Receive Report and Make Findings to Continue Emergency Work to Stabilize Dangerous Conditions Resulting from a Pipeline Break within the Sonoma Valley County Sanitation District’s Reclamation System.

The Sonoma County Water Agency (Sonoma Water) Board of Directors will receive a report and make findings to continue emergency work to stabilize dangerous conditions resulting from a pipeline break within the Sonoma Valley County Sanitation District’s Reclamation System. On December 31, 2025, approximately 700,000 gallons of treated reclaimed water were released into Schell Slough due to a broken reclamation pipeline. The break occurred in an area subject to tidal inundation and adjacent to a levee, creating challenging site conditions. Emergency repairs commenced on March 3, 2026, with W. M. Lyles Co., the contractor for an ongoing upgrade project, excavating the site and exposing a compromised coupling joint. Replacement parts are expected to be delivered by March 23, 2026, with repair work and pressure testing anticipated by March 30, 2026. This action continues the suspension of competitive bidding requirements, allowing for efficient contracting due to W. M. Lyles Co. already being mobilized and possessing relevant experience. The Board previously declared an emergency on January 6, 2026, and has received similar reports on January 27, February 10, March 3, and March 24, 2026.