Industry

On Monday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with Hilmar Cheese Company Inc. for Safe Drinking Water Act violations at its facility in Hilmar, California, located in the San Joaquin Valley. The company will pay a $92,000 penalty for findings of permit violations related to the Underground …

Cal Water has completed the purchase of Skylonda Mutual Water Company’s water system assets, following approval by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) last summer. Cal Water’s Bear Gulch District, which is adjacent to the Skylonda system, will now provide water utility service to Skylonda’s 156 customer connections. The Bear …

California Water Service (Cal Water) opened its annual Firefighter Grant Program last week. Professional and volunteer fire departments that serve any part of Cal Water’s service areas are encouraged to apply for funding to offset costs related to fire protection efforts, equipment, training, and education. Since the program launched in …

The Building Industry Association of Southern California (BIA) is pleased to present Dr. F. Martin “Marty” Ralph from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego as the keynote speaker for the 17th Annual Southern California Water Conference slated for Friday, Aug. 11 from 8:30 a.m. …

The Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA/Agency) has been recognized for excellence in water recycling by the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA). Two of IEUA’s facilities—Carbon Canyon Water Recycling Facility (CCWRF) and Regional Water Recycling Plant No. 5. (RP-5)— received the prestigious Platinum Peak Performance Award, and one facility, …

Sweetwater Authority (Authority) has brought on Roberto Yano as the agency’s new Assistant General Manager. With 30 years of experience in public works, engineering and leadership at the City of Chula Vista and the City of National City, Yano brings a wealth of relevant knowledge and expertise to the Authority. …