Apply Today For The 2024 Water Counts Academy!
CV Water Counts is gearing up for the eighth course of the Water Counts Academy, designed for community leaders in the Coachella Valley who want to learn about local water resources. […]
The Value of Water
Did you know that your local tap water is your most affordable drink when it comes to beverages? Did you also know that your tap water is continuously monitored and treated according to federal standards? It’s true! As a water agency, we are required to monitor daily and test weekly the systems that deliver water to your tap. […]
Integrating Native Plants Into Your Home Landscape
On Tuesday, December 12 from Noon to 1:00 p.m., CV Water Counts is pleased to present a Master Gardener Webinar “Integrating Native Plants Into Your Home Landscape,” presented by Brad Hardison, UCCE Master Gardener, Riverside County. You can register here. […]
Plant Of The Month: Prostrate Rosemary (Rosmarinus Officinalis ‘Prostratus’)
Prostrate rosemary can be clumping, mounding, creeping or trailing, depending on the selection. In addition, upright forms grow as shrubs up to 6 feet tall. It is recommended that cultivars be selected carefully to fit the purpose and garden space. […]
Career Of The Month: Wastewater Treatment Operator
Wastewater treatment operators are in charge of removing pollutants from the water used for domestic and commercial purposes. They sanitize water sourced from sewers and drains before releasing it or allowing it to be used for irrigation. Operators split their time indoors and outdoors, working with chemicals, computers and machinery. Wastewater treatment is vital to public health, especially for safely using it for irrigation on outdoor landscapes and other beneficial uses. […]
Don’t Get Caught In A Holiday Fog
With the holiday season just around the corner, many families are looking forward to their annual gatherings with traditional meals. It is important to remember that holiday cooking can include foods with byproducts that, if not disposed of properly, can harm your plumbing and the sewer system near your home. […]
