Industry

The Building Industry Association of Southern California (BIA) is pleased to present Dr. F. Martin “Marty” Ralph from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego as the keynote speaker for the 17th Annual Southern California Water Conference slated for Friday, Aug. 11 from 8:30 a.m. …

The Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA/Agency) has been recognized for excellence in water recycling by the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA). Two of IEUA’s facilities—Carbon Canyon Water Recycling Facility (CCWRF) and Regional Water Recycling Plant No. 5. (RP-5)— received the prestigious Platinum Peak Performance Award, and one facility, …

Sweetwater Authority (Authority) has brought on Roberto Yano as the agency’s new Assistant General Manager. With 30 years of experience in public works, engineering and leadership at the City of Chula Vista and the City of National City, Yano brings a wealth of relevant knowledge and expertise to the Authority. …

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is urging people to avoid physical contact with water at Pyramid Lake in Los Angeles County until further notice due to the presence of blue-green algae. Vaquero Swim Beach is closed, and Emigrant Landing Beach has a caution algal bloom advisory. People should also …

San Gorgonio Pass Water Agency (SGPWA) has partnered with California Rural Water Association (CRWA) to assist regional small water systems in securing critical funding and resources. In 2021, SGPWA and CRWA fostered a local pilot program, assisting Banning Heights Mutual Water Company (BHMWC) in preparing a grant application for the …

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced new grant funding to protect children from lead in drinking water at schools and childcare facilities across the country. More than $5.3 million has been earmarked for California as part of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (WIIN) to conduct …