In an “unprecedented” move, the San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA) filed suit against the San Diego Local Agency Formation Commission, or LAFCO, on Monday in an effort they claim is to protect the environment and to stop an “illegal rate increase”. The suit comes after LAFCO voted in favor …
Read More »Santa Margarita Water District restructures rates for San Juan Capistrano
San Juan Capistrano residents can expect to see changes on their Santa Margarita Water District bill in September thanks to a vote by the Board of Directors to approve changes to the drinking water, recycled water, and wastewater rate structure. “The cost of doing nothing puts our community in a …
Read More »EPA settles with shipping container company over Clean Water Act violations
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has settled with CMA CGM, the world’s third largest shipping container company, over claims of violations of EPA’s Vessel General Permit issued under the Clean Water Act. Under the terms of the settlements, CMA CGM will pay $165,000 in penalties for claims of violations …
Read More »Built on Water Exhibit opens at Ontario Museum of History & Art
The Ontario Museum of History & Art presents Built on Water: Ontario and Inland Southern California, the new permanent exhibit that focuses on the history and future of water in the Ontario region, and brings together the story of local water agencies, regional tribes, agriculture, water conservation, and the creation …
Read More »EPA settles with Hilmar Cheese for Safe Drinking Water Act violations
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 …
Read More »Cal Water finalizes Acquisition of Skylonda Mutual Water Company
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 …
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