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Unexpected Coronavirus Consequence; People Clogging Sewage Systems With Disinfectant Wipes

It seems like the thing to do.  You use a disinfectant wet wipe, and you toss it in the toilet.  Right?  That’s actually wrong.  It’s an issue causing problems for wastewater treatment systems on the Central and South Coasts.  People are using wet wipes in record numbers because of coronavirus.  But, they can create problems for your sewer system, and for wastewater treatment facilities.

San Diego Property Owners With Rain Damage Asked To Complete Survey

A heavy week-long storm April 5-10 resulted in flooding and water damage for many homes and businesses. If your property or small business sustained damage from the rain, the County would like your help to estimate rain damages in our region.

Orange County’s Water Importer Backs Off Proposals After Widespread Opposition

Facing objections from water districts throughout Orange County, the agency that sells imported water to those districts has backed off — at least temporarily — on two proposals that critics said overstepped its mission and the appropriate bounds of its authority.