On Wednesday, the Biden Administration issued the first-ever national, legally enforceable drinking water standard to protect communities from exposure to harmful per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as ‘forever chemicals.’ According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) the new limits will reduce PFAS exposure for approximately 100 million people, prevent …
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Earlier this week, Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled his updated water plan for California while participating in the April snow survey at Phillips Station which showed an above average snowpack for the state. He spoke about the need to protect California’s water supplies from the climate crisis while boosting our ability …
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Through its successful gap funding program, San Gorgonio Pass Water Agency (SGPWA) supports South Mesa Water Company (SMWC) as the small water agency implements a $10.2 million grant from the State Water Resources Control Board. The SGPWA Board of Directors approved a plan at its March 4, 2024 meeting to …
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Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) received national recognition for its recycled water outreach and education program when it was presented with the Award of Excellence from the WateReuse Association. This marks the third consecutive year that EMWD has received a national Award of Excellence from WateReuse, a professional organization which …
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Marina Coast Water District recently announced that it received two Projects of the Year awards, one for emergency disaster preparedness and the other for an environmental project. Both awards are from the American Public Works Association (APWA), Monterey Chapter. The first award is for the Ord Village Lift (pump) Station. …
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Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) recently announced they have been selected as the best-tasting tap water during the Multi-State Salinity Coalition conference in Denver last month. Entries from California, Texas, Maryland, Montana and Colorado participated in the competition. EMWD’s entry was produced at the district’s Desalination Complex, which removes salts …
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