Inland Empire Utilities Agency

What are Californians Flushing? You Might Be Surprised.

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Monday, October 30, 2023

Always look for the "Do Not Flush" symbol on wipes packaging and follow disposal instructions to keep non-flushables out of the sewers.

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  • Always look for the "Do Not Flush" symbol on wipes packaging and follow disposal instructions to keep non-flushables out of the sewers.
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    “As a co-sponsor of the Proper Labeling of Wet Wipes law, we recognized the importance of educating Californians about not treating their toilets as a trashcan,” said Adam Link, Executive Director of CASA.
  • Less than 1 percent of items collected so far were considered to be flushable wipes.
  • The #FlushSmart consumer education campaign promotes the “Do Not Flush” symbol and provides information on what should and should not be flushed.

Metropolitan Improving Water Supply Reliability for 7 Million People

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Today these communities, home to nearly 7 million people, heavily depend on water delivered through the State Water Project from Northern California.

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  • Today these communities, home to nearly 7 million people, heavily depend on water delivered through the State Water Project from Northern California.
  • When SWP supplies were severely limited during the recent state drought, they faced mandatory measures to reduce water use by more than 35%.
  • “The severity of our recent drought revealed vulnerabilities and inequities in our water supply and delivery system,” Metropolitan board Chairman Adán Ortega, Jr. said.
  • The suite of projects collectively push stored water uphill to the Rialto Pipeline, which delivers water to the Inland Empire Utilities Agency, Three Valleys Municipal Water District and Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District – the other three Metropolitan member agencies that faced mandatory conservation.

Jacobs to Manage Inland Empire Utilities Agency Recycled Water Program Expansion

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

DALLAS, Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J) was selected by Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA) in California to provide program management, owners engineering services, and strategic funding advisory services for a major regional water management program that will incorporate indirect potable reuse to create a more sustainable, drought-resilient local water supply in the Chino Basin—one of the largest groundwater storage basins in southern California.

Key Points: 
  • The basin-wide water management program will optimize water reuse in IEUA's 242 square-mile service area, further increasing local supply reliability, and managing water quality in the Chino Basin.
  • "As climate change creates increasingly unpredictable water supply conditions in southern California, IEUA is proactively investing to secure a sustainable, resilient water supply," said Jacobs People and Places Solutions Americas Senior Vice President Ron Williams.
  • "By mobilizing global major program management capability, we'll help IEUA and its partners bring this innovative regional water management program from concept to reality."
  • These services will cover a pilot/demonstration unit and final delivery of the advanced water purification facility, injection wells and water conveyance systems.

Metropolitan Advances Project to Deliver New Water Supplies to Communities Hit Hardest by Drought

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Southern California imports about half of the water used in the region from the Northern Sierra, through the State Water Project, and the Colorado River.

Key Points: 
  • Southern California imports about half of the water used in the region from the Northern Sierra, through the State Water Project, and the Colorado River.
  • But because of infrastructure limitations, some communities – home to more than 6 million people – are heavily dependent on State Water Project supplies.
  • And when the drought slashed these supplies, they were required to dramatically reduce their use.
  • “As climate change upends the availability of our imported water supplies, we need to think differently about how we produce, capture, move and store water.

Reinstated Tax Exemption Will Incentivize Participation in Turf Replacement Rebate Programs

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Thursday, September 29, 2022

Gavin Newsom today signed AB 2142, which will reinstate the California personal tax exemption for turf replacement rebates and help incentivize participation in these important water saving programs.

Key Points: 
  • Gavin Newsom today signed AB 2142, which will reinstate the California personal tax exemption for turf replacement rebates and help incentivize participation in these important water saving programs.
  • AB 2142 reinstates the exemption for turf rebates, which expired in 2019, for taxable years 2022 through 2026.
  • Ensuring that customers who take advantage of water rebate programs are not taxed on the value of those programs is smart and fair policy, especially for low-income customers.
  • Reinstating this tax exemption will help agencies encourage increased participation in the turf rebate program which has shown to develop real water savings, said IEUA General Manager Shivaji Deshmukh.

Metropolitan Commits to Greater Water Reliability, Supply Equity for All Member Agencies

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Thursday, August 18, 2022

Affected agencies include Calleguas Municipal Water District, Inland Empire Utilities Agency, Las Virgenes Municipal Water District, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Three Valleys Municipal Water District and Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District.

