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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.

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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 water meets all present standards according to John Grivich, Water Manager for the City.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 19, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 19, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Water

Item ID: 3444AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

John Grivich, head of the Arcadia Water Department for the past 26 years retired June 7. He is proud of the quality of Arcadia's water, its low rates, good equipment and the stable number of Department employees.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 12, 1975

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 12, 1975

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Water Department

Item ID: 3478AN

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

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

The Arcadia Board of Education has appointed Mildred Burgdorf- Hennessy to replace retrying John Sinclair as Assistant Superintendent of Personnel and Staff Development for the district.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 13, 1987

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 13, 1987

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Schools - Employees - Burgdorff-Hennessy, Mildred

Item ID: 2821AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Items regarding Water Department

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 11, 1936 p. 1 (rates); September 17, 1936 p. 1 ( " ); September 21, 1936 p. 1 ( " ); September 29, 1936 p. 1 ( " ); October 2, 1936 p. 1 ( " ); February 3, 1949 p. 1 (rate increase); January 25, 1954 p. 1 (Alderman study; January 28, 1954 p. 1 ( " ); February 1, 1954 p. 1 ( " ); February 11, 1954 p. 1 (Alderman study and expansion financing); February 15, 1954 p. 1 (Alderman study and rate increase); February 18, 1954 p. 1 ( " ); March 4, 1954 p. 1 ( " ); June 2, 1958 p. 1 ( " ); June 9, 1958 p. 1 ( " ); October 23, 1958 p. 1 ( " ); April 23, 1959 p. 1 (Board created); January 27, 1963 p. 1 ( " ); September 5, 1963 p. 1 ( " ); November 13, 1966 p. 1 (increase study); November 17, 1966 p. 1 ( " ); December 4, 1966 p. 1 ( " ); December 11, 1966 p. 1 ( " ); December 18, 1966 p. 2 ( " ); December 22, 1966 p. 1 ( " ); December 25, 1966 p. 1 ( " ); March 3, 1971 p. 1 (modernization of Department); February 4, 1973 p. 1 (history)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 11, 1936 p. 1 (rates); September 17, 1936 p. 1 ( " ); September 21, 1936 p. 1 ( " ); September 29, 1936 p. 1 ( " ); October 2, 1936 p. 1 ( " ); February 3, 1949 p. 1 (rate increase); January 25, 1954 p. 1 (Alderman study; January 28, 1954 p. 1 ( " ); February 1, 1954 p. 1 ( " ); February 11, 1954 p. 1 (Alderman study and expansion financing); February 15, 1954 p. 1 (Alderman study and rate increase); February 18, 1954 p. 1 ( " ); March 4, 1954 p. 1 ( " ); June 2, 1958 p. 1 ( " ); June 9, 1958 p. 1 ( " ); October 23, 1958 p. 1 ( " ); April 23, 1959 p. 1 (Board created); January 27, 1963 p. 1 ( " ); September 5, 1963 p. 1 ( " ); November 13, 1966 p. 1 (increase study); November 17, 1966 p. 1 ( " ); December 4, 1966 p. 1 ( " ); December 11, 1966 p. 1 ( " ); December 18, 1966 p. 2 ( " ); December 22, 1966 p. 1 ( " ); December 25, 1966 p. 1 ( " ); March 3, 1971 p. 1 (modernization of Department); February 4, 1973 p. 1 (history)

Subjects: Water Department

Item ID: 4330AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A summary report of the Water Department operation for 1974 shows that the Department made a "profit" of $300,000. Water usage was 4.56 billion gallons. Also describes Arcadia's three natural underground water basins.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 2, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 2, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Water Department

Item ID: 3477AN

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

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

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

Items regarding water rights.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 4, 1937 p. 1; September 9, 1937 p. 1 (test suit); September 13, 1937 p. 1 ( " ); September 27, 1937 p. 1 ( " ); September 24, 1938 p. 1 (rights of Rancho Santa Anita); July 13, 1939 p. 2 (Pasadena right to Arcadia water); November 23, 1939 p. 1 (survey); June 18, 1953 p. 1 (survey of city water rights)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 4, 1937 p. 1; September 9, 1937 p. 1 (test suit); September 13, 1937 p. 1 ( " ); September 27, 1937 p. 1 ( " ); September 24, 1938 p. 1 (rights of Rancho Santa Anita); July 13, 1939 p. 2 (Pasadena right to Arcadia water); November 23, 1939 p. 1 (survey); June 18, 1953 p. 1 (survey of city water rights)

Subjects: Water

Item ID: 4321AN

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

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

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

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

Items regarding Upper San Gabriel Valley Water District.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 27, 1959 p. 1; October 29, 1959 p. 1; July 20, 1961 p. 3; July 24, 1961 p. 16; August 21, 1961 p. 3; September 18, 1961 p. 3 (USGVWD Board opposed to state control); November 30, 1961 p. 3; April 12, 1962 p. 1 (must join USGVWD if wish to join MWD); January 3, 1963 p. 1 (fight for survival); July 20, 1967 p. 1 (extraction of water from San Gabriel Basin); August 13, 1967 p. 1 (water rights for 57 companies in SGV); October 12, 1967 p. 1 (adjudication plan); November 6, 1967 p. 1 ( water rights suit); January 4, 1968 p. 1 ( " ); August 13, 1969 p. 1 ( " ); March 11, 1970 p. 1 (SGV water rights); March 15, 1970 p. 1 ( " ); March 25, 1970 p. 1 ( " ); May 6, 1970 p. 1 (water rights suit); May 13, 1970 p. 2 ( " ); October 18, 1970 p. 1 ( " ); September 22, 1971 p. 1 ( " )

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 27, 1959 p. 1; October 29, 1959 p. 1; July 20, 1961 p. 3; July 24, 1961 p. 16; August 21, 1961 p. 3; September 18, 1961 p. 3 (USGVWD Board opposed to state control); November 30, 1961 p. 3; April 12, 1962 p. 1 (must join USGVWD if wish to join MWD); January 3, 1963 p. 1 (fight for survival); July 20, 1967 p. 1 (extraction of water from San Gabriel Basin); August 13, 1967 p. 1 (water rights for 57 companies in SGV); October 12, 1967 p. 1 (adjudication plan); November 6, 1967 p. 1 ( water rights suit); January 4, 1968 p. 1 ( " ); August 13, 1969 p. 1 ( " ); March 11, 1970 p. 1 (SGV water rights); March 15, 1970 p. 1 ( " ); March 25, 1970 p. 1 ( " ); May 6, 1970 p. 1 (water rights suit); May 13, 1970 p. 2 ( " ); October 18, 1970 p. 1 ( " ); September 22, 1971 p. 1 ( " )

Subjects: Water

Item ID: 4325AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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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.

Arcadia water meets all present standards according to John Grivich, Water Manager for the City.

John Grivich, head of the Arcadia Water Department for the past 26 years retired June 7. He is proud of the quality of Arcadia's water, its low rates, good equipment and the stable number of Department employees.

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.

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.

The Arcadia Board of Education has appointed Mildred Burgdorf- Hennessy to replace retrying John Sinclair as Assistant Superintendent of Personnel and Staff Development for the district.

Items regarding Water Department

A summary report of the Water Department operation for 1974 shows that the Department made a "profit" of $300,000. Water usage was 4.56 billion gallons. Also describes Arcadia's three natural underground water basins.

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.

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.

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.

Items regarding water rights.

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.

Items regarding city water system.

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.

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.

Items regarding Upper San Gabriel Valley Water District.