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In consideration of customers water needs during COVID-19, East Valley Water District (EVWD) has announced they will be temporarily expanding customers’ indoor water budget from 60 gallons per person, per day to 75 gal/p/day. During the March 25 meeting, the Governing Board unanimously approved a temporary twenty- five percent increase …

The Bureau of Reclamation announced that Boca Dam’s seismic safety modification project has resumed following its seasonal closure in November 2019. The construction project corrects seismic risks and includes the addition of a stability berm, a 25-feet wider crest and a reinforced concrete road. The spillway had been updated for …

Local high school students were honored for their winning photos at Sweetwater Authority (Authority) Governing Board meeting last month. Nearly 100 students from the Authority’s service area entered the annual water photo contest, which challenged students to showcase through photography the importance of water in everyday life. The following students …

In an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 and practice social distancing, the Contra Costa Water District (CCWD) is offering Water Wise Phone Consultations to district customers. District staff are available to provide personalized phone assistance for questions regarding water consumption, leaks, and indoor and outdoor water conservation best …

Helix Water District’s employee volunteer program, Helix Helps, is hosting a virtual food drive in partnership with the San Diego Food Bank to help feed vulnerable families and seniors impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. “Right now, making sure that families and seniors are fed and have access to food is …

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) released a draft report on Tuesday to help small water suppliers and rural communities plan for the next drought, wildfire, or other natural disaster that may cause water shortages. The report, entitled Small Water Suppliers and Rural Communities at Risk of Drought and Water Shortage …