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The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is urging people to avoid physical contact with the water at Lake Perris’ Moreno Beach in Riverside County until further notice due to the presence of blue-green algae. People should also avoid eating fish or shellfish. A danger advisory was put in place this …

Nurit Katz has been appointed to the Los Angeles Board of Water and Power Commissioners. Katz, the Chief Sustainability Officer for UCLA, was appointed to the Board by Mayor Eric Garcetti, and will be the fifth member of the all-female city commission. Katz fills the Board position left vacant when …

San Jose Water (SJW), Inc. recently announced it has formed a strategic partnership with the Santa Clara County FireSafe Council (SCCFSC) to provide a series of technology solutions supporting SJW’s commitment to environmental stewardship and water resources management. With a focus on reducing wildfire risk and creating a consortium to …

Attorney Van Tran was recently appointed to the Orange County Water District (OCWD) Board of Directors to represent Division 4, which includes the cities of Los Alamitos, Seal Beach, and parts of Cypress, Fountain Valley, Garden Grove, Westminster, and Buena Park. “I am honored to serve on the OCWD Board …

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a memorandum to states yesterday that provides direction on how to use the nation’s clean water permitting program to protect against per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The guidance outlines how states can monitor for PFAS discharges and take steps to reduce them where …

The Central Coast Water Board has reached an $870,000 settlement with the city of San Juan Bautista for 327 alleged violations, dating back to March 2007, in connection with discharges from its wastewater treatment and reclamation facility. The alleged violations include exceedances of limits for salts, bacteria and other parameters. …