Industry

With the San Bernardino region in deepening economic crisis due to the pandemic and the water industry facing a pending shortage of skilled workers, the West Valley Water District (WVWD) Board of Directors approved a partnership with Jewish Vocational Services (JVS) to create an Inland Empire Water Career Pathways Program (IEWCPP) …

The Shasta County Department of Public Works has agreed to a $517,760 fine to settle a case involving an overflow from their sanitary sewer collection system and violations of effluent limitations at their wastewater treatment plant. The 465,227-gallon overflow occurred in early February of 2019 in an area known as …

The California Water Commission is conducting a series of virtual public workshops as part of its efforts to assess a potential state role in financing conveyance projects that could help meet needs in a changing climate. The Commission will use the information gathered at four regional workshops to produce a …

California American Water is working with state legislators in Placer, Sacramento, Sonoma, Monterey County and Southern California to aid non-profits as part of its 30th annual “Operation Gobble” program. “Operation Gobble” is a joint charitable venture between California water companies and local state legislators that normally delivers thousands of turkeys to …

During their November 18 board meeting, the Olivenhain Municipal Water District (OMWD) board of directors recognized nine individuals and businesses with the 2020 Pure Excellence awards. The awards winners were recognized for making a significant, positive impact over the last year in the community, the San Diego region, or local …

The Orange County Water District (OCWD) has announced they have been recognized as a Special Districts Award Winner by AT&T and Government Technology Magazine in the Technology Innovation category for their virtual outreach and the use of technology to enhance services to the public during the COVID-19 pandemic. “It’s an …