Facing Shortages, Cities Tap Sewers to Bolster Drinking Water Supply
On a hot day, there’s nothing quite like a refreshing drink of water. But how would you feel if that water was sourced from the sewer?
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California Can Dramatically Increase Its Water Supply
In every other state, options are severely limited by geography and climate. In California, they’re limited by politics. Two imminent federal actions promise to greatly influence water policy in California for the next several years. The first arises out of an executive order from President Donald Trump to the secretary of the interior to restart the work “to route more water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta to other parts of the state for use by the people there who desperately need a reliable water supply.”
Trump Administration Mulls Intervention in California Dam Removal
In a major twist, the Donald Trump administration is now reviewing regional appeals to halt PG&E’s plans to dismantle the Potter Valley Project — marking the first time the 47th president has weighed in on the fate of the century-old Northern California water system that diverts Eel River flows into the Russian River watershed. The move follows a unified plea from farm bureaus in Lake, Mendocino, Sonoma and Marin counties, which warned that the utility’s plans would devastate local farms, economies and wildfire defenses across the North Coast.
OPINION: California’s Water Infrastructure Needs a Boost: Time to Build New Hydroelectric Sites
California has not invested in water infrastructure for more than 50 years. Wouldn’t it be great if we could develop more water storage sites and generate clean affordable power? There are several areas in eastern Fresno County that are suitable for new dams identified over 100 years ago.
California Closes Commercial Salmon Fishing Again in the Wake of Trump’s Order to Put “People Over Fish”
The 2025 commercial salmon fishing season in California will be closed for an unprecedented third year running, and sportfishing will be restricted to only a few days due to dwindling numbers of fish, fishing regulators voted Tuesday. The Pacific Fishery Management Council, which manages West Coast fisheries, warned earlier this year there would be limited salmon fishing this year in California, if at all, because of a predicted low number of fall-run Chinook salmon, often known as king salmon, in the Sacramento River.
April Showers, Cool Temps in Cards for San Diego County Heading Into Weekend
Scattered rain showers and even some mountain snow at high elevations are possible through early Friday, forecasters said. Isolated showers are expected along the San Diego County coast and in the valleys, according to the National Weather Service. Add wind to the forecast for local mountains, forecasters said. Strong westerly winds are expected through Friday afternoon.
Texas County Refuses to Sell Excess Water: ‘The New Oil’
Texas’ Killeen City Council voted unanimously not to approve a plan to sell water with Mayor Debbie Nash-King arguing: “You cannot put a price on water.”
The United States is currently in the midst of a multifaceted water crisis caused by environmental issues such as drought, infrastructure challenges and international disputes.
What Could Future Colorado River Water Cuts Look Like? States Look to This Year’s Weak Snowpack to Find Out.
If any of the Colorado River management options were used to manage this year’s sub-par snowpack, Arizona, California and Nevada would be forced to slash 17% to 43% of their legal share. Coloradans would be focused on voluntary conservation.
San Diego’s Drought: Where Are We Now?
When it comes to water, San Diego County faces a couple of problems — persistent drought and a deep water year deficit.
National Weather Service numbers show San Diego has only received about half of the rainfall it normally expects annually.
Large Diameter PCCP Water Main Failures
Another advocate of proactive management of PCCP is the San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA). SDCWA is considered an industry leader in proactive management of PCCP pipelines. SDCWA’s first pipelines were constructed in the late 1940s, and the aqueduct system expanded, on average, by 4.5 miles per year until 2015. The system has 308 miles of large diameter pipeline. Of that, 80 miles is PCCP.
