Infrastructure

The State Water Resources Control Board recently awarded Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA) $10 million in grant funding from the Proposition I Storm Water Grant Program for a storm water facilities improvement project. The project is a joint effort between IEUA and the Chino Basin Watermaster (Watermaster) to divert and …

“We are delighted to help some of California’s most innovative communities address their critical water supply needs and protect water quality at the same time,” said State Water Resources Control Board Chair Felicia Marcus. Marcus recently announced the awarding of more than $100 million in grants to municipalities and special …

The California Public Utilities Commission has announced that Meadowbrook Water Company (MWC) in Merced County will be acquired by California American Water (CAW). The Meadowbrook system was purchased for $4 million and will add some 1,650 new service connections to CAW’s customer base in its Sacramento district. MWC was founded …

Looking to provide increased water supply reliability, improved water quality, sustainability and efficiency along with protection during emergencies, five south Orange County water districts have banded together to open a second water treatment plant. Irvine Ranch Water District and the Moulton Niguel, Santa Margarita, Trabuco Canyon and El Toro water …

The recent grand opening of the state-of-the-art Groundwater Wellhead Treatment System in Rialto by the West Valley Water District (WVWD) marked environmental history.  The new water treatment plant is the first of its kind in the United States utilizing a natural bioremediation process to remove perchlorate and other harmful chemicals …

California American Water announced it has received approval from the California Public Utilities Commission to acquire the Geyserville Water Works system in Sonoma County. California American Water will begin operating the water system as of November 17. The water system was purchased for $1.5 million and will add approximately 318 …