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Social Media Takeover for California Water Professionals Appreciation Week 2023
It’s that exciting time of the year once again when we pass the reins of our Instagram account to the member, the water experts as we celebrate California Water Professionals Appreciation Week. Make sure to hit that follow button and join us in experiencing a day in the world of these wastewater champions. @cweamembers Lucia...
Meet CWEA’s President, Chuck Greely
In a recent candid and insightful Q&A session, we had the privilege of delving into the motivations and aspirations of CWEA President, Chuck Greely, who brings a wealth of experience, dedication, and a unique personal touch to the helm of our association. Have you ever wondered what drives someone to take on a leadership role...
Call for Donations to WEF’s David Jenkins Operator Scholarship Fund
Dear CWEA Members, We hope this letter finds you well. Today, we would like to take a moment to reflect on the life and extraordinary contributions of Dr. David Jenkins, a beloved member of our water community. Dr. Jenkins was not only a respected professor and expert in wastewater treatment but also a compassionate volunteer...
Case Study: Horsethief Canyon Water Reclamation Facility Design-Build Expansion Project, Lake Elsinore, CA (sponsored)
The Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District’s (EVMWD) Horsethief Canyon Water Reclamation Facility (HTCWRF) in Lake Elsinore, California supplies secondary treatment for wastewater flows from developments in the northern portion of its service area. At 0.5 million gallons per day (mgd) of average flow, the HTCWRF had effectively reached its current design capacity. Additionally, a portion...
Global Water Award’s Wastewater Project of the Year
How did a 12 MGD facility beat out huge treatment plants around the world for Project of the Year?  By digesting food waste diverted from landfills and creating a carbon-negative operation. It takes something pretty amazing to impress the water industry experts who nominate and vote in the Global Water Awards. This year’s wastewater project...
Windsor Receives Federal Grant to Evaluate Beneficial Reuse of Biosolids, Cut GHG Emissions, Reduce Impacts to Ratepayers
The Town of Windsor has received a technical assistance grant from the federal Department of Energy (DOE) to further evaluate the risks and benefits of a project that would convert the Town’s wastewater sludge (biosolids) into high-performance, consumer ready fertilizer and soil amendment, cut Windsor’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and help stabilize future impacts to...

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