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.
Balboa Park Sustainability Efforts Set World-Class Standards
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Andrea Mora /Water News Network Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityMost visitors know San Diego’s Balboa Park for its world-class museums, gardens, and performing arts venues. Behind the scenes lives a learning laboratory of environmental best practices. Aaron L. Boyles, sustainability manager for the Balboa Park Cultural Partnership, describes an active, collaborative effort moving quickly to make Balboa Park the most sustainable urban park in […]
California Commission Votes To Eliminate Sativa Water District Over Brown Water Issues
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Andrea Mora /ABC7 (Los Angeles)by Carlos GrandaCompton and Willowbrook residents wanted to make sure their message was heard loud and clear during a hearing. “We should have clean water here,” one resident said. Inside where a meeting was being held, residents told their stories. For months they have complained of brown, murky and smelly water coming out of their taps. “It’s […]
Agency That Delivered Brown, Smelly Water To Customers Should Be Dissolved, Board Rules
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Andrea Mora /Los Angeles Timesby Angel Jennings and Ruben VivesResidents of working-class neighborhoods in Compton and Willowbrook have long fought an uphill battle against their local water district, which over the years has been accused of mismanagement, nepotism, bad service and, most recently, sending brown, smelly water through their taps. Still, Sativa Los Angeles County Water District managed to stay in business. But on […]
Some Residents’ Water Bills Jumped 500 Percent Or More In The Last 14 Months
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Andrea Mora /The Voice of San Diegoby Ry RivardOver 1,000 city of San Diego water customers have complained about bill spikes and other billing problems so far this year, hundreds more than the city has previously acknowledged and far more than in recent years. But the number of customers who experienced dramatic bill spikes could be even higher than just those who’ve complained […]