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The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) and other public agencies are reminding Californians that disinfecting wipes and paper towels should never be flushed down the toilet and to throw them away instead. Flushing wipes, paper towels and other similar products, (even ones that say they are flushable), will clog …

Due to the recent restrictions put in place to slow the spread of COVID-19, many public agencies are asking customers to conduct business online and by phone. As a result, scammers can and will target people to take advantage of the situation. One agency, Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) is …

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) today awarded $47 million in grant funding to 53 applicants to support local agencies in development of plans to manage groundwater basins for long-term sustainability. These grants will support various projects including facilitating community outreach efforts, preparing feasibility studies for proposed actions to restore …

Last week Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) announced that United States Senator Dianne Feinstein has been awarded their Water Champion Award. The EMWD Water Champion Award is presented to an individual who shows exemplary service in helping the district achieve its mission of providing clean, reliable water, wastewater and recycled …

Mojave Water Agency (MWA) announced last week that during the February 27 meeting, the Board of Directors named Kathy Cortner Interim General Manager. Cortner will replace Tom McCarthy, who has served as General Manager since 2017 and accepted a position with the Kern County Water Agency. “The Board of Directors …

Helix Water District has launched its ninth annual Lake Jennings Spring Photo Contest to share the beauty of its reservoir with the local community. The contest is open to photos taken at Lake Jennings between March 1 and May 31, 2020. Contest participants can get a free day pass to …