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Upcoming CASA Events Join us in the coming months as CASA hosts virtual and in-person events designed to engage members and non-members on issues important to the clean water community. Details and registration links are included below, but if you’d like to jump directly to events of interest, simply click the titles below. We hope [...]

CASA Takes Positions on 2026 Legislation The CASA State Legislative Committee met on March 13th and April 2nd to review and take positions on bills of interest that have been introduced in the 2026 Legislative Session. All bills were required to be introduced by February 20th and are now in the process of being referred to the relevant [...]

Senate Passes “Do Not Flush” Labeling Legislation On March 22, the Senate passed the WIPPES Act (S.1092) under unanimous consent, a procedure reserved for bipartisan, non-controversial legislation that has the support of the committee of jurisdiction's leadership and draws no objection from the full Senate. S.1092 would establish federal "Do Not Flush" labeling requirements for [...]

SWRCB Reissues Wastewater Rates Questionnaire On March 27, the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) reissued its voluntary Wastewater Rates Questionnaire. Building on the SWRCB’s previous bi-annual survey, this 2026 version has been significantly streamlined and shortened from the versions issued in the 2010’s to reduce the administrative burden on public agencies and increase clean [...]

In Memoriam: James Barnard, a Global Force in Wastewater Treatment, Dies at 90 We are saddened to share the news of the passing of pioneering engineer James L. Barnard, whose innovations in biological nutrient removal transformed wastewater treatment worldwide and continue to shape our sector today. Read more about his life and legacy here.   [...]

RFA Annual Meeting The Responsible Flushing Alliance (RFA) will discuss its newly released annual report during its annual meeting this month. Join RFA to hear the results and strategy from 2025 and preview what comes next for the organization, its members, and collaborators during its fifth virtual annual meeting on April 15 from 10:00 - 11:00am. All [...]

Mark Your Calendar: Upcoming CASA Events In the coming months, CASA will host several virtual and in-person events designed to engage members and non-members on issues important to the clean water community. Details and registration links are included in the articles that follow, but if you’d like to jump directly to events of interest, simply [...]

IEUA Celebrates the Opening of Water Discovery Center On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, the Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA) celebrated the opening of the Water Discovery Center, a new facility designed to support the Agency’s Water Discovery Education Program for K-12 students across IEUA’s service area. IEUA’s Water Discovery Education Program provides students with hands-on [...]

In Memoriam: Phil Bobel The CASA community is saddened to learn of the recent passing of Phil Bobel of Palo Alto, a respected leader and longtime contributor to California’s clean water sector. Phil was widely known for his dedication to public service, his collaborative spirit, and his leadership within the wastewater community. He played an [...]

PPIC: Water Quality in California A new report highlights the complex water quality challenges facing California, from legacy pollution and urban runoff to emerging contaminants and climate impacts, while outlining progress being made across the state. Learn more in the full release from the Public Policy Institute of California: Read the full report here.