California Sees Snowpack Trifecta: What This Means
What a difference three years of cold, wet weather makes for the State of California — and experts are breathing a sigh of relief, at least for now.
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April Showers, Cool Temps in Cards for San Diego County Heading Into Weekend
Scattered rain showers and even some mountain snow at high elevations are possible through early Friday, forecasters said. Isolated showers are expected along the San Diego County coast and in the valleys, according to the National Weather Service. Add wind to the forecast for local mountains, forecasters said. Strong westerly winds are expected through Friday afternoon.
San Diego’s Drought: Where Are We Now?
When it comes to water, San Diego County faces a couple of problems — persistent drought and a deep water year deficit.
National Weather Service numbers show San Diego has only received about half of the rainfall it normally expects annually.
Leucadia Wastewater District Helps Encinitas Students Learn About Water Conservation
The Leucadia Wastewater District (LWD) has visited two Encinitas Union School District campuses this year to provide an engaging lesson on water conservation and how they play a vital role in protecting our oceans. Students at La Costa Heights and Capri got a behind-the-scenes look at how water is managed after it leaves their homes and LWD field service technicians showed off their line-cleaning truck and demonstrated how a closed-circuit TV robot inspects sewer lines across northern Encinitas and southern Carlsbad.
DOGE Cuts Shut Down San Diego County’s Wastewater Testing System
A coalition of top scientists loaded its last set of wastewater samples for analysis Sunday after receiving the final word from San Diego County late last week that the work should cease due to a nationwide clawback of federal public health funds.
San Diego Celebrates Water Supply Abundance as Snowpack Exceeds Expectations
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.
Water Authority Reports ‘More Than Enough’ Supply to Meet Regional Demands Despite Little Rain
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.
San Diego Has Plenty of Water Now, and for the Foreseeable Future
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.
San Diego Water Authority Plans to Sell Surplus Water, Aims to Lower Costs
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.
Carlsbad’s ‘Miracle Water’ and the Birth of a Resort Town
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.
