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Western to suspend water shutoffs and penalties; customer lobby to close to protect public health

Western Municipal Water District

The Western Municipal Water District (Western) Board of Directors on Wednesday, March 18 took action to approve financial protections for customers affected by COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Beginning immediately, Western will be temporarily suspending water shutoffs due to non-payment, and the imposition of late payment penalty fees for all residential customers continuing …

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State Board Reminds Public Not to Flush Wipes or Paper Towels

The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) and other public agencies are reminding Californians that disinfecting wipes and paper towels should never be flushed down the toilet and to throw them away instead. Flushing wipes, paper towels and other similar products, (even ones that say they are flushable), will clog …

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Customers Need to Be Wary of Scams

Due to the recent restrictions put in place to slow the spread of COVID-19, many public agencies are asking customers to conduct business online and by phone. As a result, scammers can and will target people to take advantage of the situation. One agency, Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) is …

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DWR Awards $47 Million in Grants for Groundwater Sustainability

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) today awarded $47 million in grant funding to 53 applicants to support local agencies in development of plans to manage groundwater basins for long-term sustainability. These grants will support various projects including facilitating community outreach efforts, preparing feasibility studies for proposed actions to restore …

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Eastern MWD Honors Senator Feinstein with Water Champion Award

Last week Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) announced that United States Senator Dianne Feinstein has been awarded their Water Champion Award. The EMWD Water Champion Award is presented to an individual who shows exemplary service in helping the district achieve its mission of providing clean, reliable water, wastewater and recycled …

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Cortner Named Interim General Manager at Mojave Water Agency

Mojave Water Agency (MWA) announced last week that during the February 27 meeting, the Board of Directors named Kathy Cortner Interim General Manager. Cortner will replace Tom McCarthy, who has served as General Manager since 2017 and accepted a position with the Kern County Water Agency. “The Board of Directors …

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