San Diego County / Southern California
The latest news and analysis covering water issues in the San Diego County region and Southern California.
The Water News Network is San Diego County’s source for water news and information.
The Water News Network is San Diego County’s source for water news and information.
Report Calls For Poway Water, Sewer Rate Hikes
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Steve DreyerA recommendation that water and sewer rates be increased starting in March will be discussed at a special City Council meeting next Tuesday night. City staff is recommending the water commodity (use) rate increase by 4.5 percent and the fixed water meter charge be increased by 7.5 percent. The staff report also recommends at 3.35 […]
New Partnership Introduces South Bay Students To Water Industry Career Opportunities
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News NetworkSweetwater Authority and Otay Water District have forged a new partnership with the Chula Vista Elementary School District to introduce fifth grade students to opportunities and issues in the water and wastewater industry – including compelling career options. The “Hydro Station” program is designed to address a significant shortage of skilled workers entering these career […]
Arbiter Sides With Tribes In Contract Dispute With San Diego County Water Authority
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Teri Figueroa Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityAn arbiter has sided with five local tribes in a dispute over what county water officials argued was a request that left them with an unexpected $2.1 million budget deficit after the tribes won back lost water rights. At issue was a one-time loss to the San Diego County Water Authority in 2017. The dispute […]
Water Conservation Garden Welcomes New Executive Director
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Karen PearlmanThe Water Conservation Garden in Rancho San Diego has a new leader to keep it growing. Jennifer Pillsbury was hired in November to be the executive director/CEO of the xeriscape demonstration garden adjacent to Cuyamaca College. Overseen by an 11-member governing board, the 6-acre, not-for-profit garden displays drought-tolerant landscaping and offers water-saving ideas. It was […]