OROVILLE, Calif. – California Water Service (Cal Water) says that crews will begin a water infrastructure upgrade in May to enhance water supply reliability and fire protection for Oroville customers.According to Cal Water, project involves installing 2,300 feet of new water main in central Oroville.Crews will be installing 12-, 8- and 6-inch water main on Norton Street between Bridge and Montgomery streets, Montgomery Street between Norton Street and Linden Avenue, and Center Street between Norton Street and Linden Avenue.Officials say that construction for the project is expected to be completed by September.“Upgrades like this are what help strengthen our water system and have kept us serving our customers’ everyday and emergency needs for 100 years,” said Loni Lind, Cal Water’s Oroville Local Manager. “Our proactive efforts to modernize our infrastructure help us continue to evolve and improve the way in which we serve, so that we can continue delivering safe, clean, and reliable water—both now and for future generations.”Crews will be working on the project from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Customers will be notified of any temporary traffic impacts or service interruptions at least 48 hours in advance.Temporary asphalt will be applied until permanent paving is completed, which can be up to 30 days after project completion. The main replacement is part of Cal Water’s broader commitment to proactive, ongoing maintenance and upgrades that support safe, high-quality drinking water.Cal Water provides water utility services to about 11,100 people through 3,560 service connections in Oroville and more than 2 million people through 500,000 service connections statewide.The company has been named one of “America’s Most Responsible Companies” and one of the “World’s Most Trustworthy Companies” by Newsweek.

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