The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) and other public agencies are reminding Californians that disinfecting wipes and paper towels should never be flushed down the toilet and to throw them away instead. Flushing wipes, paper towels and other similar products, (even ones that say they are flushable), will clog …
Read More »Customers Need to Be Wary of Scams
Due to the recent restrictions put in place to slow the spread of COVID-19, many public agencies are asking customers to conduct business online and by phone. As a result, scammers can and will target people to take advantage of the situation. One agency, Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) is …
Read More »DWR Awards $47 Million in Grants for Groundwater Sustainability
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) today awarded $47 million in grant funding to 53 applicants to support local agencies in development of plans to manage groundwater basins for long-term sustainability. These grants will support various projects including facilitating community outreach efforts, preparing feasibility studies for proposed actions to restore …
Read More »Eastern MWD Honors Senator Feinstein with Water Champion Award
Last week Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) announced that United States Senator Dianne Feinstein has been awarded their Water Champion Award. The EMWD Water Champion Award is presented to an individual who shows exemplary service in helping the district achieve its mission of providing clean, reliable water, wastewater and recycled …
Read More »Vallecitos employee leads by example with WaterSmart Landscape Makeover
We hear all the time that Californians need to conserve water through watersmart landscaping and using drought tolerant plants. Well, one Vallecitos Water District employee has taken that message to heart. Development Services Coordinator Eileen Koonce recently transformed the front yard at her new home into a beautiful water-efficient design …
Read More »District Offers Rebates to Customers for Fixing Leaks
Sweetwater Authority (Authority) has announced they will be offering rebates of up to $75 to customers who repair leaks during the month of March. The special month-long rebate is in celebration of the national Fix a Leak Week, which serves as an annual reminder to check household plumbing fixtures and …
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