2022 In Review: Message to the Membership As 2022 draws to a close, it is a good time to reflect on our accomplishments and celebrate the successes of the past year. CASA is pleased to share a summary of our key activities and accomplishments, and we truly appreciate the support of our membership and the [...]
Looking Ahead: 2023 Legislative Session On Monday, December 5th the Legislature convened its organizing meeting for the upcoming 2023-24 legislative session. More than 40 Assembly Members-elect and Senators-elect were administered their oaths of office and officially sworn into their legislative terms. The two houses adopted resolutions to establish rules and procedures for the upcoming session [...]
EPA Releases Supplemental Guidance For PFAS Monitoring On December 5, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) released supplemental guidance to states for how to use the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit to address PFAS pollution in wastewater. The purpose of this guidance is to provide information to permit writers on how to use existing authorities to reduce PFAS [...]
State Water Board Adopts Updated SSS WDR On December 6, the State Water Resources Control Board adopted the new Sanitary Sewer System Waste Discharge Requirements Order (SSS WDR). The feedback with the final version of the Order has been very positive, and over the last two years, our members have provided countless hours and expertise [...]
Welcome New CASA Member! East Valley Water District In Memoriam We are saddened to inform the CASA membership of the passing of Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District Board Director, Phil Williams. “Phil Williams was a servant leader, our colleague, and most importantly, our friend,” said President of the EVMWD Board of Directors, [...]
2023 Water & Wastewater Leadership Center Application Deadline Approaching! With the belief that exceptional leadership is essential to the continued success of the water sector, the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies, the American Water Works Association, the National Association of Clean Water Agencies and the Water Environment Federation – in collaboration with the National Association [...]
Wastewater Funding Fair The Central Coast Water Board will be hosting a virtual wastewater funding fair in coordination with the Division of Financial Assistance (DFA) on December 13th, from 1:00 PM-2:30 PM. DFA provides grants and/or low interest loans for water quality projects through the state’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF). The event will [...]
Giving Thanks With the holiday season approaching, CASA staff wanted to share how thankful we are for you, our members, for your daily service and for simply being a great group of people. Happy Holidays to all! Fats, Oil, and Grease (F.O.G.) Talk In the wastewater sector, we all know that the holiday season [...]
Join us in Palm Springs for the 2023 Winter Conference It is hard to believe that it has been three years since we all met in-person for the CASA Winter Conference, which is why we are so pleased to invite you to the 2023 CASA Winter Conference in Palm Springs! Attending the winter conference is [...]
Election Brings Major Changes to California Legislature The midterm election has ushered in a new era in Sacramento politics. California voters elected 31 freshman legislators to serve in the California Legislature. This is the largest class of newcomers to be elected at once in nearly a decade with 21 new members joining the State Assembly [...]
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