Suburban Water Systems (Suburban) needs to determine the viability of installing another well to maximize the use of locally supplied groundwater. The Engineering Department began work on an 8-inch diameter, 1,500 feet deep test well several months ago on a portion of the City of La Mirada’s public works yard […]
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Texas Water Utilities helps grant Houston teen’s wish for game room makeover
On August 1, 2023, Texas Water Utilities and Make-A-Wish Gulf Coast and Louisiana held a wish reveal celebration, granting 14-year-old Issah’s wish for a game room makeover. A Richmond local battling leukemia, Issah wished for a place of his own to play with his friends and livestream his Fortnight […]
Read More...With slow drought recovery, a change is needed to sustain water sources in Texas
By: Carly Peach, Hydrogeologist, Texas Water Utilities Lack of rainfall and unprecedented high temperatures are causing drought conditions and putting Texas’ water supply under immense pressure. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, 13.2 million Texans are currently experiencing drought. While the Panhandle has seen significant relief due to precipitation in […]
Read More...Sativa Water District
For more than a decade, the customers of Sativa Los Angeles County Water District, with an approximately 6,837 population served through 1,643 active service connections, endured poor water quality and service from their water board until East Los Angeles area elected officials courageously acted (AB 1577, Gipson) to dissolve the […]
Read More...Lashburn & Groveside Pipeline Project
Suburban Water Systems’ distribution pipelines provide water to customers for drinking, domestic uses, irrigation, and fire protection. These pipelines deteriorate over time and eventually reach the end of their useful life, often resulting in main breaks and leaks. Suburban has an annual program to replace 1% of its distribution pipelines […]
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