Earlier this month Olivenhain Municipal Water District announced they began supplying locally produced recycled water to the Seagate Village Homeowner Association in Encinitas. The project is a collaboration between OMWD and San Elijo Joint Powers Authority since 2014 to bring recycled water to the Village Park neighborhood. San Elijo Water …
Read More »IEUA Launches New Digital Education Program
Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA) has announced the launch of a new digital education program geared toward educating kids and the entire family about sustaining our natural resources. Wally’s Water Conservation Camp is a 20 day, at-home digital program booklet that will teach kids of all ages and families about …
Read More »IEUA Recognizes July as Smart Irrigation Month
The Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA) celebrates July as Smart Irrigation Month. The Irrigation Association® started this public outreach campaign in 2005 to educate the public on the importance of efficient outdoor water-use by implementing simple practices and utilizing innovative, efficient irrigation tools. Throughout the month of July, IEUA will …
Read More »Desert Water Agency earns $425,000 in Grants for Grass Removal Program
Desert Water Agency (DWA) was awarded $425,000 from the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) and US Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) for its grass removal program. These funds will help residents, businesses and homeowners associations within Desert Water Agency’s boundaries replace grass with less water-intensive options. “This is a win-win …
Read More »Reclamation provides $3.3 million to 52 WaterSMART Small-Scale Water Efficiency Projects
The Bureau of Reclamation has selected 52 projects in 13 states in the West to share $3.3 million in WaterSMART grants for small-scale water efficiency improvements. These projects deliver on the Department of the Interior and Reclamation’s commitment to support local entities as they plan for and implement actions to …
Read More »West Basin expands recycled water use at Torrance Commerce Center
West Basin Municipal Water District (West Basin) announced the completion of a new recycled water project at the Torrance Commerce Center (Center) earlier this week. The Center, which is located on the former Toyota North American Headquarters property, will use recycled water to irrigate the landscape surrounding three new buildings. …
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