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The State Water Resources Control Board on Friday issued a Cease and Desist Order directing Nestle Waters North America to stop its spring water diversions in the San Bernardino National Forest. According to the Board, Nestle has been unlawfully diverting water for years. In response to multiple complaints alleging that …

Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) recently announced the selection of Joe Mouawad to lead the district as the General Manager following a nationwide search. EMWD’s Board of Directors unanimously approved the hire. Mouawad has served in various leadership roles with EMWD for the past 15 years and has nearly 30 …

General Waste Discharge Requirements for Discharges from Irrigated Lands, also known as Ag Order 4.0, were adopted by the Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board last week.  There has been unease among farmers throughout the lengthy development process as to how the rule will affect production. The order requires …

During the April 14 meeting, Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s Board of Directors unanimously approved utilizing a $2 million refund to reduce future rate increases to OMWD ratepayers. “This is a tremendous victory for our region and our ratepayers,” said OMWD Board Treasurer Christy Guerin. “The court rulings will not only …

Alameda County Water District (ACWD) Board of Directors announced during their April 13 Board meeting that Ed Stevenson would be the next General Manager of ACWD. Stevenson will assume the role on July 2, taking over for retiring GM, Robert Shaver. Stevenson is a 24-year employee, having started his ACWD …

Tetra Tech, Inc., a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services, announced last week that it has acquired IBRA-RMAC Automation Systems, Inc., an industry leader in water systems instrumentation and digital transformation consulting services for water infrastructure. “Tetra Tech leverages digital technology solutions to improve operational efficiency for our …