SB 72 Sets Water Supply Targets

Key 2026 California water regulatory updates focus on implementing long-term supply targets under SB 72 finalizing Senate Bill 72 (Water Plan Modernization): The California Water Commission is implementing SB 72 to set measurable, long-term water supply targets,...

5 Tips to Lower Your Insurance Premiums

Commercial insurance can be a significant expense for a small water system. There are some simple steps you can take to ensure that you’re not paying more than is necessary. Below are five tips that may help lower your premium. 1. Review Your Property Schedules...

Preferred Provider Spotlight: Resource Monitor

Resource Monitor is a water-monitoring and metering platform built specifically for small and rural water operators. The platform helps field operators detect leaks in hours instead of weeks, eliminate manual meter reads, and monitor wells, pressure zones, and...

Membership Has Its Benefits!

By Candice Jackson, Membership Services Manager Joining the California Rural Water Association means gaining access to a comprehensive suite of services designed to support and strengthen water and wastewater systems across the state. Members benefit from expert SUSP...

Celebrating Our CRWA Apprenticeship Program Graduates!

The California Rural Water Association is proud to celebrate the upcoming graduation ceremony of its Apprenticeship Program. An important milestone recognizing the dedication, growth, and achievement of the next generation of water and wastewater professionals. This...

California Rural Water Association – EXPO 2026

Join us this year at the California Rural Water Association’s highly anticipated 2026 Education & Exhibitor Expo, taking place April 27–30 in beautiful South Lake Tahoe. Hosted at the newly remodeled Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe and the Harrah’s...

Top 5 Ways to Save Time on Insurance Renewals

Insurance renewals have a reputation for being stressful, last-minute, and disruptive to normal operations. The good news? With the right systems in place, renewals don’t have to consume weeks of staff time every year. Here are five proven ways your water system...

2026 Fee Classes — See What’s New!

By Candice Jackson, Membership, Training and Events Our 2026 Training and Education Schedules are designed to meet professionals where they are, offering a dynamic mix of certification review courses, hybrid learning options, and even selecting free classes to support...

Celebrating the Next Generation of Water Professionals

The California Rural Water Association (CRWA) is proud to recognize the upcoming graduating class of its Apprenticeship Program. These apprentices are completing an intensive earn-while-you-learn pathway that combines hands-on, on-the-job training with classroom...

Definition of a Public Water System

By Michael Sims In case you don’t know: From Health & Safety Code Section 116275(h) – (k), (o), (z), 355,356: (h) “Public water system” means a system for the provision of water for human consumption through pipes or other constructed...

Rural Water Rally 2026

California Rural Water Association (CRWA) board members and staff visited Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., this February to advocate for rural water programs. Their efforts focused on supporting USDA and EPA loan and grant funding, as well as advancing technical...

Preferred Provider Spotlight: CoBank

CoBank is a national cooperative bank serving vital industries across rural America. As a proud member of the Farm Credit System, CoBank is one of the largest private providers of credit to the U.S. rural economy. CoBank provides loans, leases, export financing and...

Regulatory Updates — January 2026

National Primary Drinking Water Regulation for Perchlorate On January 6, 2026, the EPA proposed a National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) for perchlorate, setting a health-based Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) at 0.02 mg/L (20 µg/L). The agency is...

Emerging Contaminants Funding Available to Water Systems

Funding is available to help water systems address PFAS and other emerging contaminants through programs established under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The funding is distributed through the State Revolving Fund as forgivable loans and grants, with a focus on...
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