Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) approved an additional $3 million to encourage customer participation in conservation rebate programs bringing the total investment for fiscal year 2022-2023 to $5.85 million. Since July 1, $650,000 has been paid to turf conversion program participants and an additional $2.2 million is reserved for approved …
Read More »Marina Coast Water District to begin supplying Seaside with recycled water
The Seaside City Council recently approved the purchase of 407 acre-feet per year of recycled water capacity for $7.5 million from Marina Coast Water District. The purchase is one of the last steps needed for Marina Coast Water District (MCWD) to begin supplying Seaside with over 132 million gallons per …
Read More »Urban water use down 10 percent statewide in July
Statewide urban water use dropped by 10.4% in July compared to the same time in 2020 according to numbers released by the State Water Resources Control Board last week. According to the Board, in July 2022, all hydrologic regions saw clear decreases in water use relative to July 2020, with …
Read More »Cucamonga Valley Water receives grant to increase recycled water
Cucamonga Valley Water District (CVWD) has received a grant from the State Water Resources Control Board to increase its use of recycled water. The $317,000 grant will help fund approximately 35% of a recycled water project in the Village of Heritage within the City of Fontana. The project will include …
Read More »SoCalGas Partners with West Basin Water to offer conservation upgrades
Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) has partnered with West Basin Municipal Water District to offer $150,000 in water conservation and energy efficiency upgrades for 100 income eligible families. The first-time project will provide upgrades to 100 homes within priority communities in Los Angeles County beginning this summer. As part of …
Read More »West Basin receives state and federal grants for turf replacement program
The West Basin Municipal Water District received a $385,000 WaterSMART Grant from the Bureau of Reclamation and a $300,000 grant from the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) Urban and Multibenefit Drought Relief Grant Program. “We thank the Bureau of Reclamation and the Department of Water Resources for recognizing and supporting …
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