More than $85 million has been awarded to 26 projects throughout California that to address urban flooding and deliver environmental benefits. The California Natural Resources Agency recently announced the projects selected for funding, 19 of which will benefit disadvantaged communities, and employ a mix of traditional and green infrastructure solutions to …
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Olivenhain Municipal Water District (OMWD) has begun construction replacing aging water infrastructure near the intersection of Rancho Santa Fe Road and Encinitas Boulevard. The Manchester Avenue Potable Water Pipeline Project will replace and relocate: Approximately 1,900 linear feet of 12-inch pipeline in Manchester Avenue from Colony Terrace north to Encinitas …
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced a $131 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to the Orange County Water District (OCWD) to help remove per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from local groundwater. “At EPA, tackling PFAS pollution and safeguarding public health is a top priority. …
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Last week the Santa Margarita Water District (SMWD) received approval to annex the City of San Juan Capistrano’s water and wastewater facilities. The approval by the Orange County Local Agency Formation Commission (OC LAFCO) affirms SMWD’s ability to assume the City of San Juan Capistrano’s water and wastewater services. “We …
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The Bureau of Reclamation’s East Park Reservoir and surrounding parklands will temporarily close on August 20 for dam inspection and maintenance. Work on the 111-year-old dam is scheduled when the reservoir level is lowest due to drought conditions and the infrastructure is more accessible. East Park Dam and Reservoir are …
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Soon more customers in the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) service area will be able to receive recycled water for outdoor irrigation. CVWD announced that work has begun on the expansion of the Non-Potable Water (NPW) distribution pipeline system, which will enable four more golf courses to receive NPW for …
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