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COVID-19 Wastewater Surveillance Shows San Diego’s Case Surge is Slowing

/in , , /by /KPBS-FM/TVby Matt Hoffman and Nicholas McVicker

COVID-19 wastewater data now shows that the record spread of the virus in San Diego is beginning to fall.

“We’re coming off the surge for sure,” said UC San Diego Professor Rob Knight. “However, it’s possible that cases will continue to rise or maybe peak around now.”

Knight leads the project that has been analyzing San Diegans sewage from the Point Loma treatment plan over the last two years. He said wastewater is a leading indicator of the virus’ spread, with data typically three weeks ahead of confirmed cases.

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Record-Setting December Rains Spell Relief for San Diego Area Farmers

/in , /by /NBC San Diegoby Omari Fleming

San Diego County is in the midst of moderate drought conditions, even after experiencing its 28th-wettest December on record, according to the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS).

For farmers like Charley Wolk in Fallbrook, last month’s rain was money to their ears.

“That December rain was verging on miraculous,” Wolk said.

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New Video Highlights Olivenhain Municipal Water District Achievements in 2021

/in , , /by /Water News Network

In its ongoing effort to keep ratepayers and the community informed, the Olivenhain Municipal Water District produced its first “Year In Review” video report for 2021.

The video showcases key achievements of the District, using an accessible digital video format to share details, images, and key facts with ratepayers through a familiar, trusted online platform posted to the District’s YouTube channel.

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In Wealthy LA Enclave, Harsher Penalties for Wasting Water

/in , , /by /AP Newsby Kathleen Ronayne

In a wealthy enclave along the Santa Monica Mountains that is a haven for celebrities, residents are now facing more aggressive consequences for wasting water.

The Las Virgenes Municipal Water District northwest of Los Angeles hopes to spur water savings by making it easier to fine households that go over their allotted “water budgets” and threatening to vastly limit water flow to customers who repeatedly fail to conserve.

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Sweetwater Authority Opens 2022 High School Photo Contest

/in , , /by /Water News Network

The Sweetwater Authority calls on high school student photographers to enter its 2022 High School Photo Contest. This year’s contest challenges students to creatively photograph the many ways people use water.

The 2022  theme is “Water In Daily Life.” Water supports our daily lives. It flows into our homes, helping to quench our thirst, cook, clean, grow food, and keep us healthy. Students are encouraged to answer this question with their work: What ways do you interact with water?

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Here’s How Much Rain Fell in 35 San Diego County Communities Before Dawn Tuesday

/in , , /by /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Gary Robbins

A modest storm drenched parts of San Diego County late Monday night and early Tuesday, providing much-need rain in a region where seasonal precipitation totals have been falling behind, says the National Weather Service.

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Ramona Water District Staff to Give Status Reports on Activities and Accomplishments

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

The Ramona Municipal Water District is taking another step to improve its transparency by starting to share monthly status reports and goals from its various departments, officials said.

Water district directors voted unanimously Jan. 11 to approve several new ways to keep the board and public updated about operations.

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WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

/in , , /by /NCDailyStar.com Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority

December rainfall and cooler temperatures in San Diego County make it the perfect time of year for homeowners to create low-water-use landscaping to fit their needs. The San Diego County Water Authority is offering their 2022 WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series of free online classes starting Wednesday, February 2.

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Mysterious Sewage Spill Baffles Officials

/in , , /by /Voice of San Diegoby MacKenzie Elmer

Federal officials are investigating why millions of gallons of sewage-laden water isn’t making its way from Tijuana to the international wastewater treatment plant in the U.S. Instead, that untreated wastewater is flowing into San Diego through a border drain, which indicates there’s probably a broken pipe or a clog somewhere in Tijuana.

The runaway flow began Jan. 7 around 1:30 p.m. when almost a million gallons of sewage escaped from Tijuana through Stewart’s Drain, which sits just east of the International Wastewater Treatment plant operated by the International Boundary Water Commission.

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Warm, Dry Santa Ana Winds Return to Southern California as Drought Drags On

/in , , /by /VC Starby Cheri Carlson

Santa Ana winds returned to Ventura County this week, bringing back dry, breezy and warm conditions but little fire risk.

Peak Santa Ana wind season typically runs from October through January, and without enough rain, fire season can drag on. This year, however, December storms drenched the region, dampening the threat of large wildfires.

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