A $140 million desalination plant is expected to be approved by California regulators on Thursday as the U.S. state contends with how to convert ocean water into drinking water amid the worst drought in 1,200 years. Just five months ago, the Coastal Commission by an 11-0 vote rejected a privately owned plant that would have […]
After a third straight year of severe drought, the Bureau of Reclamation’s Central Valley Project begins the 2023 water year with 3.6 million acre-feet of water in storage — one of the lowest starting points in recent years. The CVP’s major reservoirs are (from north to south) Trinity, Shasta, Folsom, New Melones, Millerton, and the […]
As part of its study of new water supplies, the Marin Municipal Water District is planning a public workshop later this month to review how it will rate and compare the various options it is considering. The online meeting at 5 p.m. Oct. 25 will provide an opportunity for the public to ask questions of […]
Water managers are preparing for a warm winter, a worse drought and a chance of biblical floods. As California discovered last year, the weather can swing wildly from one extreme to the next each month—offering little reliability for farmers planting winter crops or planning for the next irrigation season. Conditions are lining up for a […]
One of the largest public works projects in Sacramento’s history has been quietly under construction, out of sight for most people in the region. Sacramento RegionalSan is upgrading its wastewater processing facility in Elk Grove, which processes wastewater from customers across Sacramento County, and West Sacramento in Yolo County. On an average day, 150 million […]
With Oct. 1 marking the beginning of a new water year, Mendocino County officials reported recently that local water districts are preparing for what could be another dry year. In the latest update from the Mendocino County Water Agency, local water managers are quoted as describing their current status and outlook.
Amid Historic Drought, California Expected to Approve $140 Million Desalination Plant
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /Reutersby Daniel TrottaA $140 million desalination plant is expected to be approved by California regulators on Thursday as the U.S. state contends with how to convert ocean water into drinking water amid the worst drought in 1,200 years. Just five months ago, the Coastal Commission by an 11-0 vote rejected a privately owned plant that would have […]
Central Valley Water Storage At Low Level
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /Oakdale Leaderby StaffAfter a third straight year of severe drought, the Bureau of Reclamation’s Central Valley Project begins the 2023 water year with 3.6 million acre-feet of water in storage — one of the lowest starting points in recent years. The CVP’s major reservoirs are (from north to south) Trinity, Shasta, Folsom, New Melones, Millerton, and the […]
Marin Municipal Water District to Preview New Supply Options
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /Marin Independent Journalby Will HoustonAs part of its study of new water supplies, the Marin Municipal Water District is planning a public workshop later this month to review how it will rate and compare the various options it is considering. The online meeting at 5 p.m. Oct. 25 will provide an opportunity for the public to ask questions of […]
Expect More ‘Climate Surprises’ With California’s Water Supply
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /Agri-Pulseby Brad HookerWater managers are preparing for a warm winter, a worse drought and a chance of biblical floods. As California discovered last year, the weather can swing wildly from one extreme to the next each month—offering little reliability for farmers planting winter crops or planning for the next irrigation season. Conditions are lining up for a […]
Sacramento RegionalSan Expands Water Recycling Capacity With New Facility
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /CapRadioby Randol WhiteOne of the largest public works projects in Sacramento’s history has been quietly under construction, out of sight for most people in the region. Sacramento RegionalSan is upgrading its wastewater processing facility in Elk Grove, which processes wastewater from customers across Sacramento County, and West Sacramento in Yolo County. On an average day, 150 million […]
Mendocino County Water Districts Preparing For Another Year of Drought
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Gayle Falkenthal /Ukiah Daily Journalby StaffWith Oct. 1 marking the beginning of a new water year, Mendocino County officials reported recently that local water districts are preparing for what could be another dry year. In the latest update from the Mendocino County Water Agency, local water managers are quoted as describing their current status and outlook.