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July 2026 ACWA News Available

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Reading Summary: July 2026 ACWA News Available

Key Facts

The July 2026 ACWA News digest is gated behind member login, limiting full public access to content
The EPA is rescinding regulatory determinations and extending the compliance deadline for PFOA and PFOS Maximum Contaminant Levels
Fresno Irrigation District’s Herndon Canal surface water is flowing into the Biola area for the first time
San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District board unanimously voted to lower its annual agency rates
SCV Water is beginning a recycled water conversion project expanding use in Santa Clarita to Fair [Oaks]

Who Is Affected

California water ratepayers served by ACWA member agencies statewide
Communities near Contra Costa, Eastern Municipal, Walnut Valley, Otay, and Sacramento Suburban water districts
Residents of Biola (Fresno County) gaining new surface water access
Water utilities facing PFAS compliance under EPA PFOA/PFOS rules
Valley Center Municipal Water District community, mourning the loss of former GM Gary Arant

Policy/Legal Angle

EPA rescission of regulatory determinations and extended PFOA/PFOS compliance deadlines signal a rollback posture on drinking water contaminant rules
AB 1096 (Lead and Copper Regulation) and California’s related policy handbook are under active ACWA comment
California Air Resources Board Advanced Clean Fleets regulation amendments are drawing ACWA pushback
OMB Federal Financial Assistance regulations affecting water infrastructure funding are flagged
State Fiscal Year 2026-27 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund is subject to ACWA comment letters to the State Water Resources Control Board

Blog Angles

PFAS Rollback Watch: The EPA’s extension of PFOA/PFOS compliance deadlines and rescission of regulatory determinations raises urgent questions — which California water systems were counting on those rules, and how does this leave ratepayers exposed?
Rate Relief or Red Flag?: San Bernardino Valley MWD lowering rates is unusual in the current fiscal climate — what’s driving it, and is it sustainable or a political move ahead of budget pressures?
Groundwater Recharge Innovation: The first-ever flow of FID’s Herndon Canal surface water into Biola deserves a deeper look — is this a recharge project, a supply equity story, or both, and could it be a model for other underserved San Joaquin Valley communities?

Full Text

July 2026 ACWA News Available

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Agency: State Water Resources Control Board Subject: Comment Letter regarding Draft State Fiscal Year 2026-27 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund […]

Agency: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Subject: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Rescission of Regulatory Determinations and Removal of Related Provisions for […]

Agency: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Subject: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Extending the Compliance Deadline for the PFOA and PFOS Maximum Contaminant […]

Agency: U.S. Office of Management and Budget Subject: U.S. Office of Management and Budget: Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance — […]

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Agency: State Water Resources Control Board Subject: Control of Lead and Copper Regulation and AB 1096 Policy Handbook Letter excerpt: […]

Agency: California Air Resources Board Subject: Advanced Clean Fleets Regulation Amendments/Additional 15-Day Changes Letter excerpt: The Association of California Water […]

To: Senate President pro Tempore Limón, Assembly Speaker Rivas, Budget Chairs Laird and Gabriel, and Subcommittee Chairs Gómez Reyes and […]

Agency: California Air Resources Board Subject: Pre-Rulemaking on Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage/Carbon Dioxide Removal Program Letter excerpt: The Association […]

To: Thomas Lombardi, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water, Standards and Risk Management Division Subject: […]

To: Budget Chairs John Laird and Jesse Gabriel, and Subcommittee Chairs Eloise Gomez Reyes and Steve Bennett Subject: River Forecast […]

The following document is released each month and includes policy updates from ACWA’s Regulatory Department. Click on the below link […]

Agency: State Water Resources Control Board Subject: Draft DDW Post Wildfire Resources Letter excerpt: The Association of California Water Agencies […]

Presentations from ACWA’s 2026 Spring Conference held May 5-7 in Sacramento are available below. The designated conference sessions that were […]

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Among countless highlights during my time at ACWA, one that stands out took place not in Sacramento, or even California, […]

Contra Costa Water District (CCWD) is thriving as it celebrates 90 years of securing a reliable supply of high-quality water […]

PERRIS — Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) has been recognized for its industry-leading efforts to provide excellent value to its […]

SAN BERNANDINO – The San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District Board of Directors unanimously voted to lower the Agency’s annual […]

SCV Water will soon begin a conversion project to expand the use of recycled water in Santa Clarita to Fair […]

Six student artists were recognized as the winners of the Otay Water District’s 2026 “Being Water Wise is…” Student Poster […]

BIOLA — For the first time, surface water from Fresno Irrigation District’s (FID) Herndon Canal is flowing into the Biola […]

WALNUT — Walnut Valley Water District (WVWD) is proud to announce its recognition as a contributing utility in the Alliance […]

For nearly three decades, Eric Smith has helped shape the culture, operations, and people of Santa Margarita Water District (SMWD). As he prepares […]

Irvine Ranch Water District Board President Steve LaMar has joined the ranks of California governors, senators, environmental nonprofits and globally […]

VALLEY CENTER — The Valley Center Municipal Water District is deeply saddened to announce that former General Manager, Gary T. […]

Past ACWA Board member and longtime California water leader, Gary Arant, has passed away. In a July 16 announcement, San […]

SACRAMENTO – Before demolishing two vacant District-owned buildings, Sacramento Suburban Water District (SSWD) partnered with the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District (Metro […]

PERRIS — Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD)’s commitment to financial excellence on behalf of its customers has helped it maintain […]