Establishing a statewide low-income assistance program for water bills makes sense. Yes on SB 222.
SB 222 would establish a state Water Rate Assistance Program to provide water affordability assistance for both drinking and wastewater services to low-income ratepayers experiencing economic hardships, according to Shannon Dean in the Bakersfield Californian.
For water conservation, lawmakers should okay ‘decoupling’
SB 1469 offers water providers a powerful tool to help encourage customers to save water and fight the drought, according to Roberto Barragan in Capitol Weekly.
Cal Water Awards Willows Fire Department $25,000 for New Equipment
Willows Fire Department received a $25,000 grant from California Water Service Group to replacing aging equipment, as reported by KNVN-TV24 (NBC Chico).
Visalia student takes home grand-prize scholarship
Megan Shin received a $10,000 scholarship from California Water Service Group for academic achievement and community service, as reported by Exeter Sun-Gazette News.
Cal Water awards Kern Fire Department $30,000 for new hose, nozzle sets
Cal Water has awarded the Kern County Fire Department $30,000 for the purchase of new fire hose and nozzle sets, according to a news release.
Cal Water encourages residents to conserve water after California’s second driest year on record
The 2021 water year was the second driest on record in California. That’s according to the California Department of Water Resources…
Cal Water expands water-saving programs for King City customers
As the drought intensifies, local water utility California Water Service (Cal Water) is helping customers save water every day through expanded…
County highlights water conservation programs
The Kern County Board of Supervisors met last week and highlighted two water conservation programs available to Cal Water customers…
Cal Water expands water-saving programs for customers amid growing drought emergency
As the drought intensifies, local water utility California Water Service is helping customers save water every day…
Needed now: safe drinking water for all Californians
While nobody disputes that everyone should have safe, clean drinking water, not every Californian does. According to the Public Policy Institute…