The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) has issued a notice regarding the Public Water System Annual Fee, stating that provisions have been made to lower fees for public water systems that serve disadvantaged communities. The SWRCB outlined the criteria used...
Mutual Water Companies Taking Advantage of Prop 1 Funding Opportunities
Due to CalMutuals' work, for the first time in the state's history, mutual water companies became eligible for bond funding through Proposition 1 "Water Bond." The State Water Resources Control Board has just released the status of funding for Proposition 1 programs...
CalMutuals Facebook Page: A Forum for Sharing Your Concerns, Issues and Resources
One of the reasons the Association hosts workshops is to provide networking opportunities for our members. For example, as a result of last year's workshop, Averydale Mutual Water Company (Lancaster) was able to access free technical assistance. To expand networking...
The Zenith Solutions Center for CalMutuals JPRIMA Workers’ Compensation Customers
Click on the image below for an update from CalMutuals' Executive Director, Adán Ortega on benefits for members: CalMutuals JPRIMA Workers’ Compensation customers now have access to an online solution center made possible through our partnership with Zenith Insurance...
California Water Systems Required to Provide Lead Testing in Public Schools
The State Water Resources Control Board is requiring water systems to provide lead sampling services to K-12 schools upon request by school officials. Under the requirement, testing is voluntary for schools, but if the schools make a written request, the community...
Revolutionary Nitrate Removal Technology
One of our members - Sunny Slope Water Company - has partnered with green tech pioneer Microvi to launch the world's most advanced nitrate removal technology. The new system will provide more than 200 million gallons of potable water to Sunny Slope's 30,000...
State Water Board Ceases Practice of Obscuring Locations of Public Water System Wells
The State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) has announced that it will cease its practice of obscuring or redacting the actual locations of public water system wells. Since 2001, the State Water Board has obscured the actual locations of certain wells...
Free Rate Study Workshop
CalMutuals has been presented with the opportunity to host a FREE Rate Study Workshop for members. The cost to attend rate study workshops usually range between $150-$200+. If you are considering conducting a rate study - please contact us! Our office will plan a...
Discounted Training Available for CalMutuals Members
Industrial safety training programs are being offered to CalMutuals members at a discounted rate. Training programs include: Confined Space Entry Trench & Excavation Safety Hazardous Material Safety Fall Protection Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response...
Technical Assistance Available through Prop 1
Is your mutual in need of technical assistance? If so, help is available to mutual water companies through Proposition 1 (the Water Bond). CalMutuals' staff has already helped Maywood Mutual Water Company #1, located in Los Angeles, receive technical assistance for a...