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New JPA will create more reliable water service in Ukiah Valley

New JPA will create more reliable water service in Ukiah Valley

A new joint powers authority (JPA) has been formed by Millview County Water District, Redwood Valley County Water District, and the City of Ukiah to provide more efficient and reliable water service throughout the region. Additionally, the JPA will allow the Ukiah Valley Water Authority (UVWA) to potentially access millions …

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California increases water allocation from State Water Project

California increases water allocation from State Water Project

State Water Project Contractors will now receive 15 percent of requested supplies, and increase of five percent over the initial allocation announced by the Department of Water Resources (DWR) in December. This translates to about 200,000 acre-feet of additional water for the 29 public water agencies that serve 27 million …

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Eastern Municipal wins award for desalination program

Eastern Municipal wins award for desalination program

Eastern Municipal Water District was recognized this week by CalDesal with its inaugural Institutional Achievement Award for its efforts to promote water desalination as a safe, sustainable and reliable water supply source. Cal Desal is an industry organization committed to advancing ocean and groundwater desalination as a viable resource to …

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Legal battle over Monterey water system continues

If you thought the battle in Monterey over who gets be the retail water provider for the area was done, you would be wrong. Back in 2018, Monterey voters passed Measure J, a measure that proposed a feasibility study and then government action in potentially acquiring the assets of California …

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