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 …
Read More »Sweetwater Authority launches new water efficiency partner program
The new Water Efficiency Partner Program recently launched by Sweetwater Authority (Authority) aims at helping businesses save money by assisting them reduce their water use. Through the program, businesses gain access to a free water use audit and personalized recommendations. Businesses are also offered exclusive incentives to help offset the …
Read More »Olivenhain installs recycled water pipeline in Encinitas
Olivenhain Municipal Water District has begun construction on a new recycled water pipeline in Encinitas along Manchester Avenue and South El Camino Real from Via Poco to Tennis Club Drive. According to the District, once complete, the new pipeline will reduce demand for imported potable water by more than 10 …
Read More »IEUA workshop provides update on Chino Basin Program
Last week Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA) hosted a workshop where they provided an update on the Chino Basin Program (CBP) to CBP partners and stakeholders. During this Workshop, IEUA staff provided an overview of the Program’s next steps and an in-depth look into the many benefits that this Program …
Read More »California American Water begins water waste patrols
California American Water has begun water waste patrols in its service areas in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. The increased monitoring reflects ongoing drought conditions and a need to further curtail water consumption during the dry summer months. Patrols began yesterday and will monitor for prohibited irrigation such as watering …
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