Although the deadline for Inland Empire Utilities Agency’s (IEUA) “Water is Life” poster contest is less than a week away there’s still time for kindergarten through grade 12 students in the agency’s service area to develop and submit a poster that depicts the importance of water for the annual contest. …
Read More »Reclamation Launches Prize Competition to Keep Fish Safe from Water Diversions and Intakes
A theoretical challenge was issued by the Bureau of Reclamation earlier this week to help protect fish from water diversions and intakes. Reclamation is seeking ideas to help keep fish away from these hazards now through May 6, 2019, at 11:59 p.m. EDT. Although various exclusion methods currently exist to …
Read More »Los Angeles Mayor Garcetti Announces Goal to Recycle 100 Percent of City’s Wastewater by 2035
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced a major step to expand water recycling and reduce reliance on imported water on Thursday. Improvements to the city’s Hyperion Treatment Plant will allow Los Angeles to reach peak recycling capacity and recycle 100 percent of its wastewater by 2035. “Conservation is about more …
Read More »$35.3 Million Awarded to Six California Water Reclamation and Reuse Projects by Reclamation
Six authorized Title XVI water reclamation and reuse projects in California have been awarded a total of $35.3 Million by the Bureau of Reclamation. Reclamation’s Commissioner Brenda Burman announced the awards and said they will be used to improve flexibility during water shortages and diversify the water supply. Title XVI …
Read More »West Basin Municipal Water District Presents Free Lunch & Learn Classes
Customers living within the footprint of the West Basin Municipal Water District (WBMWD) have a unique opportunity from February through September to participate in the district’s free Lunch & Learn classes. Classes will be held the second Friday of each month at the district’s headquarters in Carson. The classes will …
Read More »California’s Wineries and Breweries Look to Save Water by Reusing “Process Water” Onsite
California Senator Scott Wiener (D-District 11-San Francisco) has announced new legislation requiring the creation of clear guidelines for wineries and breweries on reusing “process water” onsite for procedures such as rinsing equipment and tanks in order to save water. California’s wineries and breweries and wineries are interested in reducing their …
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