Farmers in San Diego County say proposed water quality regulations that establish updated general waste discharge requirements for commercial agricultural operations are burdensome, costly and duplicate work by growers participating in other regulatory programs. Tasked with protecting water quality, the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board on March 29 released a proposed draft that […]
Water is a commodity held captive to the laws of supply and demand. High rains mean less water usage, which means fewer sales and higher prices. Also additional fixed fees. In 1989, when the current Valley Center Municipal Water District (VCMWD) Gen. Mgr., Gary Arant, came to work in VC, 93% of the district’s 55,000 […]
As we near the start of summer, now could be a good time to transition to a more drought tolerant, sustainable backyard. The Water Conservation Garden in El Cajon may be the place to go for ideas on that and how to slow down in our fast paced world. From school field trips to yoga classes to […]
J.F. Shea Construction, Inc., was given the San Diego County Water Authority contract to reline Pipeline 5 in San Luis Rey Canyon. The SDCWA board voted unanimously May 23 to award J.F. Shea a $47,913,795 contract for the work. The project will reline approximately 9,000 linear feet of existing 96-inch diameter pre-stressed concrete cylinder pipe.
Proposed Rules On Water Quality May Overwhelm Farmers
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kylie Capuano /Village News by Christine SouzaFarmers in San Diego County say proposed water quality regulations that establish updated general waste discharge requirements for commercial agricultural operations are burdensome, costly and duplicate work by growers participating in other regulatory programs. Tasked with protecting water quality, the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board on March 29 released a proposed draft that […]
Declining Water Use May Force Higher Rates, More Fixed Fees
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kylie Capuano /Valley Road Runner by David RossWater is a commodity held captive to the laws of supply and demand. High rains mean less water usage, which means fewer sales and higher prices. Also additional fixed fees. In 1989, when the current Valley Center Municipal Water District (VCMWD) Gen. Mgr., Gary Arant, came to work in VC, 93% of the district’s 55,000 […]
The Water Conservation Garden In El Cajon Can Help Get Your Backyard Sustainable And Summer-ready
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kylie Capuano /CBS8by Evan NooraniAs we near the start of summer, now could be a good time to transition to a more drought tolerant, sustainable backyard. The Water Conservation Garden in El Cajon may be the place to go for ideas on that and how to slow down in our fast paced world. From school field trips to yoga classes to […]
J.F. Shea Given CWA Contract to Reline Pipeline 5 in San Luis Rey Canyon
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Chelsea Campos /Fallbrook Village Newsby Joe Naiman Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityJ.F. Shea Construction, Inc., was given the San Diego County Water Authority contract to reline Pipeline 5 in San Luis Rey Canyon. The SDCWA board voted unanimously May 23 to award J.F. Shea a $47,913,795 contract for the work. The project will reline approximately 9,000 linear feet of existing 96-inch diameter pre-stressed concrete cylinder pipe.