Industry

Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) has announced that Operations Supervisor Dave Paulson has been named the American Membrane Technology Association’s Operator of the Year for 2020. “We are incredibly proud that Dave was recognized with this award,” General Manager Paul Cook said. “This is a really big deal, and well …

Three months after closing its lobby to the public due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Palmdale Water District (PWD) has announced they will start a phased reopening next week on June 22 with appointments available on Mondays and Thursdays. The in-person appointments will be for customers who have difficulty taking care …

Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) recently announced that a final agreement with the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) has been reached that will significantly increase what was already the largest grant award in EMWD’s history. EMWD’s $36.3 million grant has been increased to $44.9 million for the Perris North Groundwater …

The Bureau of Reclamation California-Great Basin office in Sacramento announced that Daniel Villanueva has been selected to serve as the Region’s Occupational Safety and Health Manager. In his new role, Daniel will oversee regional services for Occupational Safety and Health, Industrial Hygiene, and Emergency Management. “Daniel comes to Reclamation with …

The Valley Water Board of Directors recently announced that Rick Callender has been selected to serve as chief executive officer.  Callendar will succeed Norma Camacho, who gave notice to the Board last November. Camacho’s last day at Valley Water will be July 10, 2020. Callender, who has worked for Valley …

The Orange County Water District (OCWD) recently announced they have been awarded a $3.6 million grant from the California Department of Water Resources Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) grant program for use toward the construction of its Groundwater Replenishment System (GWRS) Final Expansion project. The expansion of the GWRS will …