Wholesale water rates in San Diego County — a key factor in how much local residents and businesses pay for water — will see the smallest hike in years next January, thanks to recent deals selling off excess local supply. Rates will rise 3% in January, about half the 5.8% hike County Water Authority officials […]
The San Diego Water Authority approved a 3% wholesale water rate increase for 2027 on Thursday during a board meeting largely devoid of members of the public. The utility said an increase is necessary to meet revenue requirements, operational needs and fiscal goals.
California’s acceptance of desalination has ebbed and flowed over the years as the state grapples with shoring up water security in the face of constant drought conditions. Recent discussions over “water swaps” have generated excitement over the possibilities. While regional water-sharing arrangements between neighboring states and California could result in new desalination facilities, the process […]
County Wholesale Water Rate to Rise 3% in January, Lowest Hike in Many Years
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Jordan Beane /San Diego Union-Tribuneby David Garrick Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityQuoted: Nick Serrano
Wholesale water rates in San Diego County — a key factor in how much local residents and businesses pay for water — will see the smallest hike in years next January, thanks to recent deals selling off excess local supply. Rates will rise 3% in January, about half the 5.8% hike County Water Authority officials […]
San Diego County Water Authority OKs 3% Rate Hike for 2027
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Jordan Beane /KPBSby Jacob Aere Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityQuoted: Nick Serrano
The San Diego Water Authority approved a 3% wholesale water rate increase for 2027 on Thursday during a board meeting largely devoid of members of the public. The utility said an increase is necessary to meet revenue requirements, operational needs and fiscal goals.
OPINION: Why Operating a Desalination Plant in California Is a High-Stakes Gamble
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Jordan Beane /Voice of San Diegoby Keith Solar Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityCalifornia’s acceptance of desalination has ebbed and flowed over the years as the state grapples with shoring up water security in the face of constant drought conditions. Recent discussions over “water swaps” have generated excitement over the possibilities. While regional water-sharing arrangements between neighboring states and California could result in new desalination facilities, the process […]
San Diego County Water Authority Proposes Rate Hike
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Jordan Beane /NBC 7 Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityThe rate hikes announced Monday will be discussed in a public hearing before the water authority Board of Directors at 9 a.m. on Thursday.