California Articles

A carefully coordinated effort helps wastewater crews manage the largest collections system in the country.

Utilities across California are increasing efforts to educate customers on new water use regulations

A Mississippi mayor declares emergency on the city's aging sewer system, and a Ohio utility will begin delivering water to outlying customers.

As California enters its fourth year of severe drought, Gov. Jerry Brown declares emergency and issues new regulations. But will it be enough?

Youth produce music video about importance of San Francisco’s sewer system

In this week's news, California orders a 25 percent reduction in water use, and a Connecticut utility rolls out a new scam-deterring strategy.

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission safety initiative achieves milestone on one of the nation’s largest water infrastructure programs.

In this week's news, California legislators announced a $1 billion drought package, a raccoon is blamed for a sewage spill, and manhole covers got a fashion makeover in Milan.

Utilities across the nation host events to educate water consumers during Fix-A-Leak Week 2015.

Watch as a frightened pup nicknamed Bitty is saved from a sewer line during a storm.

Crews on the Water System Improvement Program reach 7 million safe working hours and a Chicago suburb agrees to pay back nearly $18.5 million in past due water bills.

Utility worker allegedly urinated in empty reservoir ‘several times’ according to employee complaint.