California Articles

In this week's news, Fargo Water Utility races to combat an invasive species, drop cloths cause major problems at a lift station, and LA pushes for big water rate increases

Actor accused of taking water from a public hydrant reaches a settlement with Calleguas Municipal Water District

California Water Service earns distinction as one of the "Top Workplaces" in the San Francisco Bay Area for the fourth straight year

Efforts to secure a sustainable water supply include new and enhanced facilities designed to divert runoff into groundwater basins

Unprecedented conservation efforts come with a unique set of challenges for California water utilities

The special water district in La Habra Heights, a hilly town in Southern California with a small population, has a lot going for it despite its challenges. Watch and listen as Michael Gualtieri, general manager, describes his district’s varied terrain, electricity usage, reservoirs and more.

La Habra Heights doubles down on inspection and maintenance even though its water system is performing admirably.

In this week's news, China has a new way of tracking its missing manhole covers, a California city sues the state over water use restrictions, and Denver addresses stormwater concerns.

The Los Angeles sewer system has more than 6,500 miles of pipe. With a widely varied terrain fraught with challenges, the LA Collections Division needs to have a tool for just about every job.

From pipe tapping to innovative technologies, here's a peek at ACE15.

In this week's news, vandals are responsible for nearly $50,000 in damages to an Iowa lift station project, and drought-stricken states will receive $50 million in federal funding

In this week’s news, a New Jersey township praises its water and sewer workers, a former clerk is charged with theft, California approves emergency water regulations, and Portland Water Bureau seeks new leadership.

Unprecedented water regulations will cut residential and commercial use, but they won’t reduce reliance on water when fires flare up

A ruling by a California court could impact how most of the state's water utilities charge ratepayers