Key Points: 
  • Affected agencies include Calleguas Municipal Water District, Inland Empire Utilities Agency, Las Virgenes Municipal Water District, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Three Valleys Municipal Water District and Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District.
  • In response to the record drought, Metropolitan has collaborated with its member agencies to develop and apply extraordinary actions aimed at preserving state project water for the communities that need it most.
  • Metropolitan also accelerated its Pure Water Southern California recycled water project to develop a new supply source for the region.
  • The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a state-established cooperative that, along with its 26 cities and retail suppliers, provides water for 19 million people in six counties.

Thinking in Terms of Tomorrow: IEUA and Partners Discuss Innovative Program to Tackle Drought Challenges and Bring Water Resiliency to the Region

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Monday, August 8, 2022

INLAND EMPIRE, Calif., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Thursday, at an Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA/Agency) Special Board Workshop, IEUA provided an update on the Chino Basin Program (CBP/Program) to CBP partners and stakeholders.  During this Workshop, IEUA staff provided an overview of the Program's next steps and an in-depth look into the many benefits that this Program will bring in offering resource resiliency to the region.

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  • The CBP is a water banking program that will support local resiliency while addressing challenges caused by climate change.
  • With the support of our many partners, the CBP is now becoming a reality and is a solution that will bring our region greater reliability."
  • The CBP Partners recognize the significance of new infrastructure and programs that contribute to improving local sustainability in the region.
  • "IEUA is proud of the value the CBP will bring to the region through this practical solution to California's water supply challenges," continued Board President Steve Elie, IEUA.

Emergency Drought Restrictions Go Into Effect for Six Million Southern Californians

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022

Local water providers serving about one-third of Southern California will begin mandating emergency drought restrictions today to stretch the regions severely limited water supplies until the end of the year.

Key Points: 
  • Local water providers serving about one-third of Southern California will begin mandating emergency drought restrictions today to stretch the regions severely limited water supplies until the end of the year.
  • The water-saving restrictions affect dozens of cities and communities in Los Angeles, Ventura and San Bernardino counties home to about 6 million Southern Californians.
  • SWP deliveries to Southern California are at a record low, a result of limited snowpack and reservoirs depleted by three years of drought.
  • The following is a breakdown of the actions that have been put in place for the SWP-dependent agencies to meet Metropolitans emergency water-saving restrictions.

IEUA Board of Directors Take Action to Increase Water Supply Resiliency in the Region

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Friday, May 20, 2022

INLAND EMPIRE, Calif., May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At yesterday's Board meeting, the Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA/Agency) Board of Directors adopted a drought resolution in response to current water supply conditions and Metropolitan Water District of Southern California's (MWD) Water Shortage Emergency Condition declaration in April. This resolution declares a Water Shortage Emergency Condition, activating Level 3 of the Agency's Water Storage Contingency Plan, and adopts an Emergency Water Conservation Program Framework (EWCP).

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  • This resolution declares a Water Shortage Emergency Condition, activating Level 3 of the Agency's Water Storage Contingency Plan, and adopts an Emergency Water Conservation Program Framework (EWCP).
  • These water supply challenges have led to unprecedented drought conditions," stated IEUA Board Vice President and MWD Board Member Michael Camacho.
  • "The Board recognizes the severity and need for water reductions across the region and State.
  • "The CBP will increase local groundwater production, diversify the Agency's water portfolio, reduce local demand for imported water, and in turn, help other MWD SWP dependent areas," stated IEUA Board President Steve Elie.

Metropolitan Cuts Outdoor Watering to One Day a Week for Six Million Southern Californians

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022

One-third of Southern Californians face new restrictions limiting outdoor watering to one day a week under an unprecedented action taken by the Metropolitan Water District to dramatically reduce water use in communities most affected by the states historic drought.

Key Points: 
  • One-third of Southern Californians face new restrictions limiting outdoor watering to one day a week under an unprecedented action taken by the Metropolitan Water District to dramatically reduce water use in communities most affected by the states historic drought.
  • Specifics on which day of week watering will be allowed and enforcement protocols will be determined by each member agency.
  • Agencies that dont enforce the one-day-a-week watering restrictions or exceed their volumetric limits would face financial penalties from Metropolitan.
  • The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a state-established cooperative that, along with its 26 cities and retail suppliers, provides water for 19 million people in six counties.