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.
Diamond Valley Lake Remains Closed Because Of Blue-Green Algae
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Press-Enterprise (Riverside)by Craig SchultzAn outbreak of blue-green algae will keep Diamond Valley Lake closed until at least Friday, July 6. The algal bloom has turned the water green and is releasing cyanotoxins, which in high concentrations can be harmful to humans and animals, especially when ingested. “Cyanotoxin levels continue to improve, however in part of the lake they remain above […]
Deputy Director Of San Diego’s Water Department Retires
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /NBC 7 (San Diego)by Tom Jones, Consumer Bob and Dorian HargroveThe Deputy Director for the City of San Diego’s Public Utilities Department has announced his retirement. Michael Vogl will be retiring from the city after more than 28 years of employment, a city spokesperson told NBC 7 Responds. “The City was made aware of his retirement plans in advance, allowing for appropriate transition of knowledge […]
Key San Diego Region Water Rate To Rise Less Than 1% In 2019
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Times of San Diegoby Chris JenneweinThe water authority’s board last week approved a 0.9 percent increase in the wholesale rate it will charge 24 member agencies, including the City of San Diego, for treated water in 2019. The authority noted that it’s own supplies from the Colorado River are now less expensive that the water it buys from the Los Angeles-based Metropolitan Water […]
Backstory: San Diego’s Divestment From The Metropolitan Water District Of Southern California
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Andrea Mora /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Joshua Emerson Smith Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityWhy is water is such a contentious issue? Water is a scarce resource, especially in California where rainfall is so inconsistent. Compounding capricious hydrological cycles, the southern part of the state gets very little precipitation. This means that nearly all water must be pumped in from Northern California or the Colorado River. Controlling that water is […]