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County Water Authority Board Expected To Declare Drought Over

/in /by /CW6 (San Diego)by John Carroll Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority

Thursday could be a landmark day when it comes to San Diego County’s water supply. The Board of the San Diego County Water Authority is expected to declare the drought over in the county. That would put them at odds with the state. The rainy, and in the upper elevations snowy weather has been a headache for drivers, and it has caused flood damage and downed trees all over the place. Even with all that, when it comes to the water situation in this county, the glass is most definitely half-full.

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How Full Are San Diego Reservoirs And What About The Drought?

/in /by /CBS8 Newsby Shannon Handy Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority

A series of winter storms brought some much needed rain to San Diego, but after years of drought, what has the wet weather done for local reservoirs? The City of San Diego goes through almost 200 million gallons of water a day, and even though January has been exceptionally wet, only ten-percent of water use comes from rainfall. City spokesperson Arian Collins said of the nine local reservoirs, none are at capacity and only two are fed by rainfall. The Barrett and Morena reservoirs are only at three and ten-percent capacity, respectively.

 

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California Drought Conservation Rules Likely To Continue

/in /by /Associated Press (As published by KRCR - New York)
California’s top water regulator has strongly suggested the state will keep drought conservation rules in place despite winter storms that have waterlogged many communities. State Water Resources Control Board chair Felicia Marcus says no decisions are final until the board votes Feb. 7. Marcus told The Associated Press in an interview she supports continued conservation rules but is keeping an open mind.
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Carlsbad Power Plant Won’t Open On Time; Clean Energy Challenges Will Continue

/in /by /Inewsource.com (San Diego)by Ingrid Lobet

A long planned gas-fired power station in Carlsbad that squeaked through approval largely because it was the only source that could be up and running by the end of 2017 will not be complete by that date after all. David Knox, communications director with plant owner NRG Energy, confirmed construction has not begun and the powerhouse won’t be complete until the end of 2018, or later if there are further legal appeals. An inewsource examination of utility filings has also found the new plant will be much dirtier than its original design. A design change to make the plant run at peak times rather than constantly will cause greater greenhouse and other pollutant emissions, hour for hour.

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