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City Council is considering the purchase of a water well and water rights from Monrovia at a cost of $200,000. An additional $100 thousand will be needed to construct a pumping station.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 21, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 21, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Water

Item ID: 3453AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

One of Arcadia's water wells, located on Camino Real Ave. between First and Second Avenues was pumping sandy water into the city's water distribution system. The well was shut down and will be carefully checked. The sandy water was not contaminated or harmful to drink.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 10, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 10, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Water

Item ID: 3452AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Beginning July 1 water bills are increasing by 5.9%. For average homeowner, it will amount to only about 49 cents per month.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 20, 1983

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 20, 1983

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Water

Item ID: 3461AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Although two of Arcadia's 14 water wells have been contaminated by industrial solvents for years, a purification system installed by the city last December is reportedly working well, allowing the water from these wills to be used.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 6, 1985

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 6, 1985

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Water

Item ID: 3463AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia City Council approved a zone change for the 19 acre Anoakia property allowing development of 29 to 32 homes on 20,00 square feet lots.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 11, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 11, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Anoakia

Item ID: 431AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Longden Well No. 1 has been taken out of service as levels of TCE (trichloroethyene) in the water have risen in excess of the limits set by the Environmental Protection Agency. TCE is an industrial solvent used for cleaning purposes.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 8, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 8, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Water

Item ID: 3457AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

City Council has amended the municipal code establishing new water rates.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 24, 1981

Pages: p. A-3

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 24, 1981

Pages: p. A-3

Subjects: Water

Item ID: 3456AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Despite California's third consecutive dry year, Arcadia pumped 5.56 billion gallons of water from its wells in 1988 setting the city's third highest year on record.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 8, 1989

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 8, 1989

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Water

Item ID: 3466AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

City Council will meet to study a proposed water rate increase which, if approved, would raise consumer bills 68% over the next four years.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 12, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 12, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Water

Item ID: 3455AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The City Council will increase water rates on a year to year basis for the next five years. Funds will thus be accumulated for predictable major replacement projects. These projects are outlined in the article.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 6, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 6, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Water

Item ID: 3459AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Two of Arcadia's wells, Longden 1 and Longden 2, have been closed for months following the discovery of TCE. Now PCE has been discovered. The city is considering a TCE/PCE removal plant.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 24, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 24, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Water

Item ID: 3458AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia Unified School District will purchase 2 portable classrooms at well under the expected cost of $60,000 each. The classrooms will be installed at Hugo Reid Elementary School.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 28, 1987

Pages: p. A-2

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 28, 1987

Pages: p. A-2

Subjects: Schools - Hugo Reid

Item ID: 2705AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 14, 1989

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 14, 1989

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Water

Item ID: 3467AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Article discusses ground water pollution and its effect of Arcadia's water supply.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 7, 1989

Pages: p. A-3

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 7, 1989

Pages: p. A-3

Subjects: Water

Item ID: 3468AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Toxicity tests show that the spill of an asphalt and water mixture into an Arcadia fishing lake poses "no significant water quality threat," according to a state water quality engineer.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 25, 1987

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 25, 1987

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Water

Item ID: 3465AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

With the addition of $113,295 of federal money to Arcadia's Home Improvement Program, the city will now be able to help about 12 more Arcadians refurbish their homes.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 24, 1986

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 24, 1986

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Community Redevelopment

Item ID: 1328AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia City Council, after much debate and review, has unanimously approved the purchase of lights for the soccer field.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 22, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 22, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: City Council 1980 - 1989

Item ID: 1007AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

East Pasadena Water Company has positive development to report. Company has commitment from State Dept. of Water Resources for a $1.5 million low-interest loan, funded from state bonds.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 1, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 1, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Water - East Pasadena Water Company

Item ID: 3474AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadians may find that their water bills are a bit higher beginning July 1.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 10, 1984

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 10, 1984

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Water

Item ID: 3462AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A popular fishing lake in Arcadia (Peck Road Water Conservation Park) was closed Thursday when 1,000 gallons of a gooey asphalt and water mixture oozed into it after 15,000 gallons of the substance leaked from a nearby Irwindale Plant.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 22, 1987

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 22, 1987

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Water

Item ID: 3464AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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City Council is considering the purchase of a water well and water rights from Monrovia at a cost of $200,000. An additional $100 thousand will be needed to construct a pumping station.

One of Arcadia's water wells, located on Camino Real Ave. between First and Second Avenues was pumping sandy water into the city's water distribution system. The well was shut down and will be carefully checked. The sandy water was not contaminated or harmful to drink.

Beginning July 1 water bills are increasing by 5.9%. For average homeowner, it will amount to only about 49 cents per month.

Although two of Arcadia's 14 water wells have been contaminated by industrial solvents for years, a purification system installed by the city last December is reportedly working well, allowing the water from these wills to be used.

The Arcadia City Council approved a zone change for the 19 acre Anoakia property allowing development of 29 to 32 homes on 20,00 square feet lots.

Longden Well No. 1 has been taken out of service as levels of TCE (trichloroethyene) in the water have risen in excess of the limits set by the Environmental Protection Agency. TCE is an industrial solvent used for cleaning purposes.

City Council has amended the municipal code establishing new water rates.

Despite California's third consecutive dry year, Arcadia pumped 5.56 billion gallons of water from its wells in 1988 setting the city's third highest year on record.

City Council will meet to study a proposed water rate increase which, if approved, would raise consumer bills 68% over the next four years.

The City Council will increase water rates on a year to year basis for the next five years. Funds will thus be accumulated for predictable major replacement projects. These projects are outlined in the article.

Two of Arcadia's wells, Longden 1 and Longden 2, have been closed for months following the discovery of TCE. Now PCE has been discovered. The city is considering a TCE/PCE removal plant.

Arcadia Unified School District will purchase 2 portable classrooms at well under the expected cost of $60,000 each. The classrooms will be installed at Hugo Reid Elementary School.

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

Article discusses ground water pollution and its effect of Arcadia's water supply.

Toxicity tests show that the spill of an asphalt and water mixture into an Arcadia fishing lake poses "no significant water quality threat," according to a state water quality engineer.

With the addition of $113,295 of federal money to Arcadia's Home Improvement Program, the city will now be able to help about 12 more Arcadians refurbish their homes.

The Arcadia City Council, after much debate and review, has unanimously approved the purchase of lights for the soccer field.

East Pasadena Water Company has positive development to report. Company has commitment from State Dept. of Water Resources for a $1.5 million low-interest loan, funded from state bonds.

Arcadians may find that their water bills are a bit higher beginning July 1.

A popular fishing lake in Arcadia (Peck Road Water Conservation Park) was closed Thursday when 1,000 gallons of a gooey asphalt and water mixture oozed into it after 15,000 gallons of the substance leaked from a nearby Irwindale Plant.