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The Water Replenishment District Launches Virtual Tour of the Albert Robles Center for Water Recycling and Environmental Learning

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

LAKEWOOD, Calif., Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Water Replenishment District (WRD) is excited to announce the launch of the virtual tour of its state-of-the-art Albert Robles Center for Water Recycling and Environmental Learning (ARC).

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  • LAKEWOOD, Calif., Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Water Replenishment District (WRD) is excited to announce the launch of the virtual tour of its state-of-the-art Albert Robles Center for Water Recycling and Environmental Learning (ARC).
  • "I'm pleased to announce the launch of the virtual tour of the Albert Robles Center for Water Recycling and Environmental Learning.
  • To take the self-guided virtual tour of ARC, visit the WRD ARC 360 Virtual Tour webpage by clicking here .
  • Join us in exploring the innovative groundwater management practices at the Albert Robles Center for Water Recycling and Environmental Learning!

California Attorney General Rob Bonta & WRD Board of Directors Celebrate 50th Anniversary of the Clean Water Act

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Monday, October 31, 2022

This momentous occasion celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act (CWA) which became law on October 18, 1972.

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  • This momentous occasion celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act (CWA) which became law on October 18, 1972.
  • In response to visiting ARC, Attorney General Rob Bonta shared, "To see how WRD has leveraged funding that originated from the Clean Water Act is impressive.
  • "We are proud to share ARC's success with Attorney General Rob Bonta," said WRD Board President John D. S. Allen.
  • WRD was delighted to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the CWA with Attorney General Bonta.

California Water Service Secures More Than $4 Million in Funding From Water Replenishment District for PFOS, PFOA Removal in East Los Angeles

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Cal Water also shared its test results with state and federal regulators to help them gain a better understanding of how the contaminants have impacted water supplies.

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  • Cal Water also shared its test results with state and federal regulators to help them gain a better understanding of how the contaminants have impacted water supplies.
  • PFOS and PFOA are two of the more common contaminants in a broader family of compounds called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS.
  • We are proud to partner with Cal Water to ensure safe and clean drinking water to the communities we serve.
  • California Water Service serves about 2 million people through 494,500 service connections in California.

Water Replenishment District Breaks Ground on Drought Resiliency Project

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Monday, May 9, 2022

As California weathers another drought cycle and faces water restrictions in certain counties, the importance of local groundwater projects is clear.

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  • As California weathers another drought cycle and faces water restrictions in certain counties, the importance of local groundwater projects is clear.
  • By recycling locally available water sources and storing them in underground aquifers, the project will act as a buffer during droughts and contributes to regional water security.
  • Through their industry-leading initiative, WRD was selected by PepsiCo for a $1.5 million grant to implement the groundwater replenishment project.
  • "We are proud to partner with the Water Replenishment District to help the Southern California ecosystem and enable long-term, sustainable water security for our local communities who depend on an accessible and reliable supply of clean, safe water."

Consolidated Water’s PERC Water Receives Southwest Membrane Operator Association’s Outstanding Membrane Plant Award – Large Plant and Outstanding Operator Award – Large Plant

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Friday, November 5, 2021

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, Nov. 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. (NASDAQ Global Select Market: CWCO), a leading developer and operator of advanced water supply and treatment plants, announced that its subsidiary, PERC Water Corporation, has received the Outstanding Membrane Plant Award Large Plant from Southwest Membrane Operator Association (SWMOA).

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  • GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, Nov. 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. (NASDAQ Global Select Market: CWCO), a leading developer and operator of advanced water supply and treatment plants, announced that its subsidiary, PERC Water Corporation, has received the Outstanding Membrane Plant Award Large Plant from Southwest Membrane Operator Association (SWMOA).
  • In addition, PERCs lead operator at the ARC AWTF, Steve Sato, has received the Outstanding Operator Award - Large Plant from SWMOA.
  • The entire ARC AWTF operations team accepted the outstanding membrane plant award on behalf of PERC for its outstanding plant operations and maintenance and exemplary membrane treatment plant performance.
  • PERC Water Corporation is an innovative water infrastructure company that develops, designs, builds, operates and manages water infrastructure throughout the United States.

Star Refrigeration supports international training initiative to champion Women in Refrigeration Engineering

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Monday, March 8, 2021

Star is an official sponsor of World Refrigeration Day (WRD), an annual event to celebrate the role the temperature controlled industry plays in modern life.

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  • Star is an official sponsor of World Refrigeration Day (WRD), an annual event to celebrate the role the temperature controlled industry plays in modern life.
  • WRD organisers have now partnered with STEMAZING in an initiative to showcase women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) and inspire young children in the UK, Europe and Africa.
  • Both women are looking forward to completing the STEMAZING programme and becoming unique ambassadors for Star and the refrigeration engineering industry.
  • Star has also provided additional funding support to guarantee places for five women from Africa on the STEMAZING programme.