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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 …

On April 15, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit affirmed a $68.5 million judgment for SCV Water for the cleanup of local groundwater contamination in its case against the Whittaker Corporation (“Whittaker”). The judgment was originally awarded on June 28, 2022, by the U.S. District Court …

The Bureau of Reclamation is making a minimum of $3 million available for emerging snow monitoring technologies. Each selected project is eligible to receive between $300,000 – $999,999 and must include the implementation of aerial LiDAR snow surveys. The funding opportunity is available at www.grants.gov by searching for funding opportunity number R24AS00206. …

On Wednesday, the Biden Administration issued the first-ever national, legally enforceable drinking water standard to protect communities from exposure to harmful per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as ‘forever chemicals.’ According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) the new limits will reduce PFAS exposure for approximately 100 million people, prevent …

Earlier this week, Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled his updated water plan for California while participating in the April snow survey at Phillips Station which showed an above average snowpack for the state. He spoke about the need to protect California’s water supplies from the climate crisis while boosting our ability …

Through its successful gap funding program, San Gorgonio Pass Water Agency (SGPWA) supports South Mesa Water Company (SMWC) as the small water agency implements a $10.2 million grant from the State Water Resources Control Board. The SGPWA Board of Directors approved a plan at its March 4, 2024 meeting to …