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Arcadia's residential water customers will be paying 9.4% more on their monthly water bills.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3588
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 14, 1989
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 14, 1989
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Water
Item ID
3467AN
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The City Council decided Tuesday to suspend overuse penalties indefinitely on water bills issued after December 3 of this year.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 19, 1991
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 19, 1991
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Water
Item ID
3471AN
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In their January and February water bills, City of Arcadia water customers will receive information about how they can contribute to the Arcadia Public Library Foundation.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper12051
Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
January 22, 1998
Pages
p. 10
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Sierra Madre News
Date
January 22, 1998
Pages
p. 10
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library Foundation
Item ID
12252AN
Collection
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City Council will meet to study a proposed water rate increase which, if approved, would raise consumer bills 68% over the next four years.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3576
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 12, 1981
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 12, 1981
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Water
Item ID
3455AN
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Drought ordinance approved. Beginning April 22, 2015, Arcadia water customers can water on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, after 6:00 PM and before 9:00 AM only.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34171
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 7, 2015
Pages
p. 18
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 7, 2015
Pages
p. 18
Subjects
Drought
Water
Item ID
34365AN
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The City Council approved a 5% water rate increase that will raise the average bimonthly bill from $39 to $42.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 8, 1993
Pages
p. A-5
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Pasadena Star News
Date
July 8, 1993
Pages
p. A-5
Subjects
Water
Item ID
191AN
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Residents will no longer pay penalties for using too much water starting in January, after the City Council decided Tuesday that the existing system was unfair.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3594
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 8, 1991
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 8, 1991
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Water
Item ID
3473AN
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The City Council approved a mandatory water conservation program that requires a 10% decrease in water use by all residents, as well as the use of penalties if residents use more than their share of water.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3590
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 10, 1991
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 10, 1991
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Water
Item ID
3469AN
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The U.S. House of Representatives approved $20 million in funding for the water infrastructure system of Arcadia and Sierra Madre. The bill still needs to be approved by the Senate. The action was announced by Congressman David Dreier.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 2, 2003
Pages
p. 1, 8
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 2, 2003
Pages
p. 1, 8
Subjects
Dreier, David
Water
Item ID
32932AN
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The city council approved water conservation measures for city owned facilities such as regularly inspecting the city's sprinkler systems to reduce runoff and replacing the dial-type water timers with digital timers. Other measures were set aside for the time being, such as replacing grass-covered medians with cement, and washing down tennis courts less frequently.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3591
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 24, 1991
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 24, 1991
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Water
Item ID
3470AN
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Ballot measure aims to repeal Arcadia's utility tax. The current tax adds 7% to bills for water, electricity and natural gas and 5% for telecommunications for both residential and commercial customers. If approved, city services will be downgraded significantly. It would eliminate 12.5% of Arcadia's budget.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34335
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 15, 2015
Pages
p. 1, 17
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 15, 2015
Pages
p. 1, 17
Subjects
Arcadia City Council-2010-2019
Ballot measures
Kovacic, Gary
Lazzaretto, Dominic
Utility Users Tax
Item ID
34528AN
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Describes a new telemetering system that permits the most efficient service to customers while keeping costly personnel at a minimum, especially on weekends. It is a sophisticated complex - a centralized watchdog over Arcadia's water system.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 1, 1977
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 1, 1977
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Water Department
Item ID
3481AN
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Arcadia City Council approved the first of a projected series of ten annual 5% increases in the city water rate. Sewer and trash rates will also increase.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30394
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 20, 2002
Pages
p. 8
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 20, 2002
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Sewer
Trash
Utilities
Water
Item ID
30581AN
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Arcadia spends $2 million to bank extra water supply, approved by Arcadia City Council today. See hard copy in VF Water.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 9, 2015
Pages
p. A6
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Pasadena Star News
Date
April 9, 2015
Pages
p. A6
Subjects
Arcadia City Council--2010-2019
Main San Gabriel Basin Watermaster
Tait, Tom
Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District
Water
Zampiello, Tony
Item ID
34331AN
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Water rates in Arcadia may see another increase in order to establish a fund to replace the water system as it wears out.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3572
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 8, 1979
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 8, 1979
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Water
Item ID
3451AN
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Items regarding city water system.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4443
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 16, 1931 p. 1 (land sought by Council)
October 30, 1931 p. 1 (new well)
November 18, 1932 p. 1 (pumphouse)
February 19, 1936 p. 1 (Havenhurst Development pipes)
January 24, 1936 p. 1 (pipe laying on santa anita)
April 4, 1936 p. 1 ( " )
July 6, 1936 p. 1 ( " )
January 7, 1943 p. 1 (guards for wells during World War II)
October 29, 1949 p. 1 (Camino Real well)
March 18, 1950 p. 1 (water emergency solved)
July 20, 1953 p. 1 (use record broken)
June 6, 1955 p. 1 (First Priority System Program)
September 8, 1955 p. 1 (use record broken)
May 29, 1958 p. 1 ($2.7 million water plan)
December 8, 1960 p. 1 (illegal sale of water by City)
September 2, 1961 p. 1 (wells added)
March 3, 1963 p. 1 (San Gabriel Valley Water Co. wells in Arcadia)
January 21, 1965 p 1 (Colorado River water in Arcadia)
February 7, 1965 p. 1 ( " )
January 2, 1966 p. 1 (treatment of City Water)
January 23, 1966 p. 1 (water basin adjudication)
April 7, 1966 p. 1 (final payment of debts)
July 21, 1966 p. 1 Property owners vs water users over taxation)
August 4, 1966 p. 1 ( " )
August 7, 1966 p. 1 (property sale by City)
August 25, 1966 p. 1 (property owners vs water users re. taxation)
April 2, 1967 p. 1 (costs updated)
March 18, 1970 p. 1 (St. Joseph plant)
June 22, 1972 p. 1 (State water project benefits to So. Calif.)
