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Palmdale Water District is increasing the amount of funding available in their Rate Assistance Program, which offers subsidies to qualified customers. The district’s board voted to increase the program’s budget from $170,000 to $210,000 which will allow 700 customers to receive assistance. “The RAP is funded by non-operating revenues, such …

The Orange County Water District (OCWD) has been awarded a $30 million grant from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) as part of the WaterSMART: Title XVI WIIN Act. This funding, provided by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, is designated for OCWD’s PFAS treatment program to eliminate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances …

San Bernardino Valley recently announced the unanimous selection of Jose Velasquez as the new Director for Division 1. Following a selection process that included interviews open to the public and streamed online, the Board of Directors appointed Velasquez to the seat left vacant by the passing of Dr. June Hayes. …

Shortly after being sworn into office, President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the Secretary of Commerce and the Secretary of the Interior “to immediately restart the work from my first Administration by the National Marine Fisheries Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Reclamation, and other agencies …

Rick Aragon has been selected as Western Municipal Water District’s new Assistant General Manager (AGM) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Aragon brings decades of experience in water management, finance, and strategic planning, having served for more than a decade as CFO at several prominent agencies, including Rancho Water in Temecula, …

San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District (San Bernardino Valley) recently announced the election of T. Milford Harrison as President, Gil Botello as Vice President, and Susan Longville as Treasurer of the Board of Directors. The new officers were selected during the Board’s January 7 meeting. “I appreciate the support of …