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Ambassador of Canada and Governor of Cotopaxi Province visit Atico Mining’s La Plata Project in Ecuador prior to the Public Consultation

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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The Delegation had the opportunity to witness the project's commitment to social and environmental initiatives, which align with Canadian core values.

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  • The Delegation had the opportunity to witness the project's commitment to social and environmental initiatives, which align with Canadian core values.
  • The visit, coupled with the recent decree from the President of Ecuador, signifies a promising trajectory for the project, paving the path for construction in the near future.
  • During their visit, both the Ambassador and the Governor observed the project's readiness to initiate public hearings and acknowledged the strong local community support for the project.
  • The La Plata project has successfully implemented itself in the regional economy creating a broader economic ecosystem, serving as a catalyst for various formal activities and positively transforming the whole region.

Water Authority Welcomes New MWD Board Chair Adán Ortega

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Friday, January 27, 2023
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The San Diego County Water Authority Board of Directors on January 26 welcomed Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Board Chair Adán Ortega, Jr. by hosting a reception for him to meet San Diego County’s community, civic and business leaders.

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  • The San Diego County Water Authority Board of Directors on January 26 welcomed Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Board Chair Adán Ortega, Jr. by hosting a reception for him to meet San Diego County’s community, civic and business leaders.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230127005101/en/
    “Past conflicts aside, I see the San Diego County experience as a model that Metropolitan and other water agencies will need to consider as we confront the changed climate," said Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Board Chair Adán Ortega, Jr. (L-to-R) San Diego County Water Authority General Manager Sandra L. Kerl, Water Authority Board Chair Mel Katz and Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Board Chair Adán Ortega, Jr. Photo: San Diego County Water Authority (Photo: Business Wire)
    Ortega took the helm of MWD’s Board on January 10 as the first Latino chair in the district’s 95-year history.
  • The Water Authority relies on MWD for about 13% of its water supplies, along with transporting water through the Colorado River Aqueduct to San Diego County.
  • The Water Authority and MWD are working together on critical issues of drought and water supply planning as well as daily coordination of water deliveries.

Monroe County Water Authority Flips the Switch On One Of NY’s First Bifacial Solar Arrays

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Thursday, August 11, 2022
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Beyond the financial benefits of the solar array, utilizing sustainable, clean energy is a significant step forward in our commitment to environmental stewardship.

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  • Beyond the financial benefits of the solar array, utilizing sustainable, clean energy is a significant step forward in our commitment to environmental stewardship.
  • The New York Power Authority is pleased to have played an energy advisor role for the Water Authority to help make this unique solar project happen in Monroe County, said Justin E. Driscoll, NYPAs interim president and CEO.
  • This prudent use of Water Authority land will make a new source of clean power available to the Water Authority.
  • Monroe County Water Authority is a not-for-profit public benefit corporation that reliably provides quality, affordable water to foster economic vitality and enhanced quality of life for Monroe County and area communities who request service.

Largest New Mexico Water Utility Relies on Xylem Pressure Management Data to Improve Operations

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022
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The states largest water utility is on a mission to meet and preempt the needs of its customers by using smart digital solutions.

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  • The states largest water utility is on a mission to meet and preempt the needs of its customers by using smart digital solutions.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    When it comes to water pressure management, proactivity is key, said Joel Berman, chief engineer of the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority .
  • The cloud-hosted Sensus Analytics Pressure Profile application receives reports from ally residential water meters via the FlexNet communication network to collect water pressure data.
  • To learn more about how Xylem technology has aided the Water Authoritys tactical approach to water pressure management, read the full case study .

Credit Agencies Cite Water Authority Diversification, Reliability for Strong Ratings

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Wednesday, February 2, 2022
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The three major U.S. rating agencies reported strong credit ratings and credit quality for the San Diego County Water Authority kicking off 2022.

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  • The three major U.S. rating agencies reported strong credit ratings and credit quality for the San Diego County Water Authority kicking off 2022.
  • Newly released analysis by Fitch Ratings, S&P Global, and Moodys allow the Water Authority to optimize its debt portfolio and minimize the cost of financing vital water reliability projects.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220202005982/en/
    The three major ratings agencies affirmed strong credit ratings and credit quality for the San Diego County Water Authority, citing successful water supply diversification efforts, among other factors.
  • Water Authority General Manager Sandra L. Kerl said, These credit ratings reflect the importance of the Water Authoritys successful effort to diversify the San Diego regions water supply portfolio combined with strategic financial practices.

Blackline Safety Secures $2.2M in Contracts with UK Water Authorities

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Monday, September 13, 2021
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Blackline Safety Corp. (TSX: BLN), a global leader of gas detection and connected safety solutions, today announced the close of two contracts with UK Water Authorities valued at $2.2 million.

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  • Blackline Safety Corp. (TSX: BLN), a global leader of gas detection and connected safety solutions, today announced the close of two contracts with UK Water Authorities valued at $2.2 million.
  • The second contract, valued at $1.7m, is an expansion and upgrade of the existing deployment of Blackline Safety G7 lone worker devices to include gas detection.
  • Over the last four years, five of the 12 UK Water Authorities have gone to RFP for gas detection and/ or lone worker safety solutions and Blackline Safety G7 has been chosen each time.
  • The G7 is an all-in-one solution for lone worker safety, gas detection and compliance, said Gavin Boorman, Managing Director for Blackline Safety Europe.