Southern California’s Metropolitan Water District has commissioned Xylem as part of a project at its FE Weymouth Water Treatment Plant to retrofit biologically active filtration and ozone. Xylem will supply its Leopold Type XA underdrains with IMS 200 media retainers and Leopold dual media sand and anthracite to the 75-year-old plant which treats water from […]
While they’re giving informal updates to water districts, federal water officials in California have put off announcing Central Valley Project allocations until they see what this month’s storms will bring. U.S. Bureau of Reclamation spokesman Shane Hunt didn’t flinch when asked if the “March Miracle” of abundant rain and snow that many had hoped for […]
California residents are overwhelmingly supportive of using treated wastewater, or recycled water, in their everyday lives, according to a statewide survey released today by water technology provider Xylem. The survey defined recycled water as former wastewater that has been treated and purified so that it can be reused for drinking purposes. The survey found that […]
We’re average, and that’s good. Just before 4 p.m. Monday afternoon, the amount of water in Lake Oroville topped the 2,569,644 acre-feet that is the average storage for March 14, and that’s the first time in almost three years the lake has been where it’s supposed to be. The lake water level was rising about […]
Despite five spill gates open, Folsom Lake is rising once again and is nearly 70 percent full and Lake Shasta is nearly 80 percent full. Within weeks, the State Water Board will have to decide whether to ease tight water use restrictions.
As many as 13.1 million people living along U.S. coastlines could face flooding by the end of the century because of rising sea levels, according to a new study that warns that large numbers of Americans could be forced to relocate to higher ground. The estimated number of coastal dwellers affected by rising sea level […]
Xylem Gets Contract for Underdrain at Plant Retrofit
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Desalination & Water Reuse (West Sussex, England)Southern California’s Metropolitan Water District has commissioned Xylem as part of a project at its FE Weymouth Water Treatment Plant to retrofit biologically active filtration and ozone. Xylem will supply its Leopold Type XA underdrains with IMS 200 media retainers and Leopold dual media sand and anthracite to the 75-year-old plant which treats water from […]
March Storms in Calif. Could Boost CVP Water Deliveries
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Capital Press (Salem, Ore.)by By Tim HeardenWhile they’re giving informal updates to water districts, federal water officials in California have put off announcing Central Valley Project allocations until they see what this month’s storms will bring. U.S. Bureau of Reclamation spokesman Shane Hunt didn’t flinch when asked if the “March Miracle” of abundant rain and snow that many had hoped for […]
California ‘Ready for Recycled Water’
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Environmental Leader (Fort Collins, Colo.)by By: Jessica Lyons HardcastleCalifornia residents are overwhelmingly supportive of using treated wastewater, or recycled water, in their everyday lives, according to a statewide survey released today by water technology provider Xylem. The survey defined recycled water as former wastewater that has been treated and purified so that it can be reused for drinking purposes. The survey found that […]
Lake Oroville Passes Benchmark, Now Fuller Than Average
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Chico Enterprise-Recordby By Steve SchoonoverWe’re average, and that’s good. Just before 4 p.m. Monday afternoon, the amount of water in Lake Oroville topped the 2,569,644 acre-feet that is the average storage for March 14, and that’s the first time in almost three years the lake has been where it’s supposed to be. The lake water level was rising about […]
VIDEO: Water Agencies Aim to Get State Board to Ease Restrictions
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /KCRA (Sacramento)by By David BienickDespite five spill gates open, Folsom Lake is rising once again and is nearly 70 percent full and Lake Shasta is nearly 80 percent full. Within weeks, the State Water Board will have to decide whether to ease tight water use restrictions.
13.1 Million US Coastal Residents Could Face Flooding Because of Rising Sea Levels
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Times by By Ann M. SimmonsAs many as 13.1 million people living along U.S. coastlines could face flooding by the end of the century because of rising sea levels, according to a new study that warns that large numbers of Americans could be forced to relocate to higher ground. The estimated number of coastal dwellers affected by rising sea level […]