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Upcoming Events 11/6/25

Water Leadership Institute – Applications Opening Soon! Are you ready to take the next step in your career? The Water Leadership Institute (WLI) program is designed to educate, train, and connect emerging leaders across the water sector. Through a dynamic, blended learning experience, participants gain valuable management training, leadership development, and industry insight. The program [...]

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CASA News 11/6/25

Meet the CASA Board: Sandeep Karkal, Director Sandeep Karkal serves as General Manager-Chief Engineer for the Novato Sanitary District (NSD), which provides wastewater collection, treatment and disposal, recycled water production, and franchised solid waste services in northern Marin County.  Prior to joining NSD in 2004, he worked for over 17 years in the public and [...]

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State Legislative Update 11/6/25

2025 Legislative Session Wrap-Up The 2025 Legislative Session has officially concluded, and the Governor has now acted on all bills passed by the Legislature. This year, more than 900 bills reached the Governor’s desk, including several key measures CASA closely tracked on behalf of our members. We have compiled a comprehensive list of bills of [...]

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Federal Legislative Update 11/6/25

Call to Action: Support H.R. 1267 — The Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act Clean water agencies and biosolids managers didn’t create PFAS contamination, but without a federal exemption, they could still be held liable under CERCLA. CASA is advocating for passage of H.R. 1267, the Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act, to safeguard agencies [...]

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Regulatory Update 11/6/25

HDR Releases Nutrient Report for Southern California Bight On October 8, HDR released its nutrient management evaluation of the Southern California Bight. This comprehensive report compiles data from local agencies, highlights regional progress in nutrient management, and lays the groundwork for ongoing regulatory discussions, as well as future research, monitoring, and management strategies. To mark [...]

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Member News 11/6/25

MET Water District Appoints Shivaji Deshmukh Next General Manager The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (Metropolitan), the largest drinking water provider in the United States, has named Shivaji Deshmukh as its next general manager following a unanimous vote by the agency’s board of directors. Deshmukh, a veteran water leader with more than 25 years [...]

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In Case You Missed It 11/6/25

ANZBP Lunch & Learn Webinar Series – Recording Available Thank you to everyone who joined on October 21 for the Australian and New Zealand Biosolids Partnership’s Lunch & Learn webinar, featuring Maile Lono-Batura, CASA’s Director of Renewable Resources. In this engaging session, Maile explored Flusher Engagement - Connecting to Flushers Further Up the Pipe, sharing [...]

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CASA News 10/9/25

Register Today for CASA’s Innovative Technology Seminars Curious about the latest technology breakthroughs in biosolids and resource recovery? Join us for the 2025 Innovative Technology Seminars, hosted by CASA, happening on October 28th at the Orange County Sanitation District in Fountain Valley and October 29th at Epic Cleantec in San Francisco. Unlock the power of innovation with [...]

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Member News 10/9/25

EVMWD Celebrates 75 Years On September 15, the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District (EVMWD) celebrated 75 years of service with an evening event at Glen Ivy Golf Club in Corona. Guided by the Board’s 75th Anniversary Ad Hoc Committee, which included Vice President Harvey Ryan and Board Member Andy Morris, the event was organized by [...]

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In Case You Missed It 10/9/25

New York Times Editorial Highlights the Danger of PFAS We’re excited to share that the New York Times has published a powerful article spotlighting the urgent need to eliminate toxic PFAS from everyday products, especially nonstick cookware. The piece underscores why efforts like California’s SB 682 are so critical. CASA is proud to be a [...]

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