Conservation

Statewide urban water use dropped by 10.4% in July compared to the same time in 2020 according to numbers released by the State Water Resources Control Board last week. According to the Board, in July 2022, all hydrologic regions saw clear decreases in water use relative to July 2020, with …

Cucamonga Valley Water District (CVWD) has received a grant from the State Water Resources Control Board to increase its use of recycled water. The $317,000 grant will help fund approximately 35% of a recycled water project in the Village of Heritage within the City of Fontana. The project will include …

Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) has partnered with West Basin Municipal Water District to offer $150,000 in water conservation and energy efficiency upgrades for 100 income eligible families. The first-time project will provide upgrades to 100 homes within priority communities in Los Angeles County beginning this summer. As part of …

The West Basin Municipal Water District received a $385,000 WaterSMART Grant from the Bureau of Reclamation and a $300,000 grant from the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) Urban and Multibenefit Drought Relief Grant Program. “We thank the Bureau of Reclamation and the Department of Water Resources for recognizing and supporting …

The new Water Efficiency Partner Program recently launched by Sweetwater Authority (Authority) aims at helping businesses save money by assisting them reduce their water use. Through the program, businesses gain access to a free water use audit and personalized recommendations. Businesses are also offered exclusive incentives to help offset the …

Olivenhain Municipal Water District has begun construction on a new recycled water pipeline in Encinitas along Manchester Avenue and South El Camino Real from Via Poco to Tennis Club Drive. According to the District, once complete, the new pipeline will reduce demand for imported potable water by more than 10 …