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Arcadia is one of a consortium of 22 cities that lost in court over a challenge against a new state policy on storm drain runoff.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: May 29, 2003

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: May 29, 2003

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Runoff; Storm drains

Item ID: 31719AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

City Council adopted regulations for new construction to try to meet state rules on storm water runoff.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: August 8, 2002

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: August 8, 2002

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: City Council - 2001-2010; Construction; Storm water runoff; Trash

Item ID: 30694AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia will join a coalition of 39 other cities in suing the federal and state governments over a new program regulating storm water runoff from local streets. The federal and state program requires cities to reduce trash runoff by 10 percent a year, until it reaches zero, or pay a fine.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: July 11, 2002

Pages: p. 9

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: July 11, 2002

Pages: p. 9

Subjects: Lawsuits; Refuse; Trash

Item ID: 30674AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: August 30, 2008

Pages: p. A3

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: August 30, 2008

Pages: p. A3

Subjects: Metropolitan Water District (MWD); Water conservation; Water supply

Item ID: 31378AN

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

Despite recent heavy rains, water managers across the San Gabriel Valley still recommend that residents conserve water.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: January 17, 2005

Pages: p. A1

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: January 17, 2005

Pages: p. A1

Subjects: Santa Anita Dam; Storms; Floods; Drinking water supply; Conservation

Item ID: 29571AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: June 20, 2002

Pages: p. 8

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: June 20, 2002

Pages: p. 8

Subjects: Sewer; Trash; Utilities; Water

Item ID: 30581AN

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

Arcadia and Sierra Madre's water supply to benefit from $1.8 million federal grant. Arcadia will get $900,000 of the grant. This will fund the next phase of an on-going, 5-year program to ensure emergency water for its citizens, following any potential seismic activity.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: November 15, 2001

Pages: p. 1, 9

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: November 15, 2001

Pages: p. 1, 9

Subjects: Federal funds; Water

Item ID: 33599AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

New regulations require that Arcadia, among other cities in the Los Angeles River basin, reduce the amount of trash put into the system to "zero tolerance" in twelve years. Arcadia has joined other cities in the Coalition for Practical Regulation to appeal the order.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: March 15, 2001

Pages: p. 9

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: March 15, 2001

Pages: p. 9

Subjects: Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board; Environmental issues - trash; Coalition for Practical Regulation; Appeals

Item ID: 29249AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Association is asking the Los Angeles Division of the League of California Cities to back a resolution calling for a state wide study of urban-county reform.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 1, 1977

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 1, 1977

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Association of San Gabriel Valley Cities

Item ID: 545AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia meets federal and state drinking water standards as reported in the "City of Arcadia Year 2000 Consumer Confidence Report." A photo shows Amanda Silva and Alison Wien.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: August 30, 2001

Pages: p. 8

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: August 30, 2001

Pages: p. 8

Subjects: Water quality; Silva, Amanda; Wien, Allison

Item ID: 30239AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Vendors and 2000 people attended the Southern California Utility Association's Information Fair. Arcadia's water department employee, Richard Reeley, raced to see how quickly he could change a water meter. The Fair was held at the Irwindale Speedway.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: September 20, 2002

Pages: p. B3

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: September 20, 2002

Pages: p. B3

Subjects: Water Department; City employees - Reeley, Richard; Southern California Utility Association

Item ID: 24719AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia City Council approves Water Master Plan update, presented by Pat Malloy, Public Works Services Director. The guide outlines a ten-year improvement program for over $44 million.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly,

Date: November 29, 2001

Pages: p. 21

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly,

Date: November 29, 2001

Pages: p. 21

Subjects: City of Arcadia--Public Works Department; Malloy, Pat; Water

Item ID: 33606AN

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

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 Arcadia water system.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Bulletin

Date: April 18, 1940 p. 1 (rights purchased from Rancho Santa Anita, Inc.); September 19, 1940 p. 1 (Rancho Santa Anita Reservoir); August 3, 1942 p. 1 (Rancho supply dispute); August 10, 1942 p. 1 ( " )

Newspaper: Arcadia Bulletin

Date: April 18, 1940 p. 1 (rights purchased from Rancho Santa Anita, Inc.); September 19, 1940 p. 1 (Rancho Santa Anita Reservoir); August 3, 1942 p. 1 (Rancho supply dispute); August 10, 1942 p. 1 ( " )

Subjects: Water

Item ID: 4320AN

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

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.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 12, 1977

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 12, 1977

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Water

Item ID: 3448AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: December 12, 2002

Pages: p. 20

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: December 12, 2002

Pages: p. 20

Subjects: Den Boer; Water supply wells

Item ID: 30958AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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Arcadia is one of a consortium of 22 cities that lost in court over a challenge against a new state policy on storm drain runoff.

City Council adopted regulations for new construction to try to meet state rules on storm water runoff.

Arcadia will join a coalition of 39 other cities in suing the federal and state governments over a new program regulating storm water runoff from local streets. The federal and state program requires cities to reduce trash runoff by 10 percent a year, until it reaches zero, or pay a fine.

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.

Despite recent heavy rains, water managers across the San Gabriel Valley still recommend that residents conserve water.

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.

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.

Arcadia and Sierra Madre's water supply to benefit from $1.8 million federal grant. Arcadia will get $900,000 of the grant. This will fund the next phase of an on-going, 5-year program to ensure emergency water for its citizens, following any potential seismic activity.

New regulations require that Arcadia, among other cities in the Los Angeles River basin, reduce the amount of trash put into the system to "zero tolerance" in twelve years. Arcadia has joined other cities in the Coalition for Practical Regulation to appeal the order.

The Association is asking the Los Angeles Division of the League of California Cities to back a resolution calling for a state wide study of urban-county reform.

Arcadia meets federal and state drinking water standards as reported in the "City of Arcadia Year 2000 Consumer Confidence Report." A photo shows Amanda Silva and Alison Wien.

Vendors and 2000 people attended the Southern California Utility Association's Information Fair. Arcadia's water department employee, Richard Reeley, raced to see how quickly he could change a water meter. The Fair was held at the Irwindale Speedway.

Arcadia City Council approves Water Master Plan update, presented by Pat Malloy, Public Works Services Director. The guide outlines a ten-year improvement program for over $44 million.

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

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 Arcadia water system.

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.

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.

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.