Furthering efforts to improve resilience and protect drinking water supplies threatened by climate change impacts, the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board for the first time has authorized the use of advanced treated recycled wastewater to replenish groundwater. The permit approved by the San Diego Water Board allows Pure …
Read More »Moulton Niguel Water District receives federal grant for conservation programs
Thanks to a federal grant, Moulton Niguel Water District customers will soon be able to cash in for conserving water. The Bureau of Reclamation has awarded Moulton Niguel $400,000 in matching federal grants for conservation programs designed for Moulton Niguel customers. The 2021 grant is the third federal grant awarded …
Read More »California American Water seeking approval of recycled water agreement in Monterey
California American Water filed an application Monday with the California Public Utilities Commission seeking approval of an agreement it recently negotiated with Monterey-area public agencies, Monterey One Water and the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District, for the purchase of additional advanced treated recycled water to be provided by an expansion …
Read More »Western Municipal receives funding for water efficiency project
The Bureau of Reclamation has awarded Western Municipal Water District (WMWD) $70,000 to implement the first phase of critical improvements identified in Western’s Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Master Plan. The funding is part of Reclamation’s WaterSMART Small-Scale Water Efficiency Projects program. Western’s SCADA program allows the agency to monitor and …
Read More »DWR approves Yuba Groundwater Sustainability Plan
The California Department of Water Resources today formally approved the groundwater sustainability plan for the North and South Yuba groundwater subbasins in Yuba County. The plan was developed by Yuba Water Agency in coordination with Cordua Irrigation District, the City of Marysville and dozens of stakeholders to meet the requirements of the …
Read More »Sacramento-Area Water Use Down 17 Percent in October
Sacramento-area residents reduced their water use by 17 percent in October compared to the same month in 2020, according to an analysis by the Regional Water Authority (RWA), which represents 20 water providers serving 2 million people in the greater Sacramento region. The findings come from reviewing preliminary October water …
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