Agency Highlights water conservation in the city of Fresno, reducing water use by 25%
LOS ANGELES - U.S. E.P.A. Regional Administrator Jared Blumenfeld, along with Fresno Public Utilities Director Thomas Esqueda, and the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), will declare millions in backing to the state that will enhance local water infrastructure and control water pollution statewide resulting in significant public health benefits, especially to the San Joaquin Valley. The backing announced today will be used for a wide variety of water quality projects, including pollution control, water and energy efficiency projects, drinking water infrastructure improvements, technical assistance, and traditional municipal wastewater treatment projects.
In addition, E.P.A. will highlight $51 Million to the state that was used to conserve water through the installation of water meters in communities within the City of Fresno. On January 17 Governor Brown declared a drought state of emergency and state law requires home water meters by 2025. Since the installation of the meters was completed in 2014, water usage has decreased by 25%.
WHO: Jared Blumenfeld, E.P.A. Regional Administrator
Tommy Esqueda, Director, Fresno Department of Public Utilities
Tricia Wathen, Senior Sanitary Engineer, Division of Drinking Water Programs, SWRCB
Other state and local officials
Meter plan participants
WHAT: Declare Millions of Dollars to Enhance Water
Highlight Fresno Water Conservation Plan
WHEN: Thursday, October 2, 2014
11:00 a.m.
**Media should project to arrive no later than 10:45 a.m.
WHERE: Roberts Home
5634 W. River Bottom Ave, Fresno, California 93722
VISUALS: Media can view the installed water meter at the home. Water meters will also be on display. The event will take place in the Robert's backyard where the San Joaquin River can be seen.
RSVP REQUIRED: *** Credentialed press who would like to attend this event, or for more information please e-mail
Nahal Mogharabi,
[email protected] or
Kathie Smith, [email protected].
