Join Us for Rural Water Rally 2025

Show your support for Rural Water California Rural Water Association (CRWA) board and staff will be joining the National Rural Water Rally in Washington, D.C., in February 2025. Every year, Rural Water Associations gather in D.C. to discuss current regulatory changes...

CRWA and HPUD: A Model Partnership for Rural Utility Success

Herlong Public Utility District’s journey from a non-profit to a thriving special district highlights the vital role CRWA played in securing funding, upgrading infrastructure, and educating staff to serve the needs of a small Northeastern California community By Sandy...

California’s New Regulations for Wastewater Recycling

Treated wastewater now able to be turned directly into tap water Water recycling, once referred to as “toilet-to-tap” by critics, has entered a new phase in California. This month, new statewide regulations for “direct potable reuse” came into...

SUSP Backflow Program

CRWA has brought its ongoing Backflow program under SUSP into the spotlight. Under this program, we will offer a range of services, including Residential Backflow Testing, Commercial Backflow Testing, Backflow Device Repair, and Cross-Connection Control (CCC) Hazard...

EPA Training Program and Onsite Technical Assistance

Just one of many benefits we offer to our membership Here at CRWA, we pride ourselves on providing a multitude of benefits to our cherished association members. With a new year approaching, we thought we would send out a little reminder of some of the benefits that a...

Take a Look at the California Rural Water Journal!

Did you know California Rural Water Association has a quarterly magazine? The California Water Journal is featured in both print and digital media and features current industry updates, new technologies, and relevant stories. The Journal is included as a member...

Cross Connection Control Policy Handbook (CCCPH)

A vital resource for ensuring safety of public water supply The Cross Connection Control Policy Handbook (CCCPH) a comprehensive guide designed to prevent the contamination of potable water systems. It is a vital resource for water utilities, municipalities, and other...

Mapping and Line Locating Services Flyer

The California Rural Water Association has prepared a flyer outlining the GIS digital mapping and line locating services available to members at no charge. These services can help you save money, improve efficiency, lower operational costs and reduce potential...

Non–SDG&E Contractor Incident Alert

Non-SDGE – Incident Alert Contractor Safety Services Non–SDG&E Contractor Incident Alert Non-SDGE Event – Incident Alert – Fatality – 19JULY2023 ACTIVITY: Crew was working on a solar project. INCIDENT SUMMARY: A local flagging contractor...

EPA Releases Small Entity Guidance Plan for LCRR

Important Update   On June 28, 2023 the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a guidance plan and factsheet to assist small water systems in their compliance with the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) inventory compliance. All community...

Angel Tarango Named Operator of the Year 2023

California Rural Water Association is excited to announce Angel Tarango was named the 2023 Operator of the Year during the California Rural Water Association’s annual banquet part of the 2023 CRWA conference held at Harvey’s Resort and Casino in South Lake...

2022/2023 Severe Winter Storm Impact Survey

  California Rural Water Association (CRWA) staff has been in the field meeting with utilities throughout state during these extreme weather events. The majority have had similar comments dealing with infrastructure issues and the availability of resources and...