A group had proposed moving funds from the High Speed Rail project to fund water infrastructure. The ballot initiative is currently undergoing signature gathering in order to qualify for the November ballot. Opponents of the initiative, many of whom are in favor of the High Speed Rail Project, believe that …
Read More »Stockton residents call for halt to chloramine use
Due to the water contamination taking place in Flint, Michigan, the issue of safe drinking water has become cause for concern, especially for one Central Valley city: Stockton. A few weeks ago, Stockton changed how they purify their drinking water, moving from chlorine to chloramine, a combination of chlorine and …
Read More »MWD’s legislative outlook on the Twin Tunnels Project
On Friday, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD), the largest wholesaler of water in the state, held a community briefing on water supply issues. In attendance was Congressman Ken Calvert (R-Corona), who represents the 42nd congressional district and State Senator Mike Morrell (R-Rancho Cucamonga), who represents the 23rd senate …
Read More »Dam removal a win for environmentalists, PacifiCorp
The Klamath River, which runs from Southern Oregon to the Pacific Ocean in Northern California, will soon have four hydroelectric dams removed from its waterways. California, Oregon and the feds – via the Departments of the Interior and Commerce – are working with the dams’ owner, PacifiCorp, to remove the …
Read More »Department of Water Resources Shuts Down California Aqueduct for Repairs
A break in the lining and underlying embankment of the California Aqueduct near Taft in Kern County was first discovered January 2 and has caused the Department of Water Resources(DWR) to halt the flow of water so repairs can be made. Water will be drained from a “pool” of the …
Read More »Nestle to help diversify water supply
To help diversify water supplies in the Inland Empire, Nestle has partnered with the Cucamonga Valley Water District to build a groundwater treatment project. The $4.7 million project will receive $1 million from Nestle over the next eight years. The water agency is responsible for managing, constructing and operating the …
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