Wastewater in California
The current state of the California wastewater industry — verified jobs, facility news, upcoming training, local companies, and the operator certification path that serves California.
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Facility & utility news from California
EPA Inspector General Inspects Sunnyvale Water Project for Domestic Preference Compliance
The EPA Office of Inspector General conducted an inspection of a major water treatment project in Sunnyvale, California, to ensure compliance with federal domestic preference requirements. The project received significant funding through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
Source: US EPA
EPA Reports Progress on Tijuana River Sewage Infrastructure
The EPA has announced significant milestones in the expansion of the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant. Construction on the Parallel Gravity Line is complete, and the first major contract for the plant's expansion to 50 million gallons per day has been awarded.
Source: Wastewater Digest
EPA Awards $251M WIFIA Loan for California Water Reuse Project
On September 25, the EPA announced the approval of a $251 million WIFIA loan to support the "Pure Water Project" in California’s Las Virgenes-Conejo area. This initiative focuses on expanding advanced water treatment and reuse capabilities, benefiting approximately 105,000 residents.
Source: Water & Wastes Digest
Upcoming training and conferences in California
22nd CASQA Annual Conference
California's premier stormwater event draws over 1,200 professionals to discuss urban runoff management and water quality protection. The conference provides essential training on regulatory updates, green infrastructure design, and sustainable watershed planning.
ACWA 2026 Fall Conference
The Association of California Water Agencies gathers for this statewide event to address critical water policy and management issues. Attendees participate in sessions covering groundwater regulation, municipal finance, and sustainable resource planning for California utilities.
CWEA 2027 P3S Conference
The CWEA P3S Conference is dedicated to California professionals in Pretreatment, Pollution Prevention, and Stormwater management. This event focuses on regulatory insights and emerging technologies to ensure clean water and resilient utility infrastructure. It provides a unique opportunity for specialized training and collaboration among regional water professionals.
Vendors, engineers & utilities serving California
Brown and Caldwell
Brown and Caldwell is an environmental engineering and consulting firm dedicated to water and wastewater infrastructure. They provide design, construction, and consulting services to help utilities manage water resources and meet environmental regulations.
Cannon Water Technology, Inc.
Cannon Water is a supplier of wastewater and water treatment equipment, including chemical feed systems and water testing equipment. They provide comprehensive solutions for water filtration and treatment for various industrial applications.
Find your California wastewater operator certification path.
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