In order to meet Bay Delta salinity and outflow requirements, the Bureau of Reclamation announced this week a plan to increase flow releases from New Melones Reservoir. Additional flow releases will begin on the lower Stanislaus River on May 10 and will reach a total flow of 1,000 cubic feet per second and again on May 11 to reach 1,500 cfs. This increased flow of 1,500 cfs will likely occur for an extended duration. …
Read More »DWR moves forward with Castaic Dam modernization
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is set to begin work on two key projects which are a part of the ongoing modernization of Castaic Dam in Los Angeles County. The department will oversee the installation of new equipment to monitor the dam’s stability and work to strengthen the dam’s intake …
Read More »Coachella Valley receives grant for Cal OES for emergency backup generator
Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) announced this week they received a grant from the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for $300,000. The District will use the funding to install an emergency backup generator on a well that serves nearly 25,000 residents in the East Valley. Located in Thermal, the well …
Read More »Cal Water begins infrastructure upgrade in Torrance
Cal Water started work Monday on a water infrastructure upgrade in western Torrance. The project is part of the utility’s commitment to ensuring critical infrastructure remains safe and reliable. Cal Water will replace 860 feet of aging 6-inch cast-iron main with 8-inch PVC pipe. The existing water main was installed …
Read More »Semitropic and Bard receive more than $1.5 million in agricultural water conservation grants
Semitropic Water Storage District and Bard Water District have been selected as the two recipients of the Agricultural Water Use Efficiency Grant Program for fiscal year 2020 by the Bureau of Reclamation. The award of $1.65 million combined with contributions from Natural Resources Conservation Service support and local cost-share, will …
Read More »Alameda WD Invests in New State-of-the-Art Water Meter Technology
The Alameda County Water District (ACWD) recently announced plans to begin installing Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) throughout Fremont, Newark, and Union City. The upgrades will allow ACWD to read meters remotely, detect leaks faster, and allow customers to monitor consumption data in a user-friendly web portal. “We are proud to …
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