Rep. Aguilar Delivers Over $1 Million for West Valley Water District to Strengthen Inland Empire Water Reliability and Cybersecurity

The funding will allow West Valley Water District to upgrade its nearly forty-year-old infrastructure, ensuring it can meet growing demand and safeguard the water supply

RIALTO, CA - Today, Rep. Pete Aguilar (CA-33) announced that he secured $1,092,000 in community project funding for West Valley Water District's (WVWD) Cybersecurity and Water Reliability Project. This grant funding will strengthen the Inland Empire's water reliability and cybersecurity by upgrading its Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system, which controls the operations of wells, pumping stations and treatment facilities.

Upgrading to a modern SCADA system will address physical and cyber vulnerabilities, streamline operations and ensure the reliability and quality of WVWD's water service. You can watch the full video of the press conference here and find photos from the event above and here.

"As our region grows, it's essential that our water infrastructure can keep up with people's needs," said Rep. Pete Aguilar. "That's why I'm excited to announce that I secured more than $1 million in funding to help upgrade West Valley Water District's Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system. This project will modernize the system to prepare it for 21st-century challenges, including addressing cyber vulnerabilities and guarding against potential attacks. By proactively upgrading our water infrastructure, we can ensure that people in the Inland Empire will have reliable access to clean and safe water for years to come. I will keep working in Congress to deliver investments in our community that help make the Inland Empire the best place to call home."

"Upgrading our SCADA system protects our water supply from cyber threats and strengthens system reliability," said President Kelvin Moore, West Valley Water District. "Thanks to the leadership of Congressman Aguilar and our Board, we're modernizing essential infrastructure responsibly and affordably. These improvements increase efficiency, reduce service disruptions, and ensure a dependable water system that will serve our community well into the future."

In January 2026, Rep. Aguilar helped pass the Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act of 2026, which included $7.4 million in federal community project funding grants for seven projects in California's 33rd Congressional District.