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Took on PFAS contamination.
Ken has supported implementing advanced water treatment facilities to remove PFAS — the contaminants that led SCV Water to shut down numerous wells.
SCV Water Board · Division 3
KenPetersen
For SCV Water Board
Experience Matters
Professional civil engineer. Former General Manager of Valencia Water Company. A water industry career spanning more than 30 years. Keep Ken’s expertise working for Santa Clarita.
30+ Years in WaterProfessional Civil Engineer
PE
Qualified to lead
Professional Civil Engineer
& Former GM, Valencia Water Company
30+ years in the water industry. Professional Engineer. Former Valencia Water Company General Manager.Ken Petersen · SCV Water Board, Division 3
Engineer · Water Utility Leader · SCV Water Director
Ken Petersen Knows Water.
Ken’s water industry career spans more than 30 years. As General Manager of Valencia Water Company — which later became part of SCV Water — he oversaw water supply operations and infrastructure management. He has served on the SCV Water Board since 2022.
Professional Engineer in Civil Engineering
Former General Manager, Valencia Water Company
SCV Water Engineering & Operations and Finance & Administration committees
Groundwater board service: Santa Maria adjudication, Los Osos, Ojai Groundwater Management Agency
A Record of Results
Expertise That Delivers
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Kept the water flowing.
Ken has advocated for infrastructure upgrades and maintenance to prevent service disruptions.
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Strengthened regional delivery.
Ken helped secure funds and launch projects that strengthen the regional systems delivering water to Santa Clarita homes and businesses.
Clean & Safe Drinking Water
An Engineer Watching What’s in Your Water.
PFAS are linked to serious health risks, and they forced SCV Water to shut down numerous wells. The agency built one of California’s first PFAS treatment facilities. As a Professional Engineer, Ken brings technical expertise to the board’s water-quality decisions.
Advanced treatment to remove PFAS contaminants.
Monitoring and testing programs that protect public health.
Protecting public health through responsible water management.
PFAS treatmentSCV Water built one of California’s first PFAS treatment facilities.
Valley Center WellKen joined the ribbon cutting for the Valley Center Well Groundwater Treatment Facility.
Engineering & OperationsKen serves on the board committee that oversees the agency’s systems.
Financial Resiliency
Smart spending. Fair rates.
Treatment and infrastructure costs are rising. As a former water utility General Manager and a member of the board’s Finance & Administration Committee, Ken is focused on balancing financial resiliency with rates that stay affordable for residents and businesses.
30+ YearsOf water industry experience.
Former GMRan operations and infrastructure at Valencia Water Company.
Finance CommitteeServes on SCV Water’s Finance & Administration Committee.
AffordabilityBalancing needed investment with rates residents can afford.
Built to last
Pipelines & wells
Ongoing maintenance and upgrades that prevent breakdowns.
Treatment & storage
Dependable facilities from treatment plants to storage tanks.
Drought readiness
Managing supplies for dry years and a growing valley.
Stewardship
Conservation, efficient use and protection of local ecosystems.
Reliable Supply · Infrastructure
Reliable Water for a Growing Valley.
California’s droughts and Santa Clarita’s growth put real pressure on our water supply. Ken is focused on managing supplies effectively, maintaining and improving infrastructure from storage tanks to pipelines, and sustainable resource management.
- Long-term planning for drought and future demand.
- Maintain and improve wells, pipelines and storage.
- Responsible, sustainable groundwater management.
- Conservation that protects local ecosystems.
Why Ken
The Right Choice for Our Water
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Experience & Expertise
A Professional Engineer with a 30+ year water industry career.
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Public Health First
Focused on water quality, treatment and contaminants like PFAS.
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Vision for the Future
Planning for drought, growth and the infrastructure we’ll need.
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Transparency
Transparency and accountability in how the agency is run.
Proven.Prepared.Experience you can trust on the Water Board.
November 3, 2026 · Division 3
Two Seats. Two Engineers.
Voters in Division 3 — including Castaic, Stevenson Ranch and parts of Valencia, Saugus and Newhall — will fill two seats on the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency Board of Directors. Maria Gutzeit and Ken Petersen share one goal: water that is clean, reliable, affordable and sustainable for every family in the valley.
Clean & Safe Drinking Water
Reliable Water Supply
Affordable Rates & Fiscal Responsibility
Infrastructure & Long-Term Planning
Sustainability & Stewardship
SCV Water · Division 3
Maria Gutzeit
Board President. Engineer. Water official since 2003.
Meet Maria →SCV Water · Division 3
Ken Petersen
Civil engineer. 30+ years in water. Former Valencia Water Company GM.
You’re hereVote Ken Petersen
SCV Water Board · Division 3 | Vote by November 3rd
Experience You Can Trust