Posted on: August 30, 2023
Western Water opens applications for 2023-2024 water project grants for educators in western Riverside County
(RIVERSIDE, CA) – Applications are now open for Western Municipal Water District’s (Western Water) annual L...
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Posted on: July 3, 2023
Opinion: California’s Water Supply Needs Must Be Resolved Through Statewide Infrastructure Investments
Though summer months have arrived, it’s too soon to forget that a multi-year, near disastrous drought left Califo...
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Posted on: June 13, 2023
Successful Groundbreaking Ceremony for Santa Ana River Enhanced Recharge Phase 1B Marks Milestone in Water Supply and Environmental Preservation
[Highland, CA], [June 13, 2023] – Over 30 years in the making, regional agencies celebrated...
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Posted on: June 1, 2023
RIVERSIDE, CA – Western Municipal Water District (Western Water) celebrated the artistic talents of nine students from Riverside County schools at a special event dedicated to honoring their award-winning artwork.
"Inspiring water-wise commu...
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Posted on: May 30, 2023
RIVERSIDE, CA – After a record-breaking wet winter, Western Municipal Water District (Western Water) rolled back drought restrictions due to significantly improved water supply conditions across the state during their Board meeting on May 17, 20...
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Posted on: April 20, 2023
Western Water receives the highest honor for financial excellence
Marking the 8th year of prestigious budget awards
RIVERSIDE, CA –Western Municipal Water District (Western Water) is proud to have been awarded two prestigious budget award...
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Posted on: April 17, 2023
Western Water makes waveswith record-breaking grant fundingfor water delivery enhancements
RIVERSIDE, CA — Western Municipal Water District (Western Water) has received eight new grants totaling $23.4 million in 2023. Combined with its 2022 award...
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Posted on: March 31, 2023
WESTERN WATER ROLLS OUT NEW LOOK
Updated logo reflects service-driven focus andenhanced engagement with the community
Riverside, CA - Along with the change in seasons and the emergence of Spring, Western Municipal Water District (Western Water) is revealing...
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Posted on: March 23, 2023
CA Water for All Coalition Urges Policymakers to Address Water Supply Challenges Through Collaborative Legislative Solutions
Sacramento, CA – Despite heavy precipitation, California continues to face long-term water sup...
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Posted on: February 2, 2023
RIVERSIDE, CA – Western Municipal Water District’s (Western Water) Board of Directors voted to appoint Director Mike Gardner to serve as the 2023 board president and Director Laura Roughton to serve as board vice president.
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Posted on: January 13, 2023
RIVERSIDE, Calif. –In honor of their contributions to advancing water reliability in Southern California, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California today named two facilities at Lake Mathews in memory of former board Directors Lois ...
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Posted on: December 14, 2022
RIVERSIDE, CA – The Southwest Membrane Operator Association (SWMOA) has recognized Western Municipal Water District (Western Water) for outstanding operations at the Arlington Desalter plant with two awards of distinction.
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Posted on: December 9, 2022
RIVERSIDE, CA – On Wednesday, Dec. 7, Western Municipal Water District (Western Water) celebrated the re-election of four Board members.
Re-elected to the Division 1 Director’s seat is long-time Riverside resident Mike Gardner. Director...
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Posted on: November 23, 2022
Calls on federal government for long-term water supply solutions
Recognizing that a reliable water supply is critical to all economies and communities relying on the drought-stricken Colorado River, Western Municipal Water District (Western) joins more tha...
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Posted on: November 2, 2022
RIVERSIDE, CA – Residential and commercial businesses served by the Western Municipal Water District (Western) can now tap into increased funding to reduce outdoor water use and comply with evolving State regulations banning non-essential turf. ...
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Posted on: October 6, 2022
RIVERSIDE, CA – Two significant opportunities to celebrate the outstanding contributions of Western Municipal Water District (Western) employees come together this week with the designation of Water Professionals Appreciation Week and Customer S...
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Posted on: September 29, 2022
RIVERSIDE, CA – At three separate awards ceremonies, Western Municipal Water District (Western) received state, national and international recognition for excellence in communications from prominent organizations for its 2021 rate adjustment community eng...
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Posted on: August 23, 2022
RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIF. – Four water agencies in Riverside County acknowledge Governor Gavin Newsom’s latest strategy for combatting the ongoing effects of drought throughout California with funding for water reliability proj...
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Posted on: August 12, 2022
SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, Governor Newsom announced a new water supply strategy focusing on accelerated infrastructure projects that would better prepare the State for perpetual years of drought and address the ongoing water supply crisis.
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Posted on: August 10, 2022
Agencies call on State to expand drought solutions
As California experiences another year of drought and extreme heat, residents and businesses may be asking how their communities ensure they have enough water for today and into the fut...
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Posted on: August 2, 2022
RIVERSIDE, CA – As California faces a historic water supply crisis on a level never seen before, Governor Newsom released an updated proposal to modernize the water delivery infrastructure in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta (Delta) to improve the flow of...
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Posted on: August 2, 2022
Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson, Inland Water Managers Emphasize Need for Long-Term Approach to Managing State Water Resources
Local leaders dialogue with Wade Crowfoot, Secretary, California Natural Resources Agency
RIVERSIDE, Calif. – The statewide dr...
