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Following years of combatting persistent algal blooms that caused multiple lake closures, the City of Lake Elsinore is implementing a three-pronged plan to renew and restore Lake Elsinore. The first phase of the project includes installation of two custom-built nanobubble generators on a floating barge in the lake. The two …

The Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) Board of Directors announced last week that they are making Harvey F. De La Torre’s appointment as General Manager permanent. De La Torre, who had been serving as the interim General Manager and was Assistant General Manager prior, is credited with spearheading …

Cal Water recently announced it will provide $186,077 in grant funding to eight California fire departments as part of the utility’s fifth annual Firefighter Grant Program. “As a water provider, day in and day out we work together with fire departments in our service areas to supply the water and pressure …

San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District (SBVMWD) has received a $70 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This WIFIA funding will support an innovative regional partnership with SBVMWD to help secure a drought-resilient water supply while supporting the long-term ecological …

John Kennedy will take the helm at the Orange County Water District (OCWD) in 2024 according to a statement released by the agency. Kennedy, who currently serves as the District’s executive director of engineering and water resources, was selected by the Board to succeed Michael R. Markus, who has served as …

The American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water, has awarded a combined total of $500,000 to 30 organizations in 10 states across the U.S., supporting communities served by American Water through the 2023 Workforce Readiness and STEM Education Grant Programs. “The American Water Charitable Foundation is thrilled …