CRWA Opens Enrollment for 2025 Apprenticeship Track

The California Rural Water Association (CRWA) is now enrolling for its Water/Wastewater Specialist Apprenticeship Program, a two-year, federally registered training track designed for current utility employees. The new Apprenticeship Track will begin on October 14,...

Latest Edition of California Rural Water Journal

The Summer Water Journal is now available! Featured articles include cyber-attack preparation. Cyber criminals will attack those most vulnerable regardless of size. One key step you can take is making sure your utility is properly insured. Take a quick read about how...

Preferred Provider Spotlight: Enersponse

By Luis Carmona, Resource Development Coordinator Many of California’s rural water agencies are balancing tight budgets, aging infrastructure, and increasing energy costs. Finding ways to reduce operating expenses without affecting service is a challenge....

6 Things Water Agencies Should Know About Insurance Risk Pools

If your water or wastewater agency is part of an insurance risk pool, you’re benefiting from a collaborative, specialized approach to managing the unique risks of public utilities. Unlike traditional insurance carriers, risk pools are member-owned and designed...

RRA and ERP Deadlines At-A-Glance

AWIA Section 2013/SDWA Section 1433: Risk and Resilience Assessments and Emergency Response Plans Certification Deadlines   Population Served   Previous RRA Deadline   Next 5-Year Submission Cycle RRA Deadline ≥100,000 March 31, 2020 March 31, 2025 50,000-99,999...

California Water Policy Update: 2025–2026 State Budget

By Luis Carmona, Resource Development Coordinator, CRWA The initially proposed budget emphasized fiscal stability, strategic investment, and a balanced approach to statewide funding. This would include a $2.65 billion allocation to the Proposition 4 Climate Bond. On...

CRWA Apprenticeship Program: Golden Hills CSD

We are thrilled to feature Golden Hills Community Services District (GHCSD) in our latest video highlighting the success of the California Rural Water Association’s Apprenticeship Program. CRWA wanted to spotlight the district’s involvement with our...

A Message from Pine Grove Community Service District

By Lori Arnberg, General Manager, Pine Grove Community Service District Pine Grove Community Service District is in Amador County and serves 400 residential and commercial customers. Pine Grove CSD is a water distributor with water purchased from Amador Water Agency,...

Don’t Miss Out on the California Rural Water Journal

Have you checked out the California Rural Water Association quarterly magazine? Members receive a paper copy of each new issue and are invited to peruse the latest issues of the California Rural Water Journal in our online library. Check out the latest in water and...

Preferred Provider Spotlight: Waterly

By Luis Carmona, Resource Development Coordinator Waterly is made by water operators for water operators. Designed with real-world utility operations in mind, Waterly is an affordable and easy-to-use platform that supports both data and asset management through two...

Real Savings From Members Like You!

If your insurance premiums have shot up over the last few years, you’re certainly not alone. With rising costs and uncertainty in the market, it’s getting harder to find coverage that’s both affordable and dependable. That’s where MemberGuard...
CRWA Honors Executive Director Dan DeMoss

CRWA Honors Executive Director Dan DeMoss

Pictured: Dan DeMoss, CRWA Executive Director (Left) & Dustin Hardwick, CRWA Deputy Director (Right) Awards ceremonies are always a time for celebration and appreciation. California Rural Water Association (CRWA) acknowledges the hard work and dedication of water...

California Water Policy Update: SB 454

SB 454 State Water Resources Control Board: PFAS Mitigation Program By Luis Carmona, Resource Development Coordinator BACKGROUND Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances PFAS are toxic substances used in thousands of commercial products. They are also known as...
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