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Membership News
MARTINEZ, California, December 4, 2007 – “In the next seven to ten years, 50% of all water and wastewater treatment plant
operators are expected to retire,” says Dublin San Ramon Services District (DSRSD) General Manager Bert Michalczyk.
“These jobs provide excellent pay, benefits, and promotional opportunities for the next generation.”
To meet this staffing challenge, thirteen east bay agencies have joined forces and contracted with Solano Community
College in Fairfield to bring water and wastewater technology courses closer to home.
More details
here.
LAKE ELSINORE, California, November 1, 2007- The Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District (EVMWD) made history this summer when it
started pumping nearly 5 million gallons of recycled water into Lake Elsinore each day from its award-winning wastewater treatment
plant. The project marks the first time that recycled water has been tapped as a reliable source to replenish a recreational lake
in California.
EVMWD’s innovative plan utilizing its new, state-of-the-art wastewater reclamation facility is part of overall strategy to breathe
life back into the lake by stabilizing its water levels and improving water quality.
RICHMOND, California, October 10, 2007 – West County Wastewater District (WCWD) announced that they will use solar energy to
power their wastewater treatment plant, and that a 1MW solar energy facility will be constructed on WCWD land in Richmond, CA.
Engineering work is underway and construction is expected to begin this winter for the system. “The District is in the
environmental business. We are always looking for ways to conserve our natural resources and our ratepayers’ sewer use fees.
This project is just another step in the use of alternative energy which allows us to do both,” said Leonard Battaglia, WCWD President.
Our Mission Statement
The mission of the California Association of Sanitation Agencies is to provide leadership, advocacy and information to
our members, legislators, and the public, and to promote partnerships on clean water and beneficial reuse issues that
protect public health and the environment.
CASA 2008 Strategic Plan
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Current News
06 May 2008
State Controller's Workshops
Begin May 6
A series of workshops designed to shed light on reporting information to the State Controller’s Office will kick off at the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) Spring Conference and Exhibition in Monterey.
Additional workshops are scheduled for June 11 in Woodland, July 9 in San Diego, Aug. 27 in Fremont, Sept. 11 in Fresno and Sept. 22 in Irvine. Details are available here.
20 March 2008
Salinity Stakeholders Workshops
30 January 2008
US EPA Response to concerned citizen in Virginia regarding the land application of biosolids.
Read the whole response here
24 January 2008
WASHINGTON - Poll Shows Rural Americans Want Greater Protection for Water Resources and Environment: Rep. James L. Oberstar (Minn.), Chairman of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, reacted by emphasizing the need to pass H.R. 2421, the Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007.
10-07
Our Comment Letter Regarding the CA Research Bureau’s Recent Report on Biosolids
Solano County approves biosolids ordinance
Click here to read the whole release.
Kern County
Read about the overturned Kern County ordinance.
Climate Change
What Does It Mean for Wastewater Treatment
NIPCC vs. IPCC
05-07
CASA supports the SDLF!
The Foundation is a collaborative effort of organizations dedicated to excellence in local government: - Read More
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