CWEA is pleased to announce Anabel Martinez as the new Director of Member Services. Anabel brings 15 years of experience in nonprofit membership and association management to her new role here at CWEA. Throughout her career, Anabel has managed both corporate and individual memberships, and has excelled in creating and implementing effective membership retention and...

Ross Valley Sanitary District (RVSD) was presented with the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Wastewater Collection System of the Year Award in the category of “small system.” RVSD was selected as the top sewer system in the state in 2022 out of the hundreds of systems less than 250 miles in length. “This distinguished award...

Veolia Environmental Compliance Inspectors were proud to support Earth Day L.A. hosted by Los Angeles Sanitation Division on April 22, 2023. This free family- friendly community festival was held at Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant in Los Angeles. Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant is the City’s oldest and largest wastewater treatment facility, operating since 1894, which continually...

City of Barstow City Manager Willie Hopkins Jr. announced the Promotion of Kody Tompkins to the position of Assistant City Manager. As Assistant City Manager, Mr. Tompkins will provide strategic level leadership support for the Finance and Administrative Services, Information Technology department and the City Manager’ Office. He will contribute and oversee upcoming planning for...

The updated Laboratory Analyst Candidate Handbook is here! Covering all four Grade Levels, this handbook is the go-to source for LAB Certification whether you are actively preparing for an exam, thinking about the next stage in your career, or training teammates. In it you will find everything you need to prepare for the new exams launching...

The Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA/Agency) received four awards from the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) during their Annual Conference in San Diego, CA. The four award categories and recognitions received at the State level were: Crystal Crucible Award – Awarded to IEUA Laboratory Scientist II Supriti Shrestha, PICK Award – Awarded to Manager of...

What a week! We hope you had a fantastic time at the CWEA Annual Conference & Expo in San Diego. AC23 was an opportunity to catch-up with friends and make new ones during the engaging technical sessions and at the exciting social events. Attendees got to participate in sessions, workshops, tours, social receptions, award lunches,...

Some may have retired to a life of golf and relaxation after spending more than 40 years as a civil engineer and serving as the Director of Wastewater for the East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) in Oakland. However, Dave Williams felt he still had more to give. Before retiring in 2013, Dave decided to...

The Water Environment Federation (WEF) is seeking individuals who have an interest in serving the organization at the strategic level. The Board of Trustees is the governing body of WEF and holds legal authority and fiduciary responsibilities on behalf of WEF and its membership. The Board is a diverse group of water sector leaders committed...

Wastewater and recycled water permittees’ 2022 Volumetric Annual Reports are due on April 30, 2023, as required under the State Water Resources Control Board’s Water Quality Control Policy for Recycled Water. The 2022 Volumetric Annual Report is the same format as previous years and requires the entry of volumes in acre-feet per month for influent,...