Patti and Don Boone are native San Diegans. Don grew up in Point Loma, the neighborhood where they raised their daughter Kim. After Patti’s mom passed away, the couple, now retired, decided to leave Point Loma to move into the Chula Vista home where Patti was raised. Patti had been a receptionist at a downtown […]
Three years into construction, the massive East County Advanced Water Purification Program is approaching the finish line late next year when the region’s sewage now being treated at Point Loma will be pumped to a new Santee plant and converted to drinkable, purified water. Last month, the four-person board that oversees the more than $1 […]
Residents who frequent Loveland Reservoir are again raising alarms about water being drained from the area’s largest public open-space reservoir. The concerns come three years after the reservoir was lowered to deadpool levels, killing off the fish population and severely impacting recreation. Now, locals fear the reservoir may be headed down the same path.
At its Nov. 20 meeting, the Santa Fe Irrigation District Board of Directors unanimously approved rate increases for its potable and recycled customers that will take effect at the start of the new year, Jan. 1, 2026. Customers will receive a notification by mail with more details about the impact on their bills and when […]
Watersmart Makeover: Adding Beauty, Family Style
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Jordan Beane /San Diego Union-Tribuneby Caron Golden Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityPatti and Don Boone are native San Diegans. Don grew up in Point Loma, the neighborhood where they raised their daughter Kim. After Patti’s mom passed away, the couple, now retired, decided to leave Point Loma to move into the Chula Vista home where Patti was raised. Patti had been a receptionist at a downtown […]
East County AWP Construction Boosts Cost, but Officials Say Recycled Water Supply Is Worth the Price
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Jordan Beane /East County Magazineby Mike Allen Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityThree years into construction, the massive East County Advanced Water Purification Program is approaching the finish line late next year when the region’s sewage now being treated at Point Loma will be pumped to a new Santee plant and converted to drinkable, purified water. Last month, the four-person board that oversees the more than $1 […]
Loveland Reservoir Levels Cause Concern for East County Residents
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Sierra Stewart /Fox 5 San Diegoby Kasia GregorczykResidents who frequent Loveland Reservoir are again raising alarms about water being drained from the area’s largest public open-space reservoir. The concerns come three years after the reservoir was lowered to deadpool levels, killing off the fish population and severely impacting recreation. Now, locals fear the reservoir may be headed down the same path.
Santa Fe Irrigation District Customers to See Rate Increases in January
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Sierra Stewart /San Diego Union-TribuneAt its Nov. 20 meeting, the Santa Fe Irrigation District Board of Directors unanimously approved rate increases for its potable and recycled customers that will take effect at the start of the new year, Jan. 1, 2026. Customers will receive a notification by mail with more details about the impact on their bills and when […]