California Water Service (Cal Water) has finished two infrastructure projects in Selma, California, aimed at strengthening local water supply reliability and fire response capability. The work included recoating a one-million-gallon storage tank in the city’s southern area to extend its service life and replacing approximately 3,100 feet of ageing water main along multiple central streets. The main replacement began in August 2025 and was completed in December, while the tank coating occurred in late 2025
Cal Water said the upgrades are part of its broader commitment to proactive maintenance and infrastructure investment across its network. The main replacements along Merced, Wright, Logan, Lee and Stillman streets aim to reduce breaks and improve flow, while the tank coating protects against corrosion and contamination. Cal Water serves roughly 25,000 people through more than 6,400 service connections in Selma and supports more than 2 million customers statewide. The utility said the improvements will support reliable delivery of safe drinking water and strengthen fire protection capacity for local responders.
Why it matters
Enhancing water infrastructure in Selma strengthens long-term supply reliability and fire protection amid aging pipelines and rising service demands.
Source Attribution
Source: California Water Service Group | Adapted & summarized
Published on: 1 January 2026
Category: Water
Region: USA
