The “largest and longest-running water tasting in the world” contest took place over the weekend in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia. The 32nd annual International Water Tasting event judged more than forty waters in the non-carbonated category. This year an Ohio water district took top prize for U.S. Best Municipal Water …
Read More »Grant funding available for small-scale water efficiency projects
Have a small-scale water efficiency project that will conserve or better manage water more effectively? Well, the Bureau of Reclamation has grants available just for you. The WaterSMART Small-Scale Water Efficiency Projects grant opportunity is open now through April 28. “These small, community-led projects can help western communities address some …
Read More »San Jose Water receives $9.7 million for customer water debt
San Jose Water has received funds from the California Water and Wastewater Arrearage Payment Program. Funded by the American Rescue Plan Act, the funds are intended to help support customers who experienced financial hardship due to COVID-19, and were unable to pay their water bills from March 4, 2020 to …
Read More »Coachella Valley Water Leadership program underway
The 6th Annual Water Counts Academy, hosted by CV Water Counts, a collaborative of the Coachella Valley’s six water agencies, is currently underway. The free program is open to locals who want a better understanding of how water in the desert works. It kicked off on Feb. 3 with a …
Read More »Castro to oversee Reclamation’s design and construction division
Jesse Castro has been selected by the Bureau of Reclamation’s California Great-Basin Region to oversee the Division of Design and Construction. This division is responsible for providing technical engineering, geologic, survey, and mapping support services for the region. The division also serves as the lead for the Regional Dam Safety …
Read More »Boatwright named to Sacramento Suburban Water District Board
Jay Boatwright, a 40-year District resident with a long history of community service, has been appointed to the Sacramento Suburban Water District (SSWD) Board of Directors. Mr. Boatwright brings to the position extensive experience as a project manager and executive in the commercial construction industry after recently retiring from a …
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