The Community Water Systems Alliance gathered and synthesized information about three water systems leading assistance efforts for smaller water systems to learn about the process, hurdles, and ways to streamline assistance programs to increase their reach and positive impact.
CWSA chose the two regional water purveyors and one community water system for their history of leadership, innovation, and success in work with smaller systems in their respective areas.
The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) actively assists small and disadvantaged community water systems. Findings from this review describe that challenges continue to make it difficult for these eligible systems to utilize grant and technical assistance programs, even when a regional water supplier or local water system is willing to supplement the state’s support for smaller water systems.
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