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Olivenhain Municipal Water District General Manager Kimberly Thorner was seated earlier this month for her first board meeting as OMWD’s representative on the San Diego County Water Authority board of directors. Thorner was unanimously appointed to the position by OMWD’s board at its November 18, 2020 meeting and she was …

California water systems large and small are facing unprecedented financial challenges brought on by the coronavirus pandemic according to a survey conducted by the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB). The SWRCB surveyed more than 500 small- to medium-sized water systems and 150 large systems, which provide service to about …

Governor Gavin Newsom announced last week three appointees to the California Water Commission. The Commission provides a public forum for discussing water issues, advises the Director of the Department of Water Resources on matters within the Department’s jurisdiction, approves rules and regulations, and monitors and reports on the construction and …

Western Municipal Water District (WMWD) announced last week that they are one of only seven utilities in the U.S. to receive Platinum level recognition by the Alliance for Water Efficiency (AWE) for their water use efficiency programs. In a statement released by WMWD, Board President Brenda Dennstedt said, “I am …

The Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA) was selected by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as one of 55 project applicants across 20 states invited to apply for a low-interest Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan. Established by the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014, the …

San Jose Water Company (San Jose Water) announced this week they have filed their 2021 General Rate Case (GRC) application with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). According to the application a $435 million capital investment program is planned to ensure a safe and resilient water system. Since 2005, San …