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.
MWD Chief Vows SoCal Water Users Won’t Subsidize Agriculture’s Share of Twin Tunnel Cost
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /NBC Los AngelesWith decision time approaching for water districts being asked to fund the most expensive water project in California history, the head of California’s largest water wholesaler Monday warned there is no room for subsidies or withdrawal from participation. “All of us have to work together to make this work, and all of us need to […]
OPINION: It’s Time to Approve ‘California WaterFix’ Project
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Orange County RegisterEvery day, I walk into the kitchen, turn on the faucet, and clean drinking water magically appears. It’s a miracle, really, and I’ll bet, like me, you don’t even think about it — the water always flows. Even in the years of drought we endured, good local water management and conservation got us through the […]
Metropolitan, Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County to Launch Joint Water Recycling Program Next Monday
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /World NewsMetropolitan Water District of Southern California: WHAT: The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and the Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County are launching a water recycling program that would purify treated wastewater to produce a valuable new drought-proof water supply. The Regional Recycled Water Program will start with a $17 million demonstration facility […]
OPINION: Orange County Latinos Want Desal Water Now
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Orange County Registerby Cathy Green and Antonio GonzalezThe Orange County Water District’s mission is to provide the 2.4 million people it serves with a reliable, adequate, high-quality water supply at the lowest reasonable cost in an environmentally responsible manner. Because of its dependence on climate-challenged, heavily regulated imported water, OCWD’s policy is to develop new local and drought-proof sources of water. In […]