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Water Authority Reports ‘More Than Enough’ Supply to Meet Regional Demands Despite Little Rain

/in , /by /Times of San Diegoby Kira Caspers Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority
Quoted: San Diego County Water Authority

San Diego County’s water supplier announced it has more than enough water to meet the region’s needs through the summer and fall, despite the county receiving around half of normal rainfall this year. The San Diego County Water Authority said there is “plenty of water” to meet demands for the foreseeable future, and it is trying to transfer some water supply to areas in the West with greater water scarcity.

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San Diego Has Plenty of Water Now, and for the Foreseeable Future

/in , /by /KPBSby John Carroll Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority
Quoted: San Diego County Water Authority

It’s something we’re reminded of every so often; we live in an arid climate and droughts are a reality of life. Add in the unpredictable element of climate change, and the difficulty of planning for a stable water supply becomes evident. On Tuesday morning, the San Diego County Water Authority provided an update on our water situation.

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San Diego Water Authority Plans to Sell Surplus Water, Aims to Lower Costs

/in , /by /ABC 10by Madison Weil Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority
Quoted: San Diego County Water Authority

Despite a few rainy days this week, 2025 has had a drier-than-usual start. However, thanks to decades of strategic planning, the San Diego County Water Authority assures residents that the region has an ample water supply. In fact, officials say they are considering selling or leasing surplus resources — an initiative that could help lower water costs for San Diego ratepayers.

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Carlsbad’s ‘Miracle Water’ and the Birth of a Resort Town

/in , /by /Times of San Diegoby Debbie L. Sklar

Water isn’t always just water.

For instance, in the late 1800s, Carlsbad was a quiet stretch of undeveloped land—until 1882, when John Frazier struck liquid gold.

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Utah Becomes the First State to Ban Fluoride in Public Drinking Water

/in , /by /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Associated Press

Utah has become the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water, over opposition from dentists and national health organizations who warn the move will lead to medical problems and disproportionately affect low-income communities.

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Kern Farmers Agree to Continue Funding the Delta Tunnel – With Caveats

/in , /by /SJV Waterby Lois Henry

The Kern County Water Agency voted Thursday to pony up its $32.6 million share of planning and pre-construction costs for the so-called delta tunnel after its member districts gave a somewhat grudging go-ahead.

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It’s Spring, but the Sierra Are Getting Slammed by Another Round of Snow

/in , /by /The New York Timesby Amy Graff

Significant snow falling in the Sierra Nevada over the next few days could be the region’s last big snow dump of the season, showcasing a dramatic rebound for the snowpack that provides a significant portion of California’s water reserves through the rest of the year.

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California Snowpack is Near-Average — What Does This Mean for Water Supplies?

/in , /by /Cal Mattersby Alastair Bland

Despite some heavy rainstorms and squalls of snow in recent months, the Sierra Nevada snowpack today stands at 90% of average, according to state officials.

This year’s measurements mark the first below-average snowpack since 2022, when it dropped to a dismal 38% of the historical average.

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OPINION: Sweetwater Authority is Leading the Way in Keeping Water Affordable

/in , /by /Times of San Diegoby Manny Delgado and Steve Castaneda Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority

The cost of living keeps going up, and families across California are feeling the squeeze. We see it firsthand in the South Bay, where too many people have to make tough choices about which bills to pay. Water is not a luxury — it’s a basic necessity — and at Sweetwater Authority, we believe no one should have to struggle to keep it flowing.

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Border Report: US Rejects Mexico’s Emergency Water Request

/in , /by /Voice of San Diegoby Sandra Dibble

Tariffs and immigration crackdowns have taken center stage in recent weeks as President Donald Trump pushes border tougher restrictions. But there has been another issue also playing out: water.

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