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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. …

This week the Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced the award of $44 million in financial assistance to small communities struggling to address drought impacts as part of the Small Community Drought Relief Program. These communities serve fewer than 3,000 connections and are most vulnerable to water supply issues due …

Quality Investors LLC and David G. Epstein, the owners of a three-acre residential construction project in Oceanside, face a $411,475 penalty from the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board for allegedly violating multiple provisions of their stormwater discharge permit in December 2021. Most notably, the owners’ apparent failure to …

The West Valley Water District (WVWD) Board of Directors on Nov. 21 announced the appointment of a seasoned public finance expert, auditor and accountant William F. Fox as the organization’s new chief financial officer (CFO). Mr. Fox brings more than four decades of progressively responsible experience in auditing and public …

Mojave Water Agency Board Treasurer Dr. Kimberly Cox has been reappointed to the Lahontan Regional Quality Control Board by Governor Gavin Newsom. This appointment, which extends her service through September 2026, is pending Senate confirmation. Cox stated that she appreciates the Governor’s reappointment during this critical time of drought within …