A groundbreaking water research facility is taking shape along the San Diego River, giving scientists access to something they’ve never had before: real water, in real time. The project, called the One Water Lab, is being developed by San Diego State University, steps from the river itself. Unlike traditional labs confined to classrooms, this facility is designed […]
It’s crunch time for negotiators from California and six other Western states trying to strike a deal before Feb. 14 on how to share the dwindling Colorado River. But four days of talks in a Salt Lake City conference room earlier this month did not appear to have sparked a breakthrough. “We got tired of […]
Because leaders across this drought-afflicted region all embraced the same innovative idea a decade ago, three separate sewage recycling systems will soon come online in Oceanside, East County and San Diego. While drought was the main motivator for spending millions to purify sewage into drinking water, local leaders were also spurred by increasing costs for […]
Temporary Agricultural Water Restrictions During San Diego Aqueduct Shutdown January 24 through February 3. Valley Center Municipal Water District directly contacted affected customers. If you were not directly contacted, you are likely not affected.
SDSU’s One Water Lab Brings Real-Time River Water Research to the San Diego River
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Sierra Stewart /CBS 8 by Vanessa PazA groundbreaking water research facility is taking shape along the San Diego River, giving scientists access to something they’ve never had before: real water, in real time. The project, called the One Water Lab, is being developed by San Diego State University, steps from the river itself. Unlike traditional labs confined to classrooms, this facility is designed […]
As Deadline Approaches, Colorado River Stewards Debate How to Share Water
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Sierra Stewart /Times of San Diegoby Scott FranzIt’s crunch time for negotiators from California and six other Western states trying to strike a deal before Feb. 14 on how to share the dwindling Colorado River. But four days of talks in a Salt Lake City conference room earlier this month did not appear to have sparked a breakthrough. “We got tired of […]
The Region’s Three Sewage Recycling Systems, Prompted by Drought, Will Soon Go Online
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Sierra Stewart /San Diego Union-Tribuneby David GarrickBecause leaders across this drought-afflicted region all embraced the same innovative idea a decade ago, three separate sewage recycling systems will soon come online in Oceanside, East County and San Diego. While drought was the main motivator for spending millions to purify sewage into drinking water, local leaders were also spurred by increasing costs for […]
Valley Center Municipal Water District Water Shutdown Does Not Affect Residential Use
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Sierra Stewart /Valley RoadRunnerTemporary Agricultural Water Restrictions During San Diego Aqueduct Shutdown January 24 through February 3. Valley Center Municipal Water District directly contacted affected customers. If you were not directly contacted, you are likely not affected.