WEF’s New Guide to Information Technology and Cybersecurity
Managing data and keeping it safe are crucial to maintaining effective and protected water and wastewater facilities. The recent release of WEF’s Information Technology for Water and Wastewater Utilities, MOP 33, 2nd Edition is an up-to-date guide for information technology (IT) systems, best practices, and applications relevant to utilities.

With expert guidance on strategic planning, IT program development, project management, infrastructure, security, organizational issues, success factors, and challenges, MOP 33 is your key to better data management and security.

Order your copy today to start exploring the core principles of the successful application of IT, along with the information you’ll need to know to keep your data and utility protected from cyber threats.

  

Final LIHWAP Guidelines
The Department of Community Services and Development (CSD) has released the Final Program Guidelines for the new Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP). LIHWAP will provide financial assistance to low-income Californians to help manage their residential water and wastewater utility costs.​ The Final LIHWAP Program Guidelines can be viewed on CSD’s Public Website.

As part of the implementation of LIHWAP, CSD held a public meeting on February 23, 2022, to receive input on the Draft LIHWAP Program Guidelines. A copy of the February 23, 2022, LIHWAP Public Meeting Written and Verbal Comments & Questions is available on CSD’s website. If you have questions or need additional guidance regarding the Final LIHWAP Program Guidelines, please contact CSD at LIHWAP@csd.ca.gov.

For more information about LIHWAP, visit https://csd.ca.gov/Pages/LIHWAP.aspx.​