San Diego County / Southern California

The latest news and analysis covering water issues in the San Diego County region and Southern California.

Top 10 Tips for Saving Water This Fall

/in , /by /Water News Network

As drought conditions persist throughout the west, the San Diego County Water Authority and its member agencies continue to actively support the state’s call for a 15% voluntary reduction in water use. San Diego County residents and businesses can continue WaterSmart practices this fall by following these simple and easy tips to save water.

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San Diego Looks for Partner to Build $1.5B San Vicente Hydro Energy Project

/in , /by /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Rob Nikolewski Quoted: San Diego Union-Tribune

The project is on the drawing board. Now the San Diego County Water Authority and the city of San Diego are looking for a private partner to build and operate a pumped energy storage facility at the San Vicente Reservoir. The Water Authority and the city have issued a request for proposal to find a suitable team to develop one […]

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San Diego Council Considers Sharp Sewer Rate Spike on Tuesday

/in , , /by /The Los Angeles Timesby David Garrick

Sewer rates for San Diegans in single-family homes would increase nearly 17 percent next year and a total of 31 percent over the next four years under a rate hike proposal the City Council is scheduled to consider Tuesday. The proposal also would reduce sewer rates for most businesses, condos and apartments based on two […]

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Salton Sea Restoration Sparks Debate

/in , , /by /KYMAby Vince Ybarra

The Salton Sea has needed restoration for decades. Both Imperial County and Imperial Irrigation District (IID) agree something needs to be done, but the debate over precisely what action to take, is preventing much from happening at all. In 2003, it was agreed water would be transferred from the Salton Sea to San Diego and […]

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