Three months after closing its lobby to the public due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Palmdale Water District (PWD) has announced they will start a phased reopening next week on June 22 with appointments available on Mondays and Thursdays. The in-person appointments will be for customers who have difficulty taking care …
Read More »State Board Increases Grant Award for Eastern Municipal Water District
Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) recently announced that a final agreement with the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) has been reached that will significantly increase what was already the largest grant award in EMWD’s history. EMWD’s $36.3 million grant has been increased to $44.9 million for the Perris North Groundwater …
Read More »Reclamation’s California-Great Basin office hires new Safety and Occupational Health Manager
The Bureau of Reclamation California-Great Basin office in Sacramento announced that Daniel Villanueva has been selected to serve as the Region’s Occupational Safety and Health Manager. In his new role, Daniel will oversee regional services for Occupational Safety and Health, Industrial Hygiene, and Emergency Management. “Daniel comes to Reclamation with …
Read More »Valley Water Board of Directors select Rick Callender as incoming Chief Executive Officer
The Valley Water Board of Directors recently announced that Rick Callender has been selected to serve as chief executive officer. Callendar will succeed Norma Camacho, who gave notice to the Board last November. Camacho’s last day at Valley Water will be July 10, 2020. Callender, who has worked for Valley …
Read More »Orange County Water District receives $3.6M grant to increase drinking water supply
The Orange County Water District (OCWD) recently announced they have been awarded a $3.6 million grant from the California Department of Water Resources Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) grant program for use toward the construction of its Groundwater Replenishment System (GWRS) Final Expansion project. The expansion of the GWRS will …
Read More »Coachella Valley Water District opts to keep rates low
Earlier this week, Coachella Valley Water District’s (CVWD) Board of Directors approved their operating and capital improvement budget for fiscal year 2021 that includes no increase in water rates. “During these difficult economic times, it was a priority of ours to keep rates low,” said Board President John Powell Jr. …
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