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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.

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Pasadena Star News
Date
August 30, 2008
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p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
August 30, 2008
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p. A3
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Metropolitan Water District (MWD)
Water conservation
Water supply
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Arcadia considers rate tiers for water use. Santa Anita Park race track, Los Angeles County Arboretum, Westfield Shoppingtown, and the two golf courses are Arcadia's biggest users. The tiered rate structure means that users would be charged more per gallon once they cross certain thresholds.

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Pasadena Star News
Date
December 28, 2009
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p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
December 28, 2009
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p. A1
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Water rates
Water use
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Conditional approval for Arcadia REWMP Project Area. That stands for "Revised Enhanced Watershed Management." See hard copy in VF Water.

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Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 21, 2019
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p. 1, 10
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 21, 2019
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p. 1, 10
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Motander, Susan
Storm water
Water
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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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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 1, 1982
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 1, 1982
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p. A-1
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Water - East Pasadena Water Company
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City of Arcadia is being asked to join in a condemnation suit with Temple City and Los Angeles County against the East Pasadena Water Co. Petition prepared. Would affect 250 homes in Arcadia.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 9, 1983
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 9, 1983
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p. A-1
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Water - East Pasadena Water Company
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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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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 23, 1992
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 23, 1992
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p. A-1
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Water
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The City Council approved a 5% water rate increase that will raise the average bimonthly bill from $39 to $42.

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Pasadena Star News
Date
July 8, 1993
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p. A-5
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Pasadena Star News
Date
July 8, 1993
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p. A-5
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Water
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191AN
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Water

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1. Sierra Madre water history by C.W. Jones. Chapter from ANNALS OF EARLY SIERRA MADRE, E.B. Bowen, compiler. R979.493B 2. Water resources and irrigation on an old rancho by Sherri Berglund. Lasca Leaves article, Spring 1964. 3. History of Arcadia water goes back to rancho days. news clip, A…
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1. Sierra Madre water history by C.W. Jones. Chapter from ANNALS OF EARLY SIERRA MADRE, E.B. Bowen, compiler. R979.493B
2. Water resources and irrigation on an old rancho by Sherri Berglund. Lasca Leaves article, Spring 1964.
3. History of Arcadia water goes back to rancho days. news clip, Arcadia Tribune, February 4, 1973; p. 1.
4. Remember when. news clip re: Arcadia water. August 3, 1934.
5. Article on Sierra Madre Water Company and Lucky Baldwin from THE MARCHING YEARS by Norman Bridge; published 1920 and borrowed from the State Library.
6. Baldwin estate will quit serving water. San Francisco Call, May 1, 1916.
7. Asks Commission to end water supply. news clip May 1, 1916.
8. Arcadia goes dry both inside and out. news clip April 29, 1916.
9. Rates boosted. Arcadia Journal June 21, 1919.
10. Road to Lucky's rancho awash with quest for precious water. Arcadia Tribune September 14, 1978.
11. Road to Lucky's rancho awash with lure of water. Arcadia Tribune April 30, 1978.
12. Concerning irrigation. Hand copied news clip from Sierra Madre Vista setting down rules for irrigation. June 28, 1889.
13. At the Huntington Library in the Rare Book Room (Item #442359) is a copy of the bylaws of the Santa Anita Water Company. Noted April 1979.
14. Water rate may jump 6.3%. Arcadia Tribune March 8, 1979.
15. Water -- long-time problem of the City. Arcadia Tribune March 23, 1950.
16. Santa Anita Company and Baldwin Systems. U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey, Water Supply Paper #219, "Ground Waters and Irrigation Enterprises in Foothill Belt, Southern California" by Walter C. Mendenhall. 1908.
17. IRRIGATION IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, vol. II by William Hammond Hall. Copied from complete report loaned by Sandy Snider of the Arboretum. January 1981.
18. Water rate increase approved to finance long term facilities replacement programs. Flyer relative to approved 5% water rate increase by the Arcadia City Council July 6, 1993.
19. Letter to "Dear Water Consumer" from the City of Arcadia regarding mandatory water conservation plan, February 8, 1991.
20. Going with the flow - mandatory water rationing. L.A. Times (Home edition) February 7, 1991. copied from website.
21. City of Arcadia 1999 Annual Water Quality Report.
22. Storm Water Quality Management Program. 2002. Includes color photocopies on illicit connection/discharge to storm drains, development planning/construction, public agency activities, and public information.
23. City of Arcadia Year 2000 Consumer Confidence Report brochure on how the City of Arcadia provides the highest quality of drinking water and explains a few of the many steps taken to ensure and maintain that high quality.
24. City of Arcadia Year 2002 Consumer Confidence Report brochure on the quality of Arcadia's drinking water.
25. City of Arcadia 2003 Water Quality Report. Includes 2003 Water Quality Table and water saving tips.
26. City of Arcadia 2004 Water Quality Report. In English with some Chinese and Spanish text.
27. "Water Rights Settlement Effected." Sierra Madre and Arcadia end six-year dispute, agree that the water supply should be preserved and primarily used on land overlying the basin. News clipping, Pasadena Star News, April 3, 1930.
28. City of Arcadia 2005 Water Quality Report. Published by City of Arcadia, Public Works Services Department. In English with some Chinese text. (2 copies).
29. City of Arcadia 2006 Water Quality Report.
30. 2002-2003 Hydrologic Report in four parts 30a-30d. 30a. This coversheet shows Stream Gaging Station Information for the Arcadia Wash below Grand Avenue, Station # F317-R. Retrieved from Internet Website for the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works at http://ladpw.org, on August 21, 2007. 30b. Runoff Drainage-area/Cross-section map and report. 30c. Runoff Stream Gaging Station Peak Flow report covering seasons 1956 - 2003. 30d. Appendix GI - Hydrology Technical Report, Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plan, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan and Stormwater Monitoring Plan, etc., and 2006 Flow Rates for the Arcadia Wash at Grand Avenue.
31. 2002-2003 Hydrologic Report: Flood Control and Water Conservation. History of flood control and dams. Retrieved from Internet Website for the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works at http://ladpw.org, on August 21, 2007.
32. City of Arcadia Water Quality Report 2007.
33. City of Arcadia Water Quality Report 2008.
34. City of Arcadia Water Quality Report 2009. Water Quality Report 2014.
35. Sierra Madre and Arcadia engaged in water fight. Raymond Basin Management Board to look into boundary issue. Pasadena Star News, p. A3, March 14, 2014.
36. California water crisis: agencies offering public incentives to save. Pasadena Star News, March 17, 2014. By Steven Scauzillo. Compares water conservation and incentives of Southern California water districts.
37. Dredging, new pipeline proposed for Peck Road Park in Arcadia to San Gabriel River: construction of the $6.7 million project could start next year. An attempt to inject more water into the receding underground aquifer (California drought, water conservation), July 30, 2014. Retrieved from www.pasadenastarnews.com on August 11, 2014.
38. Arcadia spends $2 million to bank extra water supply, by Courtney Tompkins. Pasadena Star News, p. A8, April 9, 2015.
39. Arcadia Council tightens regulations on water usage, approves purchase of replacement water ahead of time. Arcadia Weekly, April 9, 2015.
40. Two articles about California water conservation and the San Gabriel Valley by Steve Scauzillo, Pasadena Star News, May 7, 2015. 1) San Gabriel Valley: tiered pricing, penalties and conservation techniques will be tried. 2) California mandatory water conservation measures in order to save 25%, better save than sorry. Arcadia needs to conserve 36%.
41. Arcadia's Drought: the time to conserve is now. 35% reduction of water use is required.
42. City of Arcadia 2016 Water Quality Report 2 c. City of Arcadia 2017 Water Quality Report.
43. Conditional approval for Arcadia REWMP Project Area. Revised Enhanced Watershed Management Plan. Arcadia Weekly, February 21, 2019. Retrieved from arcadiaweekly.com on May 11, 2019.
44. Arcadia water conservancy efforts help attain new heights of water storage. The state of Arcadia's water supply is good for now. Arcadia Weekly, June 6, 2019.
45. City of Arcadia 2018 Water Quality Report. City of Arcadia 2019 Water Quality Report. City of Arcadia 2020 Water Quality Report. City of Arcadia 2021 Water Quality Report. City of Arcadia 2022 Annual Water Quality Report.
46. San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority Annual Report 2022-2023.
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Water
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251AF
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City Council is studying the possibility for a new Water Master Plan.

