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State Board Reminds Public Not to Flush Wipes or Paper Towels

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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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