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Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) has announced that Operations Supervisor Dave Paulson has been named the American Membrane Technology Association’s Operator of the Year for 2020. “We are incredibly proud that Dave was recognized with this award,” General Manager Paul Cook said. “This is a really big deal, and well …

Three months after closing its lobby to the public due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Palmdale Water District (PWD) has announced they will start a phased reopening next week on June 22 with appointments available on Mondays and Thursdays. The in-person appointments will be for customers who have difficulty taking care …

Last week the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued a new 40-year operating license for the Middle Fork American River Project which supplies water, clean hydroelectric power, public recreational opportunities and environmental stewardship for the people of Placer County and the region. The first license for the river project was …

Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) recently announced that a final agreement with the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) has been reached that will significantly increase what was already the largest grant award in EMWD’s history. EMWD’s $36.3 million grant has been increased to $44.9 million for the Perris North Groundwater …

The Bureau of Reclamation California-Great Basin office in Sacramento announced that Daniel Villanueva has been selected to serve as the Region’s Occupational Safety and Health Manager. In his new role, Daniel will oversee regional services for Occupational Safety and Health, Industrial Hygiene, and Emergency Management. “Daniel comes to Reclamation with …

Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District (EVMWD) has received a $1.4 million grant from the Bureau of Reclamation for planning the expansion of its Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility. Population growth is projected to increase by 50 percent over the next 25 years which will impact EVMWD’s system by placing a greater …