New Report Estimates Potential Water Losses Due to Climate Crisis, Actions to Boost Supplies
State Water Project Report Shows How Water Managers are Preparing for Drought, Extreme Weather, and Future Water Supply Conditions Amidst a Changing Climate Assessment Underscores the Importance of the Delta Conveyance Project, Sites Reservoir, and Other Efforts to Boost Water Supplies
Palmdale breaks ground on Pure Water Antelope Valley project
Palmdale Water District’s (PWD) Board of Directors and staff were joined by California Natural Resources Agency Deputy Secretary of Water Nancy Vogel and legislative representatives for a groundbreaking ceremony last week on the Pure Water Antelope Valley (AV) Demonstration Facility, which will purify recycled water for potable use.
Water Replenishment District receives grant funding for desal project
The Bureau of Reclamation has awarded a $25 million WaterSMART grant to the Water Replenishment District (WRD) for the construction of a groundwater desalination project. WRD says the project will significantly increase local drinking water supply for the South Bay by doubling the capacity of WRD’s Desalter located in the city of Torrance.
Historic 2023 Water Year Delivered Big Boost to California’s Groundwater Supplies
The James Irrigation District utilizing pumps from DWR’s Emergency Pump Program to divert water and fill a basin for groundwater recharge in San Joaquin, Fresno County,
Understanding the Underground: DWR Completes First Phase of Innovative Groundwater Mapping Program
The California Department of Water Resources Statewide Airborne Electromagnetic (AEM) Surveys holds an event to learn about AEM surveys, the innovative technology used to conduct them, and how the information gathered supports the implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). Photo taken April 8, 2022.
New Analysis Shows Widespread PFAS Contamination of Tap Water in CA
Estimate of Californians with PFAS in drinking water jumps to 25 million—highlights need for proposed bill SB 903 to end unnecessary use of forever chemicals.