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Community Water Center
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Clean water is a human right, not a privilege. Based in CA Central Valley & Central Coast, our work is devoted to community-driven solutions for water justice.

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“I was enrolled in the bottled water program offered by Community Water Center...But I decided not to ask for help anymore because I know that most of these programs are funded by the government. I’m afraid that information could be used against me at some point”
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ICE Raids in California Block Farmworker Access to Clean Water
Explore the critical issue of California farmworkers' water access amid concerns of immigration enforcement and contaminated water supplies.
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🚨 We’re hiring! 🚨
Community Water Center is looking for a Technical Research Manager to join our team.
💧 Know someone perfect for the role?
🔗 View Job Description: https://www.communitywatercenter.org/careers
November 10, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Everyone is affected by water issues, no matter the zip code.
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California billionaires warned not to drink their water
The drinking water could be contaminated by fecal matter and other organisms that can cause sickness if consumed.
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November 7, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Visit the Guide to Community Drinking Water Advocacy to find information about your water supply and quality, potential threats to groundwater quality, and how to get involved in local groundwater management decisions, among other great information: drinkingwaterguide.org
November 6, 2025 at 7:09 PM
It's Election Day, and polls are now open!🗳️ Visit https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/polling-place to find a polling place near you.
November 4, 2025 at 3:02 PM
California Water Service Completes West Goshen Consolidation to Provide Safe, Clean Water to Disadvantaged Community www.wate.com/business/pre...
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October 30, 2025 at 5:01 PM
This past weekend, CWLN members, AGUA members, and CWC staff graduated from the California Water Course. The course focused on real-world water systems, policies, and management strategies in California. Congratulations to everyone who completed this course! 🎓💧
October 29, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Track your mail-in ballot!
Sign up at california.ballottrax.net/voter/ for text or email updates on when your ballot is mailed, received, and counted. Your vote matters! #CAVotes
October 28, 2025 at 7:01 PM
🚨 CWC is looking for a Policy Director to join our Sacramento team and help lead the fight for safe, affordable drinking water in California.
Work alongside community leaders, advocates, and policymakers to make lasting change.
🔗 Job Description: https://ow.ly/L4el50WueO6
October 24, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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State programs once helped CA farmworkers access clean water. Now, fear of ICE keeps many away — even from journalists. While reporting, CoB intern Anahita Banerjee found that immigration enforcement endangers both water access and journalist safety. www.circleofblue.org
October 23, 2025 at 11:35 AM
"However, I was also aware that contaminated water wasn’t the primary threat anymore for nearly 800,000 California farmworkers, 88% of whom are immigrants." @circleofblue.bsky.social www.circleofblue.org/2025/water-p...
Feature: Targets on Their Backs … and Ours? Reporting on Immigrant Farmworkers
Discover how ICE impacts journalist safety while investigating immigration and water access issues in California's agricultural regions.
www.circleofblue.org
October 23, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Remember to be ready by making sure you are registered to vote in this upcoming election!

Be part of the solution and register today at: https://registertovote.ca.gov/
October 20, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Water connects everything—from farmers growing the food we eat to local businesses fueling our economy.
On 10/16, we’re proud to celebrate #ImagineADayWithoutWater and show why water is essential and needs investment.
October 17, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Visit the Guide to Community Drinking Water Advocacy to find information about your water supply and quality, potential threats to groundwater quality, and how to get involved in local groundwater management decisions among other great information: drinkingwaterguide.org
October 8, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Construction in Springfield is moving forward! Since we celebrated the groundbreaking in Monterey County in May, construction for the main line is complete on three roads. This milestone means we are one step closer to getting homes connected to clean drinking water by the fall of 2026.
October 3, 2025 at 6:53 PM
🚨 CWC is looking for a Policy Director to join our Sacramento team and help lead the fight for safe, affordable drinking water in California.
Work alongside community leaders, advocates, and policymakers to make lasting change.
🔗 Job Description: https://ow.ly/L4el50WueO6
October 2, 2025 at 11:45 PM
At CWC, we work hand in hand with immigrant communities across CA.Our mission is rooted in the belief that safe, clean, and affordable drinking water is a human right—a right that must be protected regardless of race, income, or immigration status. communitywatercenter.org/enew-english/september2025
September eNews: Safe Water Funding Secured through 2045! — Community Water Center
Para español, haz clic aqui Dear Supporter,  Last month, the Supreme Court issued a deeply troubling ruling that effectively sanctions racial profiling by immigration agents. This decision gives legal cover for targeting individuals based on their assumed race or ethnicity, speaking Eng
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October 1, 2025 at 11:20 PM
💧 “The more we learn about these issues that affect so many communities, the stronger we become.” – Silverio Perez
Across California, communities rely on the #SAFER Program to secure access to safe drinking water. Together, we must ensure that everyone has access to safe and affordable water.
September 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM
🚨Our next AGUA Meeting is happening today at 5:00 via phone and in person!📞 If you want to join or need more information, please get in touch with Maricela at (559)733-0219.
September 29, 2025 at 4:55 PM
🚨Our next AGUA Meeting is happening Monday at 5:00 via phone and in person!📞 If you want to join or need more information, please get in touch with Maricela at (559)733-0219.
September 26, 2025 at 4:50 PM
💧 “SAFER is a program that helps thousands of families.” – Silverio Perez
Across California, communities rely on the #SAFER Program to secure access to safe drinking water. Together, we must ensure that everyone has access to safe and affordable water.
September 25, 2025 at 9:00 PM
💧 “SAFER is not just a program—it’s hope for those of us facing water problems.” – Silverio Perez
Across California, communities rely on the #SAFER Program to secure access to safe drinking water. Together, we must ensure that everyone has access to safe and affordable water.
September 23, 2025 at 7:53 PM
UCLA researchers found that in Los Angeles County, average household water bills increased by nearly 60% from 2015 to 2025, outpacing inflation. www.latimes.com/environment/...
Water bills in L.A. County are rising faster than inflation, UCLA research shows
UCLA researchers found that in Los Angeles County, average household water bills climbed 60% from 2015 to 2025, rising faster than inflation.
www.latimes.com
September 22, 2025 at 5:36 PM
🚰💧 Big win for water justice! Thank you, @governor.ca.gov, for signing #SB840 into law today. This historic step protects safe drinking water investments through 2045 by extending up to $130M/year for the #SAFER Fund. Safe drinking water is a human right, not a privilege.
September 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM
🚨 We’re hiring! 🚨
Community Water Center is seeking a Policy Director to join our team and help lead the fight for safe, affordable drinking water in CA. Collaborate with community leaders, advocates, and policymakers to effect lasting change.
🔗Job Description: www.communitywatercenter.org/careers
September 18, 2025 at 9:36 PM
LA County families are not the only ones hurting with unaffordable water; it's everyone in CA. A 2021 State Water Board survey found that 28% of households in CA have an overdue water bill. We must continue to work on making water affordable for all. www.latimes.com/environment/...
Water bills in L.A. County are rising faster than inflation, UCLA research shows
UCLA researchers found that in Los Angeles County, average household water bills climbed 60% from 2015 to 2025, rising faster than inflation.
www.latimes.com
September 17, 2025 at 10:48 PM