The Department of Water Resources (DWR) published a summary report on the Oroville Dam Safety Comprehensive Needs Assessment (CNA) yesterday and it has been determined that the Oroville Dam Complex is safe to operate and no urgent repairs are needed. The CNA study, initiated in January 2018, set out to …
Read More »DWR Begins Castaic Dam Spillway Assessment
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced that evaluation of the Castaic Dam spillway in Los Angeles County has begun as part of a statewide effort to reduce risks from major earthquakes or extreme weather events to State Water Project (SWP) infrastructure. DWR will be evaluating the concrete spillway …
Read More »EPA Awards $252 Billion for California Water Infrastructure
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $252 billion for water infrastructure via State Revolving Funds (SRFs) in California. SRF funding assists states, tribes and territories with infrastructure projects that protect surface water and provide safe drinking water. In addition to the SRF award, $42 million was awarded under …
Read More »Cal Water to Acquire Gunner Ranch West Wastewater System
Cal Water has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the wastewater system assets of Gunner Ranch Inc. in Madera County. Subject to the fulfillment of conditions to closing of the agreement, Cal Water expects to provide wastewater service to Valley Children’s Hospital beginning in 2021 and …
Read More »Santa Margarita Water District Celebrates Trampas Canyon Dam and Reservoir Dedication
The Santa Margarita Water District held a dedication ceremony for the Trampas Canyon Dam and Reservoir earlier this month, marking an important step in securing water supply resiliency for the south Orange County community of 165,000 people. The reservoir is more than 7.7 million square feet of area and can …
Read More »West Valley Invests in New, Expanded Water Main
West Valley Water District (WVWD) has announced their Board of Directors approved a contract with Michael Baker International (MBI) to design, build, and oversee the expansion and replacement of a major water main pipe along Interstate 10. In cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration (FHA), California Department of Transportation (CALTRANS), …
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