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Water efficiency deal wins approval in California

Posted Wed, 2012/11/21 - 12:53pm by RCAP

New water rate structure meets state water goals by incentivizing efficiency

SACRAMENTO (NRDC) –Thousands of California households could save on their monthly bills thanks to a new rate structure that California American Water Company will introduce in Sonoma, Ventura, Los Angeles and San Diego (California) counties as part of a water-rate settlement with the Natural Resources Defense Council approved Nov.8 by state regulators.

EPA releases Effective Utility Management and Lean Resource Guide for Water-Sector Utilities

Posted Thu, 2012/11/15 - 5:01pm by RCAP

EPA has developed a Resource Guide to Effective Utility Management and Lean based on input and examples from several utilities. The guide explains how utilities can use these two important and complementary approaches to reduce waste and improve overall efficiency and effectiveness. Effective utility management provides a common management framework to help water and wastewater systems build and sustain the technical, managerial and financial capacity needed to ensure sustainable operations.

New "Save Water Today" campaign aims to promote water efficiency

Posted Wed, 2011/03/02 - 3:58pm by RCAP

A new public service awareness campaign called "Save Water Today" is designed to promote the efficient use and conservation of water. The campaign is a joint effort of the Student Conservation Association (SCA), American Water,  and the US Environmental Protection Agency WaterSense Program.