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How Expensive Will Water Get? County Officials Won’t Say, but They Expect a Sizable Rate Hike

County water officials said Thursday that financial challenges they face may force them to substantially raise rates for wholesale water next year, a move that would lead to higher water bills across much of the county.

Seven Colorado River States Have Mere Weeks to Reach Water Agreement After Long Impasse

Colorado River states have weeks remaining to resolve deep divides over how to manage the river for years to come, officials at a water conference in southwestern Colorado said Friday.

New Fire Maps Show Swaths of San Diego County With ‘Very High’ Fire Hazard

San Diego County saw a nearly 9% decrease in acreage with “very high” fire hazard compared to 2011, Cal Fire reported this week in a release of new maps for areas under local and county fire agency jurisdiction.

According to Cal Fire data, San Diego County has 157,338 acres with “very high” fire hazard, the highest level of hazard. In 2011, that figure was more than 180,700 acres.

California Solar on Canals Initiative Moves Forward

The CSCI aims to increase the number of solar installations on California’s canals.

The initiative is led by the University of Southern California (USC) Dornsife Public Exchange and independent advisory Solar AquaGrid, and includes faculty from seven universities, six of which are in California.

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

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.

Time Running Out for Mexico to Pay Water Debt to US

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.

The Value of Water: Ensuring Reliability Despite Climate Challenges

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.

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

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.

The Value of Water: Ensuring Reliability Despite Climate Challenges

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.

North County Water Agencies Further Partnership to Minimize Costs

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.