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Sierra Madre News
Date
February 6, 1997
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p. 7
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Sierra Madre News
Date
February 6, 1997
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p. 7
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Water
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City officials are alerting residents to a temporary situation where the water will be brown and should not be used to wash laundry or dishes as it may stain.

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Pasadena Star News
Date
August 27, 2003
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p. A2
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Pasadena Star News
Date
August 27, 2003
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p. A2
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Water
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26377AN
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Arcadia and Sierra Madre city councils met to discuss their joint water system seismic reliability project which includes what the cities can do to ensure water in the event of a major earthquake.

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Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 3, 1998
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 3, 1998
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p. 1
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Water
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Arcadia water meets all present standards according to John Grivich, Water Manager for the City.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 19, 1974
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 19, 1974
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p. A-1
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Water
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3444AN
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Beginning October 1, Arcadians will pay more for their water. The increase will be in two steps. The first will be an increase of 6% per 100 cubic feet. The second will be dependent on possible increases in the Edison rates for pumping.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 30, 1976
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 30, 1976
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p. A-1
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Water
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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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Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 8, 1976
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 8, 1976
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p. A-1
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Water
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Water use in the San Gabriel Valley is down. Figures from area cities are given.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 24, 1977
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p. A-3
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 24, 1977
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p. A-3
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Water
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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.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 12, 1977
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 12, 1977
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p. A-1
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Water
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Arcadia City Council must decide how to pay the Metropolitan Water District taxes for 1979-80. Currently the city pays 50% and the property owners pay 50%.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 2, 1978
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 2, 1978
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Water
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Water rates in Arcadia will be lowered by $.04 per 100 cu Ft effective July 1, 1979. The burden of the water tax, now split 50% each by the city and property owners, will fall 100% on property owners. However, the increased property tax is tax deductible.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 9, 1978
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 9, 1978
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Water
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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.

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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
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p. A-1
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Water
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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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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 10, 1980
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 10, 1980
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Water
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