Capital Improvement projects and priority are established by the Board of Directors at the monthly Board meetings.  

Completed Capital Improvement Projects:

• Y tank retaining wall/driveway improvements (shared with the North Aldercroft Association).

• Replaced raw water, treatment, and backwash pumps in Surface Water Treatment Plant.

• Relocated CL10 chlorine analyzer to Pollard Tank outflow and installed CL17 at Surface Water Treatment Plant output.

• Repaired blower motor used during Surface Water Treatment Plant backwash operation.

• Community back-flow - implemented per California Division of Drinking Water (ongoing as of Spring 2024).

Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) 

Aldercroft Heights County Water District completed an upgrade to its Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) system to improve operational monitoring. The new RTU provides real-time visibility into tank levels and water production, allowing for more responsive system management. This upgrade replaced the District’s previous RTU, which was limited to basic data collection, and enhanced overall reliability and situational awareness across the system.

Hydrant Survey 

Aldercroft Heights County Water District completed a district-wide survey of all fire hydrants in late 2025. The purpose of the survey was to verify hydrant locations, assess general condition, and update system records to support ongoing maintenance and emergency response planning. No service interruptions were required as part of this effort. Results of the survey can be found here.

Raw Water Line Replacement Project (Spring 2025, photo below)

Aldercroft Heights County Water District completed a raw water line replacement project in the spring to improve system reliability and flow capacity. The existing PVC line conveying water from the creek sump to the County Road storage tanks had developed internal sediment buildup over time, which restricted flow and reduced efficiency. The line was replaced with a new HDPE line, restoring hydraulic performance and improving long term durability.

Completed in 2024: The retaining wall at the County Road Tank failed and the wall was constructed of pressure treated 4x6’s and 2x12’s.  After removal and excavation of the old wall, it was replaced with a new steel-reinforced concrete retaining wall.  In addition, the spring located adjacent to the wall and tank was rerouted appropriately to alleviate unnecessary stress on the area with a headwall and culvert extension. 

Drilling the Well, 2015:

Completed in 2013: A 12’ wide 22’ long steel grate bridge resting on steel beams and reinforced concrete piers was built at the site of the old wooden bridge.  It is rated to support 6 tons  (12,000 lbs.).   In conjunction with the bridge, the dirt road on each side was graded to create an evacuation route.  This bridge also allows AHCWD to service one of its storage tanks.

The first two pictures are of the old bridge.

Construction photographs of the new bridge, started in August 2013:

New evacuation route bridge, completed September 13, 2013: