work on the Freeman Canal. Affected customers and fire agencies will be notified.
Auburn
2/24/2026
PCWA will conduct a raw water outage affecting customers served by the Upper Fiddler Green Canal (65A) (station 85+47 through end) on February 24, 2026. The outage will begin at 6:00 am.
Canal service is expected to be turned back on at approximately 10:00 pm, with full recovery by approximately 1:00 am the following morning.
This outage is required to complete canal lining work on the Upper Fiddler Green Canal. Affected customers and fire agencies will be notified.
Auburn / Bowman
3/3/2026
PCWA will conduct a raw water outage affecting customers served by the Upper Bowman Canal (59) (station head through end) on March 3, 2026. The outage will begin at 6:00 am.
Canal service is expected to be turned back on at approximately 10:00 pm, with full recovery by approximately 1:00 am the following morning.
The outage is required to complete canal lining work on the Upper Bowman Canal. Affected customers and fire agencies will be notified.
Auburn / Christian Valley
3/10 and 3/17/2026
PCWA will conduct a raw water outage affecting customers served by the Bowman 93 Canal (station head through end) on March 10, 2026 and March 17, 2026. The outage will begin at 6:00 am on both dates.
Canal service is expected to be turned back on at approximately 9:30 pm, with full recovery by approximately 11:30 pm the same evening.
This outage will also affect the Bowman Water Treatment Plant and Christian Valley Water Treatment Plant. The outage is required to complete canal lining work. Affected customers and fire agencies will be notified.
Auburn
3/11 and 3/18/2026
PCWA will conduct a raw water outage affecting customers served by the Middle Fiddler Green Canal (65C) (station 87+45 through end) on March 11 and March 18, 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 Lower Banvard Canal (53) and Lower Banvard Ext (53C). The outage is required to complete canal lining work. 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.
View an interactive map showing the approximate locations of treated water service interruptions and related impacts. This map is updated as information becomes available.
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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