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Carson-headquartered West Basin Municipal Water District (WBMWD) recently announced the completion of its recycled water Pump Station Improvements Project, targeting enhanced local water supply and sustainability. The almost $18 million project includes the construction of a new pump station and the installation of a three-megawatt emergency generator at the most …

The Bureau of Reclamation has released a grant funding opportunity, the “Cooperative Watershed Management Program” to help communities establish a new watershed group, expand an existing group and complete restoration planning efforts. Reclamation is working to encourage diverse stakeholders to find local solutions to address their water management needs. Reclamation …

Chino-based Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA) has distinguished itself with recent recognitions from the California Association of Sanitation Agencies (CASA) during the more than 60-year-old trade association’s annual conference. IEUA was recognized with two “excellence” awards: the “Excellence in Innovations and Resiliency” for the IEUA and Inland Empire Regional Composting …

Senate Bill 559, written to secure California’s water supply by setting up a policy framework to invest in the Friant-Kern Canal, failed to reach a vote on the Senate floor before the Sept. 13 legislative deadline. The bill, authored by Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-14th District-Sanger), proposed a $400 million infusion …

Yuba Water Agency (YWA) General Manager Curt Aikens was honored last week by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Sacramento Section with the 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award. The achievement award recognizes people who, through their innovative efforts and long-term involvement, have advanced or significantly contributed to the field of …

California American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, has entered into an agreement to purchase Bass Lake Water Company’s (BLWC) potable water distribution system. The community of Bass Lake is a census-designated place in Madera County, 14 miles south of the entrance to Yosemite National Park, in the foothills of …