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Looking Out for Water Ratepayers in San Diego County

/in , , /by /Fallbrook Village News Quoted: San Diego County Water Authority

Every year at this time, water agencies launch the long and thoughtful process of setting rates for the next year. It’s always complex and challenging – and 2022 is an even more challenging year due to larger economic uncertainties that are compounded by inflation.

The good news is that the San Diego County Water Authority strategically invested in supply reliability in decades past when costs and inflation were lower – and we are reaping the benefits of those investments during the worst megadrought in 1,200 years.

Further, the Water Authority’s locally controlled sources have cost-control measures built into the contracts to help guard against sudden price increases.

 

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California Drought Demands Statewide Water Conservation Effort

/in , , /by /Water News Networkby Ed Joyce / County of San Diego Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority

California is in the third year of drought and water agencies and officials statewide are urging residents and businesses to increase their water conservation. Governor Gavin Newsom has called on all Californians to voluntarily reduce their water use by 15% with simple measures to protect water reserves.

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CA Snowpack Is a Fraction of What It Should Be. Expect Water Restrictions

/in , /by /KCRWby Danielle Chiriguayo

Record temperatures are expected to hit California starting Thursday — right as details emerge about the megadrought ailing the state. As it turns out, the western United States is the driest it’s ever been in at least 1200 years, according to a UCLA analysis.

California’s Sierra snowpack sits at just 38% of its average, which spells trouble for the amount of water the state will have access to this year, says Andrew J. Schwartz. He’s the lead scientist and station manager at University of California, Berkeley’s Central Sierra Snow Lab.

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San Diego County Mostly Winning its Bout With the Drought

/in , , /by /NBC 7 San Diegoby Joe Little

Although California’s governor has made overtures to conserve water, most of the water districts in San Diego County are already ahead of the game.

Gov. Gavin Newsom recently asked everyone to try to conserve up to 20% of their water as the state endures another drought. The Sweetwater Authority in San Diego’s South Bay area, however, said it’s 200,000 customers are already ahead of those savings.

“We’ve been able to manage this drought pretty well so far because of our local investments and local resources,” said Doug Roberts, a program manager for Sweetwater.

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High School Students Invited to Enter Special Districts Video Contest

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

San Diego County high school students whose Instagram Reels and TikTok skills impress their friends can put them to good use and earn scholarship money for their efforts.

The 2022 California Special Districts Association San Diego Chapter video scholarship competition is open through the end of April. The annual “Districts Make The Difference” contest promotes public awareness and understanding of the special districts providing communities with essential services like water, sanitation, healthcare, fire protection, and parks.

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Water District Imposes Some of the Toughest Water Use Restrictions in Region

/in , , /by /KCLUby Lance Orozco

A water district serving parts of the Conejo Valley is imposing some of the toughest watering restrictions in the region as a result of the drought. The Las Virgenes Municipal Water District reduced the amount of water customers can use for outdoor irrigation from 75% to 50% of normal.

District officials say if they can decrease water use through the restriction, it could prevent, or at least delay a total ban on outdoor watering.

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Ramona Water District to Discuss Agreement to Sell Water to Barona Tribe April 12

/in , , /by /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Julie Gallant

The Ramona Municipal Water District and the Barona Band of Mission Indians are considering a water sales agreement that would serve a growing reservation population and help the community be better prepared for wildfires, officials said.

The water district’s board of directors will consider the proposal at their meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 12 at the Ramona Community Center, 434 Aqua Lane.

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‘It Is Just Magnificent!’ | Bald Eagles Return to San Diego County

/in , , /by /CBS8by Shawn Styles

In the mid 70’s there were only 30 nesting pairs of Bald Eagles because of DDT.

Since then, it was banned, and the population has rebounded and now Bald Eagles are nesting here in San Diego.

Ernie Cowan is a photographer, author, and naturalist and has been watching the nest for three years.

“Wow! Look at that profile, he is really posing,” said Cowan.

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City-Subsidized Rain Barrels Sold Out in Event at SCV Activities Center

/in , /by /The Signalby Trevor Morgan

Around 20 people showed up at 20880 Centre Pointe Parkway on Saturday morning to attend a class on how to properly use rain barrels they pre-ordered, which were offered by the city of Santa Clarita through a purchase program.

The program had completely sold out of their city-subsidized stock, which maxed out at around 100 barrels, but still had a few left over to purchase at full price.

Customers were able to choose barrels that could hold between 50 to 60 gallons of water, for $40 each if it was city-subsidized or just over $70 if they had to pay full price.

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Californians Urged to Save Water as State Faces Dismal Snowpack in Sierra Nevada

/in , , /by /Los Angeles Timesby Ian James

California is going into spring with a minuscule amount of snow in the Sierra Nevada, leaving the state in a third year of extreme drought and with depleted reservoirs to draw on during what’s likely to be another hot, parched summer.

The mountain snowpack, as measured by snow sensors across the Sierras, now stands at just 38% of the long-term average.

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