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Water districts partner to ensure reliable water supply for region

Last week Western Municipal Water District (Western) and the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District (EVMWD) announced a historic partnership to ensure reliable and safe water supply to their customers. The new agreement between Western and EVMWD will provide water supply stability for both agencies as they plan for existing and …

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Aguilar Appointed to Fill Vacant CVWD Board Position

Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) recently announced the appointment of John Aguilar, Mayor of Cathedral City, to the board of directors during a special meeting. In his letter of interest for the position, Aguilar cited his strong interest in the mission of the district and his 30 years of experience …

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Eleven OC Water Agencies File PFAS Lawsuit

Last week eleven local water districts filed a lawsuit in Orange County Court alleging that PFAS manufacturers, DuPont, 3M, Chemours and Corteva and one consumer product manufacturer, Decra Roofing Systems are responsible for the costs of cleanup and decontamination related to PFAS in the districts’ water. The carcinogenic chemicals have …

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CPUC Authorizes Cal Water to Invest $828 Million Through 2021

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) issued its decision yesterday on the 2018 General Rate Case and Infrastructure Improvement Plan for California Water Service (Cal Water), the largest subsidiary of California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT). The decision marks the end of an extensive review of the utility’s water system …

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