Showers, Thunderstorms Headed for San Diego County Mid-Week
Showers and thunderstorms are expected throughout San Diego County in the middle of the week, with periods of gusty winds, forecasters said Monday.
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After 3 Years, Friars Road West Section Reopening — but Eastbound Lanes to Close
The city of San Diego will be completely shutting down a portion of Friars Road between Napa Street and Sea World Drive Friday evening to accommodate work on the Morena Pump Station project part of the sweeping Pure Water San Diego project. From 9 p.m. Friday to 9 p.m. Saturday, the aforementioned portion of Friars Road will close.
San Diego’s Steep Water Price Hikes, Falling Demand Prompt Fitch to Downgrade Fund Outlook
Fitch Ratings downgraded the outlook for San Diego’s water fund from “stable” to “negative” this week because of rising debt and concerns that city water rates won’t be able to go much higher once proposed 61% rate hikes have taken effect. Other factors in the downgrade are sharp increases in what the city pays for imported water and falling demand for water among city customers, especially during the rainy fiscal year that ended last June.
Nighttime Work on San Diego’s First Aqueduct Could Impact Service in These Cities
The San Diego County Water Authority is notifying residents in three cities that their water service could be impacted and to expect nighttime work this week during work on San Diego’s First Aqueduct. Work has been ongoing to extend the life of the historic First Aqueduct, and the San Diego County Water Authority announced the project has reached the halfway point. However, as crews transition to Phase Two of the project, construction will take place around the clock for 10 days from Feb. 23 to March 4.
Halfway Point Reached on Construction of San Diego’s Historic First Aqueduct
The historic First Aqueduct’s critical construction project is at the halfway point, says the San Diego County Water Authority.
The project is intended to ensure the continued delivery of safe and reliable water supplies to the region.
Restored Estuary Celebrated
On Feb. 12, federal, state and local officials joined Channelside Water Resources to commemorate the breach of Pond 15, the return of tidal flow to the area for the first time in 50 years. This is a historic milestone for the Otay River Estuary Restoration Project as Pond 15 has not seen active tidal flow since the 1970s.
County Water Authority Marks Milestone in First Aqueduct Renovation
The San Diego County Water Authority has reached the halfway mark in a significant infrastructure project to extend the life of the historic First Aqueduct, a critical component of the region’s water supply system. The $66 million Southern First Aqueduct Facilities Improvement project aims to enhance the reliability of water delivery by renovating 99 structures along two large-diameter pipelines stretching from North County to South County.
Recycled Water Project Nears Milestone, Costs Escalate Again
Projects to turn wastewater into drinkable water are progressing in San Diego and East County, but their costs have once again spiked.
Aqueduct Shutdown Feb. 22-March 4 VCWMD Advises
The Valley Center Municipal Water District (District) has been advised by its wholesale supplier, the San Diego County Water Authority, of the following aqueduct shutdown. The shutdown of the San Diego Aqueduct that delivers water to the District will be out of service for rehabilitation repairs and will begin at 1:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 22, 2025, through 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.
Water Authority Seeks Comments on Water Pipeline Project in Rancho Bernardo, Poway
The San Diego County Water Authority is seeking input on ways to decrease the impact of its upcoming pipeline project on Rancho Bernardo, Poway, 4S Ranch and Del Sur. The water Authority’s Ramona Pipeline Improvements project is not expected to start before mid-2026, but Rebecca Cole, a community relations consultant with Adurra, told the Rancho Bernardo Community Council at its Feb. 6 meeting that resident comments to make the project less disruptive are needed now.