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Posted on: July 18, 2022
RIVERSIDE, CA – Western Municipal Water District (Western) is pleased to announce the release of its 2021 Consumer Confidence Report. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and State Water Resources Control Board Division of Drinking Water (DDW) r...
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Posted on: June 16, 2022
SACRAMENTO, CA – California is in the middle of a historic water supply crisis never seen before, impacting the economy, every region across the state, jobs, critical industries, food security, and all Californians. As the State responds to manag...
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Posted on: April 6, 2022
RIVERSIDE, CA – Western Municipal Water District (Western) recently announced the approval of an agreement that will provide a connection to imported water for the Rubidoux Community Services District (Rubidoux) in partnership with four other regional wat...
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Posted on: March 31, 2022
RIVERSIDE, CA – After a series of early storms this winter, California has experienced the driest first three months of a year in the state's recorded history. With 93% of the state now falling under Severe Drought conditions, the Gover...
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Posted on: March 25, 2022
RIVERSIDE – Western Municipal Water District (Western) has announced the recipients of this year’s Lois B. Krieger Water Project Grants for Educators program. The well-known program has attracted teachers from Riverside County for more...
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Posted on: March 23, 2022
RIVERSIDE – Western Municipal Water District (Western) is pleased to announce the award of $2.4 million from the California Public Utilities Commission Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) for a sustainable energy redundancy project at the M...
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Posted on: February 17, 2022
RIVERSIDE – Western Municipal Water District’s (Western) Board of Directors approved new division boundaries following a continued public hearing held on Wednesday, Feb. 16. This was the third public meeting in Western’s redi...
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Posted on: February 8, 2022
RIVERSIDE, CA – In partnership with the California Network and Telecommunications (CalNet) program and AT&T, Western Municipal Water District (Western) recently completed a series of upgrades to its Wide Area Network (WAN). These upgrades co...
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Posted on: February 3, 2022
RIVERSIDE, CA – Western Municipal Water District (Western) was recently awarded more than $2 million for two projects from the California Department of Water Resources (DWR), Urban Multibenefit Drought Relief Grant Program (Program).
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Posted on: January 27, 2022
RIVERSIDE, CA – Western Municipal Water District (Western) recently awarded nearly $2,000 in scholarships to local college students studying at California State University, San Bernardino; Riverside Community College District, Norco College; and...
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Posted on: January 24, 2022
RIVERSIDE, CA – Western Municipal Water District (Western) is proud to announce the receipt of Gold recognition from the American Heart Association (AHA) 2021 Workplace Health Achievement Index (Index). This announcement recognizes the steps tak...
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Posted on: January 21, 2022
RIVERSIDE, CA – On Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022, Western Municipal Water District's (Western) Board of Directors adopted an updated retail ordinance and Water Supply Contingency Plan (WSCP). Additionally, the Western Board reaffirmed the ag...
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Posted on: December 16, 2021
RIVERSIDE - During a public hearing held the evening of Wednesday, Dec. 15, the Western Municipal Water District (Western) Board of Directors received an update on the agency’s redistricting efforts. Westerns’ Board moved to set a seco...
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Posted on: December 9, 2021
Starting on Monday, Dec. 31, and continuing through February 2022, Western Municipal Water District (Western) will begin flushing its water distribution system within the Murrieta service area. Water main flushing is the process of cleaning the interior o...
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Posted on: December 3, 2021
RIVERSIDE, CA – On Wednesday, Dec. 1, the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced that the initial allocation for public water agencies in 2022 will be zero percent of contracted water supplies from the State Water Project (SWP)...
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Posted on: November 17, 2021
RIVERSIDE, CA – The United States Department of Defense (DOD) recently announced that the Western Municipal Water District (Western) will be awarded $4.3 million to help build a second water connection to March Air Reserve Base (MARB) through the Groundwa...
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Posted on: November 15, 2021
RIVERSIDE, CA – This week, The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) declared a drought emergency in portions of its service area dependent on water supplies from the State Water Project, which brings water from Northern Calif...
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Posted on: November 2, 2021
RIVERSIDE, CA – On Wednesday, Oct. 20, Western Municipal Water District (Western) was presented with the prestigious Excellence in Information Technology (IT) Practices Award by the Municipal Information Systems Association of California (MISAC)...
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Posted on: October 21, 2021
RIVERSIDE, CA – In response to Governor Gavin Newsom’s proclamation issued on Tuesday, Oct. 19 to extend the drought emergency statewide to include Riverside County, Western Municipal Water District (Western) is urging customers to step up water-saving ef...
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Posted on: October 14, 2021
MURRIETA, CALIF., Oct. 13, 2021 – Three regional water agencies hosted a celebration event today to commemorate the recent completion of their $37 million, three-year construction project that enhances energy and operating efficiencies of the Santa Rosa W...
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Posted on: October 7, 2021
RIVERSIDE, CA – Western Municipal Water District (Western) is pleased to highlight the essential role of water professionals and local public water agencies in providing water and wastewater services.
As part of California's fifth annual...
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Posted on: September 24, 2021
RIVERSIDE, CA – Six regional water agencies working in conjunction with The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) have reached a historic agreement to better prepare the region for future droughts and promote water use efficie...
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Posted on: August 18, 2021
RIVERSIDE, CA—As this season gears up to be one of the warmest and driest in recent memory, millions of Californians are reacquainting themselves with the trappings of summer: sunscreen, sunny mornings, and drought.
Intentional or not, ...
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