Drought

Oil companies see fines over lack of water reporting

Oil companies see fines over lack of water reporting

As part of SB 1281, which was signed into law last September, California’s 433 oil operators are required to report their source of water, how much water they used and how the water was disposed of during their oil and gas production process. Of the 433 producers, about half filed …

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Starbucks’ bottling company faces water violation

Starbucks’ bottling company faces water violation

Earlier this week, the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) issued a cease and desist order against Sugar Pine Spring Water LP, who is owned by G. Scott Fahey. Sugar Pine Spring Water is known as one of Starbucks’ main suppliers of the coffee chain’s Ethos bottled water. According to …

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Cities provide residents with reclaimed water

Cities provide residents with reclaimed water

To help ease the burden of the California drought on residents, cities are beginning to offer recycled water to homeowners. Burbank, located outside of Los Angeles, just opened its first filling station, which will be available through the end of October. Burbank city officials say installing piping for residents to …

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Homeowners with dry wells in Central Valley see water relief

California Drought Threatens Wells

Stanislaus County, located in the heart of the Central Valley, is responding to the California drought in a dramatic way. Residents whose wells have run dry are able to apply for temporary water assistance from the County. A 3,000-gallon tank is installed on the side of approved resident’s home. The tank should …

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Nestle bottling permit under review

Bottled Water Companies in California Questioned

For months, critics of Nestle’s bottling permit have called for an environmental review of the company’s water usage. Each year, Nestle pays a $524 annual permit to pump water out of the San Bernardino National Forest, despite the California drought. Because of the severe drought conditions, environmentalists have argued Nestle …

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