ACWA’s eNews is a weekly roundup of California water news and events.
Communications Toolkit Available for Expected Release of Draft Chromium-6 MCL
ACWA has prepared a communications toolkit for member agencies to use in educating the public about the draft drinking water standard for chromium-6 that is expected to be released by the California Department of Public Health later this month.
Hearing Looks at Future Without San Onofre Power Plant
California lawmakers and officials from the state’s big utility companies already are talking about how to fill the void left by the planned closure of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS).
Regulators and utility operators in Southern California say the impact this summer will be felt most in southern Orange County and San Diego County, where the nuclear power plant was a major part of the region’s energy portfolio. SONGS generated 2,200 megawatts, enough to power 1.4 million homes.
Governor Appoints 3 to Regional Water Boards
Gov. Jerry Brown announced three new appointments to California’s Regional Water Quality Control Boards on July 10.
The boards set water quality standards, issue waste discharge requirements, determine compliance and take enforcement actions within regional boundaries based on watersheds. Board members serve part time and are appointed by the governor and confirmed by the state Senate.
San Diego Considers Major Hydroelectric Project at San Vicente Reservoir
Submitted by Matt Williams on Mon, 07/08/2013 – 3:01pm
Southern California’s energy supply is expected to be tight for at least the next few years due to the permanent closure of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station, so alternative energy sources could be at a premium in the region.
San Diego already is looking ahead at a possible solution. The city and the San Diego County Water Authority are funding a feasibility study for a major pumped storage facility at San Vicente Reservoir which could generate up to 500 megawatts, enough power for approximately 325,000 homes.
City Attorneys’ Webinar on Anti-SLAPP & Section 1021.5 Motions
Thu, 07/18/2013 – 10:00am – 11:30am
Location:
Listen/View from anywhere – no travel required. Phone and internet access is required.
This City Attorneys’ Department webinar will provide important and practical information and training on how to file successful Anti‐SLAPP motions and how to best defend against Section 1021.5 motions for attorney’s fees.
Water Education Seminar-Oakland
Wed, 07/24/2013
Location:
Oakland
The California-Nevada section of the American Water Works Association is hosting this one-day event featuring various tracks taught by qualified speakers and is oriented toward operators, managers, engineers, technicians, field personnel and laboratory personnel. Various topics will be presented, including sessions on water distribution, water resources, water quality, water treatment, business administration and safety. Registration also includes lunch and refreshments.
Water Education Seminar-Orange
Wed, 08/14/2013
Location:
Orange
The California-Nevada section of the American Water Works Association is hosting this one-day event featuring various tracks taught by qualified speakers and is oriented toward operators, managers, engineers, technicians, field personnel and laboratory personnel. Various topics will be presented, including sessions on water distribution, water resources, water quality, water treatment, business administration and safety. Registration also includes lunch and refreshments.
ACWA 2013 Regulatory Summit
Wed, 08/14/2013 – 8:06am – 5:07pm
Location:
Embassy Suites Mandalay Beach, Oxnard
Please join us for the third annual ACWA Regulatory Summit at Embassy Suites Mandalay Beach in Oxnard, CA on August 14, 2013!
Past, Present and Future: Effectively Managing California’s Groundwater Resources
The Summit will include topics such as:
- It’s Finally Here: Draft CA Maximum Contaminant Level for Hexavalent Chromium
- UCMR3
Event and Registration Information
ACWA Emissary and Best in Blue Awards Deadline
Tue, 09/03/2013
Location:
910 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95814-3577
SAVE THE DATE! ACWA Region 9 Tour and Program, 9/13 – Highland, CA
Fri, 09/13/2013 – 8:00am – 2:30pm
Location:
Highland, CA
SAVE THE DATE
ACWA Region 9 Tour & Program
Friday, September 13, 2013 • 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
East Valley Water District
3654 Highland Avenue, Highland, CA
Morning Tour of Seven Oaks Dam
Steve Hall Fierce Competitor Golf Tournament
Fri, 09/20/2013 – 8:30am – 4:00pm
Location:
DarkHorse Golf Club, 24150 Darkhorse Drive, Auburn, CA 95602
This annual tournament in honor of former ACWA Executive Director Steve Hall will take place at DarkHorse Golf Club (24150 Darkhorse Drive, Auburn, CA 95602). DarkHorse was Steve’s favorite golf course and where he hit his first and only hole in one.
Tournament entry forms are due Aug. 30, 2013.
2013 Annual CA-NV AWWA Fall Conference
Mon, 09/30/2013 – Thu, 10/03/2013
Location:
Sacramento Convention Center
For more conference information, go to http://ca-nv-awwa.org/CANV/web/events/AFC/web/events/AFC13.aspx?hkey=d00bb688-3f32-48da-a08e-5b05180ee61b
