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 cover information on various funding opportunities. Funding opportunities are available for planning, design and construction for a variety of projects, including, but not limited to: treatment facility upgrades/repairs, collection system upgrades/repairs, consolidation, and connecting parcels on septic systems to existing collection systems. Learn more here.

 

Wastewater Surveillance Office Hours with CASA and CDPH
For those interested in wastewater-based surveillance for SARS-CoV-2, its variants, MPox and other pathogens, the California Department of Public Health holds monthly office hours to provide updates and answer questions. They have invited CASA’s Greg Kester to join them for their December session (December 21 from 11:00 – 12:00) and are targeting the wastewater sector for engagement. If you would like to join the office hours or have any questions, please reach out to Greg Kester.