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LA Has Big Plans to Recycle More Water. Why the City Says It’s Going to Take Decades to Do It

/in , /by /LAistby Erin Stone

L.A.’s big plans to recycle almost all of its wastewater for drinking is likely to take a lot longer than originally proposed.

Back in 2019, former L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti announced a goal to recycle almost all of L.A.’s wastewater by 2035. But the long-awaited plan on how to actually do that pushes the timeline back more than 20 years — to 2056, though some wastewater would be recycled for drinking by 2040.

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Time Running Out for Mexico to Pay Water Debt to US

/in , /by /Fox 5by Julian Resendiz

It’s going to take an act of God or some savvy last-minute negotiating for Mexico to liquidate its enormous water debt with the United States by October 24.

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The Value of Water: Ensuring Reliability Despite Climate Challenges

/in , /by /The Coast News Groupby The Coast News Group Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority

For more than 80 years, the Water Authority and its 22 member agencies have worked together to deliver safe and reliable water to sustain our economy – from biotech and farming to tourism and outdoor sports.

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New Data Reveals Worrying Trend in Key Water Supply That Could Impact Millions: ‘We Are Quickly Running Out of Time’

/in , /by /The Cool Downby Timothy McGill

California’s snowpack fell in late February to 85% of the average for the end of the second month of meteorological winter. By the middle of March, the snow water equivalents in the Sierra Nevada ranged from 96% in the northern part of the mountain range to only 77-80% in the central and southern portions.

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The Value of Water: Ensuring Reliability Despite Climate Challenges

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

For more than 80 years, the Water Authority and its 22 member agencies have worked together to deliver safe and reliable water to sustain our economy – from biotech and farming to tourism and outdoor sports. Despite climate challenges and a limited local water supply, strategic investments ensure that water continues flowing to support our homes, businesses, and economy.

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North County Water Agencies Further Partnership to Minimize Costs

/in , /by /North Coast Current

The Olivenhain Municipal Water District and Vallecitos Water District approved entering into a partnership agreement March 19 allowing Vallecitos to install communication equipment at Olivenhain’s Denk Reservoir site in Carlsbad.

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Poway Residents Voice Concerns Over Water Authority’s $66M Aqueduct Improvement Project

/in /by /CBS 8by Shannon Handy Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority
Quoted: San Diego County Water Authority

Residents in a Poway neighborhood are expressing frustration with the San Diego County Water Authority’s ongoing First Aqueduct Facilities Improvement Project, citing poor communication and design choices that they claim are negatively impacting their properties.

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Sweetwater Authority Transfers Water From Loveland Reservoir

/in , /by /inewsourceby Hannah Psalma Ramirez Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority

Sweetwater Authority officials said they have enough water to serve customers through 2025 after the recent storms. The agency announced that it began transferring about 2 billion gallons from its Loveland Reservoir near Alpine to its Sweetwater Reservoir ahead of rainfall earlier this month.

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Water Conservation Garden JPA Considers New Financial Path Forward

/in /by /East County Magazineby Miriam Raftery

Today, the Joint Powers Authority (JPA) for the Water Conservation will meet to weigh opens for long-term funding and stability of the Garden at Cuyamaca College. At its Feb. 25 meeting, the board discussed future funding options after the City of San Diego’s representative Nicole Beaulieu DeSantis announced intent for San Diego to withdraw from the JPA in light of the city’s budget crisis.

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US Infrastructure Improved With Biden-Era Spending but There’s a Long Way to Go

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

A once-every-four-years report card on the upkeep of America’s infrastructure gave it a “C” grade on Tuesday, up slightly from previous reports, largely due to investments made during former President Joe Biden’s administration.

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