Robert S. Grantham has been selected as the next General Manager for Santa Margarita Water District (SMWD). Grantham will begin in the role on June 17, 2024. Grantham most recently served as the General Manager of the Rancho California Water District. At Rancho, Grantham led efforts to define and adopt the …
Read More »Metropolitan Celebrates Four Innovative, Water-Saving Projects
Metropolitan Water District recognized four Southern California projects in Los Angeles, Riverside and San Diego counties that showcase the latest in water efficiency during their second annual One Water Awards ceremony. The projects feature major improvements to water management operations and equipment such as reusing condensation from air conditioning and …
Read More »Desert Water Agency names new Director of Public Affairs
Desert Water Agency recently announced Victoria Llort has been named Director of Public Affairs and Conservation. Llort started in her new position on April 22, and will oversee public awareness, conservation, legislative and community involvement programs for the agency. “Victoria is well-versed in the federal, state and regional water landscape, …
Read More »Agreement will provide water from Cadiz project for housing
Cadiz, Inc. and Fenner Gap Mutual Water Company have signed an agreement with Soltra Communities California LLC to deliver 1,275 acre-feet of water per year from the Cadiz Water Supply and Storage Project. This is the first time Cadiz has contracted with a housing developer for water supply. The water …
Read More »Northern California Tribe agrees to improve drinking water safeguards
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced a settlement with the Grindstone Indian Rancheria of Wintun-Wailaki Indians in Glenn County, Calif., that requires the Tribe to take immediate action to address issues with its drinking water system and comply with the federal Safe …
Read More »State sets limits for chromium-6 in drinking water
Last week the State Water Resources Control Board voted to adopt a maximum contaminant level (MCL) of 10 parts per billion (ppb) for hexavalent chromium, more commonly known as chromium-6, the toxic chemical compound made infamous by the movie “Erin Brockovich.” Chromium-6 is an odorless and tasteless heavy metal that …
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