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.
The Olivenhain Municipal Water District and Vallecitos Water District approved entering into a partnership agreement March 19 allowing Vallecitos to install communication equipment at Olivenhain’s Denk Reservoir site in Carlsbad.
Residents in a Poway neighborhood are expressing frustration with the San Diego County Water Authority’s ongoing First Aqueduct Facilities Improvement Project, citing poor communication and design choices that they claim are negatively impacting their properties.
Sweetwater Authority officials said they have enough water to serve customers through 2025 after the recent storms. The agency announced that it began transferring about 2 billion gallons from its Loveland Reservoir near Alpine to its Sweetwater Reservoir ahead of rainfall earlier this month.
Today, the Joint Powers Authority (JPA) for the Water Conservation will meet to weigh opens for long-term funding and stability of the Garden at Cuyamaca College. At its Feb. 25 meeting, the board discussed future funding options after the City of San Diego’s representative Nicole Beaulieu DeSantis announced intent for San Diego to withdraw from the JPA in light of the city’s budget crisis.
Starting Sunday night the City of San Diego Public Utilities Department will begin construction at the intersection between Clairemont Dr. and Clairemont Mesa Blvd. The night work will take place from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. each night, and will continue for six weeks. The intersection will be closed to traffic during those hours with detours available for travelers, but is expected to be fully open during non-working hours.
