Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District (EVMWD) is excited to offer a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math in Public Utilities Learning Lab (STEM PULL) to local high school students in July 2021. The weeklong event is a collaboration between Riverside Public Utilities, EVMWD, Bourns Engineering, and other local organizations. During the …
Read More »OC and Serrano Water Districts recognized for PFAS water treatment plant
The American Society of Civil Engineers-Orange County (ASCE-OC) has recognized Orange County Water District (OCWD) and Serrano Water District (SWD) for their work on the Serrano Water District PFAS Treatment Plant. The agencies’ efforts to remove per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from groundwater supplies was featured as an outstanding project …
Read More »Western announces 2021 Lois B. Krieger Water Project Grant for Educators awardees
Western Municipal Water District (WMWD) recently announced the award of more than $6,000 to 11 teachers in Riverside County through the Lois B. Krieger Water Project Grants for Educators program. Each fall, qualifying teachers can apply to receive funding for water-related classroom projects. This year’s awards include projects that focus …
Read More »Susan Kennedy appointed to Cadiz Inc Board of Directors
Cadiz Inc. announced this week the appointment of Susan Kennedy to the Company’s Board of Directors. Kennedy brings more than 30 years of relevant public and private experience, including her roles as former Commissioner of the California Public Utilities Commission, former Chief of Staff and Cabinet Secretary to two California …
Read More »EMWD Offers Payment Assistance Programs
Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) is offering payment assistance programs for customers who may be facing financial difficulties with paying their water bills due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While the Governor’s Executive Order currently prohibits shutoffs for non-payment, once that order is lifted, many customers with significant balances due may …
Read More »Grantham named General Manager of Rancho California Water District
The Rancho California Water District (Rancho Water) Board of Directors announced at their March 11, 2021 board meeting that Robert Grantham had been selected as the new General Manager. Richard Aragon and Eva Plajzer, who have been acting as interim General Managers for the past five months, will continue in …
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