Cal Am details $864,500 wildfire-resilience project for Monterey water system
California American Water outlined planned work at two Monterey-area drinking-water facilities, backed by an $864,500 EPA award.
By MyPG.news Newsroom · Official public source checked 2026-10-15T20:29:15.524Z. The planned improvements concern the Monterey water system that serves Pacific Grove residents and local firefighting needs. · Source status: Official source
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Official source published 2026-10-15T07:00:00.000Z.
California American Water outlined planned work at two Monterey-area drinking-water facilities, backed by an $864,500 EPA award.
Pacific Grove is part of its Monterey service area.
What readers need to know
California American Water said October 15 that an $864,500 EPA award will support wildfire-resilience improvements at the Carmel Valley Clearwell Tank and San Carlos Booster Pump Station.
The planned work includes fire-resistant building improvements, vegetation removal and backup power. The company says the project is intended to help maintain water service and firefighting capacity during wildfires.
Pacific Grove is included in Cal Am’s Monterey service area. This announcement describes planned system improvements, not a completed project or a current water-service emergency.
EPA announced the company’s selection for the $864,500 resilience funding on August 31. Cal Am’s October 15 release identifies the Monterey facilities and planned work. Its newsroom provides a publication date but no exact posting time; this report uses that date without treating it as a newly issued EPA award.
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