Inland Empire Utilities Agency

Metropolitan Cuts Outdoor Watering to One Day a Week for Six Million Southern Californians

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022

One-third of Southern Californians face new restrictions limiting outdoor watering to one day a week under an unprecedented action taken by the Metropolitan Water District to dramatically reduce water use in communities most affected by the states historic drought.

Key Points: 
  • One-third of Southern Californians face new restrictions limiting outdoor watering to one day a week under an unprecedented action taken by the Metropolitan Water District to dramatically reduce water use in communities most affected by the states historic drought.
  • Specifics on which day of week watering will be allowed and enforcement protocols will be determined by each member agency.
  • Agencies that dont enforce the one-day-a-week watering restrictions or exceed their volumetric limits would face financial penalties from Metropolitan.
  • The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a state-established cooperative that, along with its 26 cities and retail suppliers, provides water for 19 million people in six counties.

Inland Empire Utilities Agency Board Recognizes the State and Regional Drought Emergency and Adopts Drought Resolution to Step Up Water Saving Efforts Throughout the Region

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Thursday, December 9, 2021

INLAND EMPIRE, Calif., Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- At today's Board meeting, the Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA/Agency) Board of Directors adopted a drought resolution recognizing the State and regional drought emergencies and activating IEUA's Water Shortage Contingency Plan at Level 2 (Water Shortage Warning).

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  • INLAND EMPIRE, Calif., Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- At today's Board meeting, the Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA/Agency) Board of Directors adopted a drought resolution recognizing the State and regional drought emergencies and activating IEUA's Water Shortage Contingency Plan at Level 2 (Water Shortage Warning).
  • This resolution highlights IEUA's plan to preserve water supplies necessary for the Agency's service area and includes a water shortage warning as well as a water reduction goal for the region.
  • "This resolution demonstrates the Agency's collaborative efforts working alongside other retail water agencies to prevent the need for emergency measures in the region," stated IEUA Board President Jasmin A.
  • For more water saving tips, information on the current drought or to access Resolution 2021-12-5, visit www.ieua.org .

Metropolitan Declares Drought Emergency

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, November 10, 2021

With record dry conditions straining Southern Californias water supplies, Metropolitan Water Districts Board of Directors today declared a Drought Emergency and called for increased efforts to maximize conservation, especially in communities facing the greatest challenges.

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  • With record dry conditions straining Southern Californias water supplies, Metropolitan Water Districts Board of Directors today declared a Drought Emergency and called for increased efforts to maximize conservation, especially in communities facing the greatest challenges.
  • This drought emergency declaration helps us all move in the same direction.
  • Todays declaration marks the latest in a series of actions Metropolitan has taken to ramp up conservation in the Southern California.
  • The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a state-established cooperative that, along with its 26 cities and retail suppliers, provide water for 19 million people in six counties.

New Paid Internship and Apprenticeship Opportunities Created through Inland Empire Utilities Agency Partnership with IEWorks

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Wednesday, September 29, 2021

CHINO, Calif., Sept. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --TheInland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA/Agency) has collaborated with IEWorks to welcome three new interns in the Operations Division.

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  • CHINO, Calif., Sept. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --TheInland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA/Agency) has collaborated with IEWorks to welcome three new interns in the Operations Division.
  • The IEWorks program will serve as an extension of the Agency's current Internship Trades Program (ITP).
  • This partnership aligns with IEUA's Business Goal to provide a dynamic work environment with a highly skilled and dedicated workforce.
  • IEWorks is dedicated to strengthening the water/wastewater workforce in the Inland Empire.