California Receives $183 Million to Improve Water Quality, Infrastructure

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Regional Administrator Jared Blumenfeld announced more than $183 million in funding to invest in California for statewide improvements in local water infrastructure and the reduction of water pollution. Blumenfeld was joined by Fresno Public Utilities Director Thomas Esqueda, and other state and local officials for the announcement at an event highlighting $51 million in federal funding that was used to install water meters within the City of Fresno. The event was held at the home of Bruce and Amy Roberts, who participated in the water meter program.“Water is the lifeblood of our communities and EPA