The Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced last week three projects that will receive support from DWR’s Water Desalination Grant Program, and an additional six projects that will receive funds through a partnership with the National Alliance for Water Innovation to advance desalination implementation and research. “California faces a range …
Read More »Anabtawi appointed General Manager for Mojave Water Agency
Adnan Anabtawi has been appointed as the next General Manager for the Mojave Water Agency effective April 5. He had previously served as Assistant General Manager. “The Board unanimously selected Adnan and has great confidence in his ability to lead this Agency,” said Board President Mike Page. “He brings extensive …
Read More »Emergency Funding will Deliver Clean Drinking Water to Central Coast Communities
Two underrepresented California communities will receive $17 million from the Department of Water Resources (DWR) to support consolidation of 10 water systems and address water quality issues. The funding, from the Urban Community Drought Relief Program, will benefit communities in San Benito and Monterey Counties who rely almost solely on …
Read More »Febbo to become first female general manager for Westlands Water District
Allison Febbo has been named the next General Manager for Westlands Water District (Westlands). Febbo will be the first woman to serve as Westlands General Manager. “We are thrilled to welcome Allison Febbo to the Westlands Water District team,” said Jeff Fortune, Board President. “Allison is a pragmatic, collaborative leader …
Read More »EPA proposes PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation
Earlier this month the EPA announced a new rule to establish legally enforceable levels for six PFAS in drinking water. The proposed National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) for six PFAS including perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS), perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA), hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (HFPO-DA, commonly known as …
Read More »Eastern receives award for recycled water retrofit project
Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) has been honored by the national WateReuse Association with its Award for Excellence for its innovative recycled water retrofit and landscape transformation at The Lakes at Hemet West community. For The Lakes at Hemet West retrofit, park management had sought to bring recycled water to …
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