The Jurupa Community Services District (JCSD) has received more than $12.4 million through the national PFAS contamination settlement with 3M, funds that will help offset costs tied to safeguarding the community’s drinking water supply. The district has already received its first disbursement, with additional payments expected in the coming months. JCSD was one of the first agencies in California to proactively test for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)—well before state mandates or funding programs were in place. After discovering elevated PFAS levels, the district took 60% of its production capacity offline.

Other water quality news:

• National Hog Farmer: Meat groups back EPA in wastewater rules lawsuit fight
• The Daily Aztec (San Diego State University): How the Tijuana River sewage crisis continues to affect San Diego residents and students
• Beyond Pesticides: Report on pesticide contamination of nation’s groundwater shows widespread exposure and health threats
• American Farm Bureau Federation: Blog: Water quality a priority for farmers and ranchers