The Bureau of Reclamation has announced it will fund three California congressionally authorized Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Projects. The $12,867,342 to be shared by the three California water agencies is part of a total of $16.98 million Reclamation is providing to a total of five water agencies. Of …
Read More »Reclamation Seeks Alternatives in Dealing with Seismic Risks at Merced County’s B.F. Sisk Dam
R. Sisk Dam, also known as San Luis Dam, located in Merced County has been evaluated by the Bureau of Reclamation for potential environmental impacts of various alternatives to reduce seismic risks. Pursuant to the recommended actions from the environmental impact statement/environmental impact (EIS/EIR) report recommended actions are expected to …
Read More »Cal Water Completes two infrastructure improvement projects
California Water Service (Cal Water) recently completed two infrastructure projects in the Kern River Valley and Los Altos. The first was the installation of more than 4,200 feet of a new transmission water main in the Los Altos’ Rancho neighborhood, which will strengthen water system reliability and infrastructure resiliency for …
Read More »Metropolitan Water District Board of Directors Welcomes Compton City Councilwoman Tana McCoy
Compton City Councilwoman Tana L. McCoy has been appointed to the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) of Southern California Board of Directors as the city’s representative to the 38-member board. She succeeds Janna Zurita, who served on Metropolitan’s board since November 2015. In seating McCoy on the board MWD Board Chairwoman …
Read More »Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Funds Authorized by State Water Board
The California State Water Resources Control Board announced on Wednesday that nearly a quarter billion dollars has been authorized for spending to aid local water systems provide safe, reliable drinking water to communities throughout the state. The State Water Board’s action will aid in the fulfillment of the 2012 Human …
Read More »Two California Water Agencies Awarded Reclamation Grants for Water Conservation Field Services
The Bureau of Reclamation has awarded $505,359 in Water Conservation Field Services Program (WCFSP) grants as cost-share grant funding to seven Arizona and California water entities including cities, associations and water districts. Two of the awarded seven are California water districts. Provided through the WaterSMART Water Conservation Field Services Program …
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