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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.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3579
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 24, 1982
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 24, 1982
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Water
Item ID
3458AN
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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.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3584
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 6, 1985
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 6, 1985
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Water
Item ID
3463AN
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Cost to City of Arcadia is approximately $185,000 to make sure residents don't get cancer. Two Longden wells closed since March because of discovery of TCE and PCE.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3581
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 15, 1982
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 15, 1982
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Water
Item ID
3460AN
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South Pasadena sues Dow Chemical and Shell Oil Company, alleging that for more than 4 decades, both firms willfully manufactured a pesticide containing a cancer causing chemical 1,2,3-trichloropropane, also known as TCP, that has contaminated the municipality's drinking water supply. TCP is a man-made chemical used as a cleaning and degreasing solvent. In addition to South Pasadena, Arcadia, Upland and Lake Hemet Municipal Water District are also suing Dow and Shell for TCP contamination.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35802
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 12, 2020
Pages
p. A1, A8
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Pasadena Star News
Date
September 12, 2020
Pages
p. A1, A8
Subjects
City of South Pasadena
Dow Chemical
Drinking water
Lawsuits
Shell Oil Company
Water
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Measure W (for clean water) win is good news for Arcadia.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35321
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 8, 2018
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p. 1, 11
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 8, 2018
Pages
p. 1, 11
Subjects
Ballot measures
Elections
Water
Item ID
35511AN
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The water in Baldwin Lake at the Los Angeles County Arboretum, which is actually a sag pond, is evaporating, and the water is not being replenished by the artesian well because of low levels in the water table. The lake is famous from the television show Fantasy Island. The last time Baldwin Lake was dry was 1991.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32721
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 11, 2003
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p. 18
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 11, 2003
Pages
p. 18
Subjects
Los Angeles County Arboretum--Baldwin Lake
Water
Item ID
32918AN
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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.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3587
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 8, 1989
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 8, 1989
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Water
Item ID
3466AN
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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.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3573
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 10, 1980
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 10, 1980
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Water
Item ID
3452AN
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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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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.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3574
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 21, 1980
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 21, 1980
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Water
Item ID
3453AN
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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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The city has awarded a contract to Den Boer to improve the seismic reliability of the city's water system. Den Boer is to work on the water supply well at Chapman Water Facility.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30770
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 12, 2002
Pages
p. 20
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 12, 2002
Pages
p. 20
Subjects
Den Boer
Water supply wells
Item ID
30958AN
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Arcadia issues $10,000 in fines since June to homeowners who have not been helping the city reach its water conservation rate of 36% amid California's worst drought on record, and installs flow restrictors on homes.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34359
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 11, 2015
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
November 11, 2015
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Drought
Taylor, Sami (city's water conservation specialist)
Water conservation
Item ID
34552AN
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Arcadia enacts water limits. City pushes 20% reduction goal by 2020 as other cities ease restrictions. The City's water conservation program is mandatory.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35542
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 14, 2019
Pages
p. A3, A16
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Pasadena Star News
Date
July 14, 2019
Pages
p. A3, A16
Subjects
Drought
Tait, Tom
Water
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Clean-up may cost millions in the aftermath of the windstorm that hit in the early hours of December 1. Power is still out in many communities, hundreds of homes damaged and thousands of trees have snapped.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32709
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News,
Date
December 3, 2011
Pages
"p. A1, A4"
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Pasadena Star News,
Date
December 3, 2011
Pages
"p. A1, A4"
Subjects
Disasters
Trees
Weather
Wind and windstorms
Item ID
32906AN
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Arcadians may find that their water bills are a bit higher beginning July 1.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3583
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 10, 1984
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 10, 1984
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Water
Item ID
3462AN
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Water main breaks on the 1000 block of Singing Wood Drive. City officials were trying to determine the cause. It could have been caused by soil saturated by last week's rain storms, or by tree roots growing too close, or a combination of both. The damage affects 50 homes, leaving them without water.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32286
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 7, 2011
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 7, 2011
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arcadia Public Works
Rain
Water mains
Item ID
32485AN
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Robert Berlien, who has been head of the Glendora Municipal Water Department for 9 years, has been named Water Manager for Arcadia, replacing John Grivich, who retired in June.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3601
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 20, 1975
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 20, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Water Department
Item ID
3479AN
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The first reading of a water conservation ordinance was undertaken at the City Council meeting June 8. Five phases of the measure are given. Water rates will increase $.06 per 100 cubic feet as of August 1.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3569
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 12, 1977
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 12, 1977
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Water
Item ID
3448AN
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Arcadia city officials have adopted a voluntary water conservation program that aims to reduce annual water consumption by 10 percent. Currently there is a state wide drought and a local water supply shortage. Metropolitan Water District (MWD) has voted to raise water rates 14 percent in July 2009. The other two main sources of the city's water are the Main San Gabriel Basin and Raymond Basin.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31183
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 30, 2008
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 30, 2008
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Metropolitan Water District (MWD)
Water conservation
Water supply
Item ID
31378AN
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