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 16, 1931 p. 1 (land sought by Council)
October 30, 1931 p. 1 (new well)
November 18, 1932 p. 1 (pumphouse)
February 19, 1936 p. 1 (Havenhurst Development pipes)
January 24, 1936 p. 1 (pipe laying on santa anita)
April 4, 1936 p. 1 ( " )
July 6, 1936 p. 1 ( " )
January 7, 1943 p. 1 (guards for wells during World War II)
October 29, 1949 p. 1 (Camino Real well)
March 18, 1950 p. 1 (water emergency solved)
July 20, 1953 p. 1 (use record broken)
June 6, 1955 p. 1 (First Priority System Program)
September 8, 1955 p. 1 (use record broken)
May 29, 1958 p. 1 ($2.7 million water plan)
December 8, 1960 p. 1 (illegal sale of water by City)
September 2, 1961 p. 1 (wells added)
March 3, 1963 p. 1 (San Gabriel Valley Water Co. wells in Arcadia)
January 21, 1965 p 1 (Colorado River water in Arcadia)
February 7, 1965 p. 1 ( " )
January 2, 1966 p. 1 (treatment of City Water)
January 23, 1966 p. 1 (water basin adjudication)
April 7, 1966 p. 1 (final payment of debts)
July 21, 1966 p. 1 Property owners vs water users over taxation)
August 4, 1966 p. 1 ( " )
August 7, 1966 p. 1 (property sale by City)
August 25, 1966 p. 1 (property owners vs water users re. taxation)
April 2, 1967 p. 1 (costs updated)
March 18, 1970 p. 1 (St. Joseph plant)
June 22, 1972 p. 1 (State water project benefits to So. Calif.)
Subjects
Water
Item ID
4319AN
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Arcadia City Council tightens regulations on water use. Outdoor irrigation citywide is restricted, by a newly passed ordinance, to 3 days a week-Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Watering is prohibited between 9 AM and 6 PM, in addition to "during and 48 hours after measurable rainfall." Arcadia City Council approves purchase of replacement water ahead of time. See hard copy in VF "Water."

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 9, 2015
Pages
p. 1, 17
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 9, 2015
Pages
p. 1, 17
Subjects
Arcadia City Council--2010-2019
Water conservation
Item ID
34339AN
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Arcadia gets new power provider Clean Power Alliance. Arcadia has selected lean power as the default for all customers. Lean power provides 36% renewable energy at a 1-2% discount. Southern California Edison will continue to provide billing and customer support.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 25, 2019
Pages
p. 3
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 25, 2019
Pages
p. 3
Subjects
Clean Power Alliance
Electricity
Energy
Southern California Edison
Utilities
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Arcadia City Council handles repetive measures and water rates. Council approves 7% increase in water rates.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 30, 2017
Pages
p. 1, 12
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 30, 2017
Pages
p. 1, 12
Subjects
Arcadia City Council
Water rates
Item ID
35209AN
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Arcadia City Council has approved a contract with Bucknam and Associates to continue consulting on a joint effort with the city of Sierra Madre. The company will ensure local water supply is protected from interruption by earthquakes.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29525
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 10, 2001
Pages
p. 8
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 10, 2001
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Contracts
Consultants
Water
Sierra Madre
Bucknam and Associates
Item ID
29709AN
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