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Slightly above-average temperatures were expected to prevail throughout the county, but a chance of thunderstorms is expected to develop Wednesday and linger through next weekend, a National Weather Service forecaster said. “We’re not looking for a big soaker,” NWS meteorologist Jimmy Taeger said. “But starting Wednesday afternoon there will be a slight chance of thunderstorms developing in the mountains, increasing over the weekend. The best chances for rain will be this Saturday and Sunday.”

The court of appeals has ruled in favor of San Diego Water Authority and against LA Based Water District. Listen in as Dennis Cushman, Assistant General Manager, discusses what this means for San Diego residents as related to our bills.

San Diego Unified gave parents an update Thursday on district-wide water testing. 94 percent of the schools had no detectable levels of lead in their water. However, out of nearly 200 schools, three tested higher than the EPA’s acceptable level. While changes are complete at Emerson-Bandini Elementary and San Diego Cooperative Charter School 2, they are ongoing at Birney Elementary. Testing also found a few other campuses testing below the EPA level but above the detectable level.

To help showcase how California Friendly™ plants beautify homes and businesses, the Metropolitan Water District has unveiled a new monthly video featuring different types of watersaving garden on the agency’s water conservation webpage, bewaterwise.com. The two-minute videos will showcase a specific plant each month to educate gardeners across the region that being California Friendly can be easy and beautifying. California Friendly describes native and non-native plants that use less water, require minimal maintenance and can
better withstand drought conditions.

Water and sewer rates for Padre Dam Municipal Water District customers are going up, despite pushback from some residents at a public hearing last week. The five-member water board approved rate hikes which will take effect in November. The average residential Padre Dam customer will pay about $155 a month for water and sewer services, up from $151. Further rate hikes are scheduled yearly through 2021. Increases will vary by customer based on water consumption and the type of dwelling — single family, multifamily, commercial, condominiums, hotels or apartments.