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California American Water Acquires Warring Water Service, Inc.

California American Water recently announced the acquisition of Warring Water Services, Inc., a privately owned water utility in Piru, California for $4.6 million. Approximately 634 homes and businesses served by Warring Water Services will now be served by California American Water’s Ventura County District. The Warring Water Service system is …

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Developers face stiff penalties for stormwater permit violations

Stormwater project aims to supply enough water for 900 families a year

Two Southern California developers and a corporate officer could be penalized $1.9 million by the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board for reported violations of their construction stormwater general permit at a multi-use development in Rosemead, including the failure to retain a qualified stormwater manager to oversee inspections, maintenance, …

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Murphy selected to head up Contra Costa Water District

Murphy selected to head up Contra Costa Water District

The Contra Costa Water District (CCWD) Board of Directors announced the selection of Assistant General Manager Rachel Murphy to become the new General Manager (GM) following the retirement of Steve Welch. Murphy is set to become the first woman to lead CCWD in the GM role. “The Board unanimously agreed …

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