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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.

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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

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

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

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 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

Items regarding city water system.

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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.)

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

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia has received a domestic water permit from the State. In 1973 the California State Health Department inspected Arcadia's system along with 240 other systems in Los Angeles and Orange Counties and only 15 systems received permits.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 24, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 24, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Water Department

Item ID: 3476AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 15, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 15, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Water

Item ID: 3460AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

In order to provide customers with more information on their water bills, the City Council approved Tuesday a $97,500 water billing system.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 23, 1992

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 23, 1992

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Water

Item ID: 17AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Water rates in Arcadia may see another increase in order to establish a fund to replace the water system as it wears out.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 8, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 8, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Water

Item ID: 3451AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 10, 1991

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 10, 1991

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Water

Item ID: 3469AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 1, 1977

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Water Department

Item ID: 3481AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 8, 1991

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 8, 1991

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Water

Item ID: 3473AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 20, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 20, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Water Department

Item ID: 3479AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia residents saved 22% more water over the past seven months than they did in the same period last year. Arcadia Water Manager Eldon Davidson attributed the mandatory 10% reduction program implemented by the City in February.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 6, 1991

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 6, 1991

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Water

Item ID: 3472AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

City Council has voted to purchase Monrovia's Chapman Well and reservoir. In addition Arcadia will exchange 951 acre feet of water rights in the San Gabriel Basin for the same amount now owned by Monrovia in the Raymond Basin.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 7, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 7, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Water

Item ID: 3454AN

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

Because of California's intense two year drought, water rates will need to go up to cover the costs of getting outside water. Also, pumping costs are greater due to soaring energy costs.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 8, 1976

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 8, 1976

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Water

Item ID: 3446AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Birth. To Mr. and Mrs. William C. Wills, July 30.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 11, 1955

Pages: p. 12

Announcement Type: Birth

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 11, 1955

Pages: p. 12

Announcement Type: Birth

Subjects: Wills, son

Item ID: 13911AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Contamination of supply.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 8, 1960 p. 1 (contamination near dump site); May 4, 1961 p. 1 ( " ); May 11, 1961 p. 1 ( " ); May 18, 1961 ( " ); June 8, 1961 p. 3 ( " ); October 5, 1961 p. 1 (nuclear fallout contamination)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 8, 1960 p. 1 (contamination near dump site); May 4, 1961 p. 1 ( " ); May 11, 1961 p. 1 ( " ); May 18, 1961 ( " ); June 8, 1961 p. 3 ( " ); October 5, 1961 p. 1 (nuclear fallout contamination)

Subjects: Water

Item ID: 4328AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Items regarding city water system.

Arcadia has received a domestic water permit from the State. In 1973 the California State Health Department inspected Arcadia's system along with 240 other systems in Los Angeles and Orange Counties and only 15 systems received permits.

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.

In order to provide customers with more information on their water bills, the City Council approved Tuesday a $97,500 water billing system.

Water rates in Arcadia may see another increase in order to establish a fund to replace the water system as it wears out.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Arcadia residents saved 22% more water over the past seven months than they did in the same period last year. Arcadia Water Manager Eldon Davidson attributed the mandatory 10% reduction program implemented by the City in February.

City Council has voted to purchase Monrovia's Chapman Well and reservoir. In addition Arcadia will exchange 951 acre feet of water rights in the San Gabriel Basin for the same amount now owned by Monrovia in the Raymond Basin.

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.

Because of California's intense two year drought, water rates will need to go up to cover the costs of getting outside water. Also, pumping costs are greater due to soaring energy costs.

Birth. To Mr. and Mrs. William C. Wills, July 30.

Contamination of supply.