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IID Board Initiates Process to Develop, Implement Revised Plan to Manage Water Supply

/in , , /by /The Desert Review

In light of the current conditions affecting the Colorado River basin, the Imperial Irrigation District Board of Directors has initiated an accelerated process to develop a plan to manage its annual water supply by apportioning it among all categories of water users.

Referred to as the revised Equitable Distribution Plan, the intent is for the plan to be effective by July 1, 2022 and retroactive to January 1 of this year. The revised plan is being developed by the district in consultation with the board’s Colorado River committee.

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Congressman Levin Introduces Bill to Fund Coastal Protection

/in , /by /San Diego Union-Tribuneby Deborah Sullivan Brennan

San Diego County lagoons and wetlands may get more funding for protection and restoration under the Resilient Coasts and Estuaries Act, introduced Tuesday by Reps. Mike Levin, D-San Juan Capistrano, and Brian Mast, R-Fla.

The bill would authorize $60 million per year through 2026 for the Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program, which distributes money to preserve the “conservation, recreation, ecological, historical, and aesthetic values of estuaries,” Levin stated

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San Gabriel Valley Water Supplier Issuing Water Conservation Kits to Residents

/in , /by /ABC 7by Carlos Granda

Steve Bray lives in Monrovia and is already doing what he can to save water. He has installed Wi-Fi-connected sprinklers.

“It can be controlled by an app, but we can only water once a week so I totally turned off my sprinklers,” he said.

The Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District worries state’s historic drought will get worse.

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San Diego Files Lawsuit Over Toxic PFAS Chemicals in Water

/in , /by /CBS 8by Jasmine Ramirez

The City of San Diego is suing more than 20 companies over decades-long water contamination from toxic chemical called PFAS.

The lawsuit claims manufacturers like 3M, DuPont, and Raytheon made firefighting foam that contained PFAS and alleges the companies concealed “knowledge about the grave environmental and human health dangers of these compounds.

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Sweetwater Authority Recognizes Student Photography Showcasing Water

/in , , /by /Water News Network

Twelve talented photographers from South Bay schools won honors for their work creatively showcasing the importance and beauty of water in the Sweetwater Authority annual High School Photo Contest. The winners were selected from 65 students who submitted more than 150 entries in two categories: black and white and color photography.

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Opinion: Did Wastewater Recycling Help Defeat the Huntington Beach Desalination Plant?

/in , , /by /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Michael Smolens Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority

For some time, California seemed well on its way toward a water future made more secure by desalination plants up and down the coast.  A dozen are currently in operation, including the Claude “Bud” Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant, which upon opening in 2015 became the largest of its kind in the Western Hemisphere.  Ten more plants are being planned.

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East County’s $950M Water Recycling Project Could be in Jeopardy as San Diego Nixes Pipeline Deal

/in , , /by /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Joshua Emerson Smith

East County officials fear a $950 million sewage recycling project could get flushed down the drain because of a pipeline deal gone awry.

Leaders spearheading the endeavor blame San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria — who signed off on building an eight-mile “brine line” as recently as last year but has since reneged on that commitment.

The pipeline would prevent concentrated waste generated by the East County project’s reverse osmosis filtration system from entering into the city’s own $5 billion Pure Water sewage recycling project now under construction. Instead the byproduct would be routed into the city’s larger wastewater system.

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Wags and Water Festival Brings Canines and Water Conservation Together

/in , , /by /Water News Network

Adoptable dogs and even a few cats found new homes and called attention to new water conservation measures at five San Marcos parks at the first “Wags and Water Festival.” The event was organized by the Vallecitos Water District and the City of San Marcos.

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Creating a Water-Saving Landscape in San Diego Can Save Money, Add Home Value

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

Using water efficiently is a way of life and an important responsibility in San Diego County’s beautiful Mediterranean climate. WaterSmart landscaping rethinks the way limited water resources can be used by making smart choices to reduce outdoor water use. But saving water is just one benefit of low-water-use landscaping.

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Six Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Success

/in , , /by /Water News Network Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority

Every WaterSmart landscape added by a homeowner becomes a key part of the San Diego region’s water efficiency goals. By converting a turf-focused yard to a WaterSmart landscape, you have the potential to beautify your property, save money, and reduce maintenance. You also play a critical role in protecting and improving the health of our natural environment by cultivating native plants, retaining and minimizing stormwater runoff, and conserving water.

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