Join us in congratulating the University of California, Riverside Highlander Consulting Group and OBI Water Group for earning a spot to compete at the Water Environment Federation WEFTEC in New Orleans on October 6! If you’re attending WEFTEC, don’t miss the chance to cheer on our CWEA members as they represent California on the national...

Representatives from Jurupa Community Services District (JCSD) took part in a critical roundtable discussion at the California State Capitol recently, focusing on the pervasive challenges posed by Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS). Representing JCSD were General Manager Chris Berch and Manager of Government & Public Affairs Arman Tarzi. The roundtable of state leaders, invited by...

The State Water Resources Control Board joined representatives from the City of Escondido, San Diego North Economic Development Council, Escondido Growers for Agricultural Preservation, and design-builder Filanc and Brown and Caldwell to dedicate an innovative water recycling plant. The new Membrane Filtration Reverse Osmosis Facility was in large part funded by $45 million from the...

The City of Los Angeles has agreed to pay a total of $20.8 million to fix issues at the Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant and to complete related environmental projects in connection with the discharge of millions of gallons of wastewater into Santa Monica Bay in 2021. Hyperion, the City’s oldest and largest wastewater treatment facility,...

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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are pervasive contaminants detectable in all wastewater effluents, even in the absence of direct industrial sources. Water resource recovery facilities (WRRFs) act as passive receivers of these substances. While PFAS precursor compounds often transform into terminal forms detectable in effluent using methods like EPA Method 1633, WRRFs typically lack the...

The ACWA Foundation, now in its second year of operation, is continuing to grow and set the stage for success by adding three new members to its Board of Trustees, preparing to hire an Executive Director and defining how it can be most valuable to the water industry. The nonprofit 501(c)3 foundation was created by...

To celebrate 10 years of Imagine a Day Without Water, here are 10 ways to help you dive in on October 17! From social media guidance to blog post templates to event inspiration from past activations, there’s a way for everyone to add their drop to the bucket this year. Resources for Imagine a Day...

Learn more and register for the 2024 Northern Safety Day in Woodland. Want to volunteer for Northern Safety Day? Check out CWEA Volunteer Opportunities. What is your current role and how did you get interested in the wastewater industry? I am a Grade III wastewater treatment plant operator at the Fairfield-Suisun Sewer District. My journey...

Brown and Caldwell announced it is growing its water reuse practice as industry expert Dr. Fred Gerringer joins the firm as national specialty leader of reuse regulations and policy. With more than 15 years of experience in potable reuse regulations and technologies, Gerringer is a trusted leader in reliably and safely delivering clean drinking water to help...