Appeal to Gov. Newsom re: ECONOMIC RECOVERY 2021

The State will need a strong business recovery to bring back jobs and stability to our communities. We cannot recover when businesses are shutting down and employers are leaving the State. We look forward to working with all of you this year to stop the spread of the virus and help California rebuild.

CA SAFER Aquifer Risk Map: At-risk Domestic Wells and State Small Water Systems

The Pacific Water Quality Association (PWQA) encourages all members and other interested parties to engage in this informative event and view the draft map. The Water Quality Improvement Industry is a crucial stakeholder in helping to provide all Californians with clean, safe, affordable water.

PWQA Opposes AB 1080 and SB54 – August 2020

SB 54 and AB 1080 would delegate an overwhelming amount of authority to Cal Recycle, and grant them carte blanche to levy fees on manufacturers to administer and enforce the program, at a time when the lasting effects of the pandemic on the economy are still unknown.

We must call into question the establishment of such a large, unnecessarily bureaucratic program, especially this year.

We previously provided specific suggestions to address these concerns. While we appreciate the discussion about our proposed amendments; until these fundamental, overarching concerns are addressed in AB 1080 and SB 54, we must remain opposed.

California launches 10-year effort to improve access to healthy drinking water

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Blair Robertson July 7, 2020 Blair.Robertson@waterboards.ca.gov SACRAMENTO – Moving ahead with an ambitious 10-year commitment to bring vulnerable Californian communities access to safe(more…)

June 2020 CA CCPA Statement

Today we begin enforcement of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), a first-of-its-kind data privacy law in America,” said Attorney General Becerra. “We encourage every Californian to know their rights to internet privacy and every business to know its responsibilities.

Opportunity for public comment – SADWF March 3 2020

The Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Fund (the Fund) was established through Senate Bill 200 (SB200) in July 2019. The Fund will provide $130 million per year that will be used to develop and implement solutions for water systems that are not sustainable or have violations of drinking water standards. The Fund will help water systems provide an adequate and affordable supply of safe drinking water in both the near and long terms. Types of projects include, but are not limited to, consolidation with a larger system, provision of interim replacement water, planning assistance, reducing operations and maintenance costs, and funding for administrators. Projects generally must benefit a disadvantaged community or low-income households or communities.