Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District (EVMWD) has selected Ganesh Krishnamurthy, P.E., as the new Assistant General Manager for Engineering and Operations. In this role, Krishamurthy will support General Manager Greg Thomas in accomplishing board objectives, implementing EVMWD’s strategic plan, and managing complex projects. He will directly oversee EVMWD’s water resources, …
Read More »Water Authority Board Votes to Dismiss Certain Legal Claims Against MWD
After securing more than $350 million in “Water Stewardship Rate” benefits for the San Diego region, the San Diego County Water Authority’s Board of Directors voted last week to dismiss certain related claims against the Los Angeles-based Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. The Water Authority Board’s decision represents a …
Read More »Reclamation awards $40.99 million WaterSMART grants, 12 California projects are included
The Bureau of Reclamation has selected 54 projects to share $40.99 million in WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grants to help projects use water more efficiently. Out of the 54 projects selected 12 are in California and will receive a combined $11 million. “The WaterSMART Program is helping Reclamation address …
Read More »Sweetwater joins California Statewide Communities Development Authority
The Sweetwater Authority (Authority) Governing Board recently voted to become a member of the Statewide Community Infrastructure Program (SCIP). “We are excited to be able to offer this SCIP program to developers in our service area. Our Board is always looking for ways to serve our community, and this includes …
Read More »District Receives Gold Status for Water Conservation Standards
The Alliance for Water Efficiency recently awarded gold status recognition to Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District (EVMWD) for providing an effective water conservation program in its service area. The District is one of only three agencies to receive gold status recognition in the nation. “It is an honor to be …
Read More »IEUA Dedicates State-of-the-Art Water Quality Laboratory
Today, the Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA/Agency) held a dedication ceremony for the Agency’s award-winning, state-of-the-art Water Quality Laboratory (Lab). Construction of the Lab began in August 2017. The 17,166 square foot, $17.8 million lab is a Gold LEED™ Certified building for energy efficiency and the use of eco-friendly materials. …
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