The San Diego County Water Authority released new information Tuesday about the state’s snowpack and the region’s water supply. “It’s great news for San Diego County, the state’s not going to have any water shortages or mandatory restrictions so everyone’s free to use water as they need this spring and summer,” said Efren Lopez, Senior Water Resource Specialist for the San Diego County Water Authority.
San Diego County’s water supplier announced it has more than enough water to meet the region’s needs through the summer and fall, despite the county receiving around half of normal rainfall this year. The San Diego County Water Authority said there is “plenty of water” to meet demands for the foreseeable future, and it is trying to transfer some water supply to areas in the West with greater water scarcity.
It’s something we’re reminded of every so often; we live in an arid climate and droughts are a reality of life. Add in the unpredictable element of climate change, and the difficulty of planning for a stable water supply becomes evident. On Tuesday morning, the San Diego County Water Authority provided an update on our water situation.
Despite a few rainy days this week, 2025 has had a drier-than-usual start. However, thanks to decades of strategic planning, the San Diego County Water Authority assures residents that the region has an ample water supply. In fact, officials say they are considering selling or leasing surplus resources — an initiative that could help lower water costs for San Diego ratepayers.
Water isn’t always just water.
For instance, in the late 1800s, Carlsbad was a quiet stretch of undeveloped land—until 1882, when John Frazier struck liquid gold.
The cost of living keeps going up, and families across California are feeling the squeeze. We see it firsthand in the South Bay, where too many people have to make tough choices about which bills to pay. Water is not a luxury — it’s a basic necessity — and at Sweetwater Authority, we believe no one should have to struggle to keep it flowing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
