Infrastructure

During a special meeting last week, the Monte Vista Water District (MVWD) Board of Directors voted unanimously to study the removal of septic tanks from an unincorporated area of San Bernardino County and replace them with sewer service. MVWD staff recommended the Board activate the district’s latent power for provision …

The Orange County Water District (OCWD) announced last week they have been awarded $5 million in grants from the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Division of Financial Assistance to use in the construction of the District’s Groundwater Replenishment System (GWRS) Final Expansion project. “These grants from the State Water …

Cal Water has started an important water infrastructure upgrade in Portola Valley as part of its commitment to keeping critical infrastructure safe and reliable. The water main replacement project will ensure customers and firefighters continue to have the water they need for their everyday and emergency needs. The project, which …

The Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board announced that it is postponing its decision on a waste discharge permit renewal for a proposed desalination project in Orange County and requested more information from staff. The announcement comes after multiple lengthy public hearings and intense debate about the facility. Regional …

The Bureau of Reclamation has proposed raising the Shasta Dam and is seeking public input on the Shasta Lake Water Resources Investigation Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement. By raising the 600-foot-tall Shasta Dam by 3% or an additional 18.5 feet, the proposed project would increase water storage capacity in the …

Cal Water announced that work has begun on a water main replacement project in North Fair Oaks near Everest Public High School. The project is expected to be completed in September and includes installation of 1,635 feet of new 8-inch PVC water main and replacement of 57 individual customer service …