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Municipal and Industrial Water Rate-setting Policy for Central Valley Project water contractors were finalized earlier this week by the Bureau of Reclamation. The rate-setting policy reflects the recovery of the federal investment for construction, operation and maintenance of the CVP for M&I water users. It provides the methodology for costs …

Westlands Water District has announced the donation of 4.61 acres of land to the City of Mendota for the planned Rojas Pierce Park Expansion. The land will support Phase 2 of the expansion which will include two soccer fields, an additional restroom and concession building, and sports field lighting, as …

The Board of Directors of the East Orange County Water District has appointed David Youngblood as General Manager. Youngblood replaces longtime district head Lisa Ohlund, who has served since 2009 and retired in December. “On behalf of my fellow board members, I want to thank Lisa Ohlund for capping her …

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced an $85 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to the City of San Mateo, California, for a project that will reduce sewer overflows. Today’s announcement complements a separate WIFIA loan of $210 million announced in November 2020 for upgrades to …

For the first time in three decades, the federal government updated its Lead and Copper Rule (LCR). The Environmental Protection Agency’s 409-page updated version requires water utilities to test for lead at schools and child-care facilities and establish a new “trigger level” for contamination at which systems must review their …

The Water Forum announced earlier this month the selection of Jessica Law as its new Executive Director. Law brings more than 15 years of experience in water and environmental resource management, public process, and land use planning. “Jessica’s expertise in the field of water and the skill sets needed to …