You are now in Agency News category.

San Diego County Water Authority Logo Stacked Tagline

Water Authority Board Endorses State Bond to Fund Natural Resource Upgrades

/in /by

Proposition 68 would benefit Salton Sea restoration and other vital projects

San Diego, Calif. – The San Diego County Water Authority’s Board of Directors voted to endorse Proposition 68, a state bond measure that would fund projects important to the San Diego region and allocate more than $1 billion for water-related initiatives statewide. If passed by California voters on June 5, the bond would provide $200 million to Salton Sea restoration activities and $12 million for the San Diego River Conservancy as part of a $4 billion package to address natural resource issues across California.

 

Download File
San Diego County Water Authority Logo Stacked Tagline

Enhance Water Efficiency During National ‘Fix A Leak Week’

/in /by

Resources help residents fine water waste and make upgrades

San Diego, Calif. – As part of national ‘Fix a Leak Week’ activities starting March 19, home and business owners across the region can take advantage of free water-use checkups and other water-saving resources offered by the San Diego County Water Authority and its member agencies.

Download File
Sweetwater Authority Logo 2019Sweetwater Authority Logo 2019

Sweetwater Authority Receives Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting

/in /by

Chula Vista, Calif. – The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to Sweetwater Authority (Authority) by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR). The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government agency and its management. This is the Authority’s first time receiving this prestigious honor.

Download File
San Diego County Water Authority Logo Stacked Tagline

New Clean Energy Storage Project to Save Water Authority $100,000 Yearly

/in /by

Water Authority installs commercial-scale batteries to enhance value of solar energy

San Diego, Calif. – The San Diego County Water Authority will save approximately $100,000 per year with commercial-scale batteries installed at the agency’s Twin Oaks Valley Water Treatment Plant near San Marcos. The energy storage system is designed to reduce operational costs at the facility by storing low-cost energy for use during high-demand periods when energy prices increase. The batteries were installed at no charge to the Water Authority as part of an agreement with Santa Clara-based ENGIE Storage, a division of ENGIE North America, formerly known as Green Charge.

 

Download File
San Diego County Water Authority Logo Stacked Tagline

Spring Forward By Checking Irrigation Systems When Changing Clocks

/in /by

Start of daylight saving time is a prompt to ensure efficient outdoor water use

San Diego, Calif. – The start of daylight saving time on March 11 offers residents a seasonal reminder to check their irrigation systems for efficient operations when they change their clocks.

Download File
Sweetwater Authority Logo 2019Sweetwater Authority Logo 2019

Risk Management and Safe Work Practices Earn Sweetwater Authority an Insurance Refund

/in /by

Chula Vista, Calif. – On February 28, 2018, Sweetwater Authority (Authority) received a refund check of $423,770 from the Association of California Water Agencies-Joint Powers Insurance Authority (JPIA).

Through risk sharing pools, the JPIA provides the Authority with liability, property, and worker’s compensation insurance. By adopting good risk management practices, and implementing a comprehensive suite of safe work procedures, claims are minimized and savings are achieved. Those savings are then passed on to the JPIA member agencies.

Download File
Sweetwater Authority Logo 2019Sweetwater Authority Logo 2019

‘Fix a Leak Week’ Rebates Available for Sweetwater Authority Customers

/in /by

Chula Vista, Calif. – In honor of Fix a Leak Week, Sweetwater Authority (Authority) is offering rebates of up to $75 for leak repairs made in March 2018. For an application and additional information on how to apply for the rebate, please visit the Sweetwater Authority website.

Download File
San Diego County Water Authority Logo Stacked Tagline

Free WaterSmart Landscaping Class Series Returns in March

/in /by

Participants receive expert advice and develop a personalized landscape plan

San Diego, Calif. – Looking for a way to spruce up your yard and trim water use at the same time? The San Diego County Water Authority is here to help with two new sessions of the four-part WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series starting in March.

Download File
San Diego County Water Authority Logo Stacked Tagline

Wanted: Large Landscapes for Program Proven to Reduce Irrigation Water Use

/in /by

Participants receive training, state-of-the-art tools to cut outdoor demand by at least 20 percent

San Diego, Calif. – The San Diego County Water Authority seeks approximately 20 commercial-scale landscapes for participation in a program that has demonstrated significant outdoor water-use reductions through a combination of training, hardware upgrades and technical assistance valued at more than $15,000 per site.

Download File
Sweetwater Authority Logo 2019Sweetwater Authority Logo 2019

Sweetwater Authority Executes $23 Million Bond Sale – Funds Major Infrastructure Improvement Projects

/in /by

Chula Vista, Calif. – On Tuesday, November 28, Sweetwater Authority (Authority) successfully completed a bond sale of $23 million to fund five major infrastructure improvement projects. These projects include improvements to Sweetwater and Loveland Dams, a new storage tank, replacement of an aged 36-inch transmission main, and other system improvements.

Download File