A low-pressure system moving in from the north is expected to bring snow showers in the mountains and foothills of Los Angeles and Ventura counties along with the coldest temperatures in the region so far this winter season, forecasters said. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory beginning Sunday evening for snow, […]
Smart water meters, or meters that can relay your water-use wirelessly, are the future. Officials say the new meters can help customers conserve and even send alerts when waterline leaks are detected but installing the technology is critical to its success. Water billing was brought up at Thursday night’s public forum, hosted by Councilmember Chris Cate, […]
The audit of the city utilities department’s water billing procedures is being fast-tracked and expanded, Mayor Kevin Faulconer announced Thursday, as officials seek more answers about how 343 residents were overcharged by as much as $420 due to one employee’s misreading of water meters. Residents began raising questions about their bills with city officials at […]
Hundreds of frustrated and angry residents turned out Thursday night for a city-held public forum at Mira Mesa Senior Center to address surging water bills — a long-simmering controversy that has now reached a boiling point. For more than three hours, one resident after another stepped to the microphone to address officials with the Public Utilities Department. […]
Colder Temperatures, Snow Headed For Southern California
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Timesby Carlos LozanoA low-pressure system moving in from the north is expected to bring snow showers in the mountains and foothills of Los Angeles and Ventura counties along with the coldest temperatures in the region so far this winter season, forecasters said. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory beginning Sunday evening for snow, […]
Expert Tells NBC 7 Responds Installation of New Smart Water Meter System Plays Pivotal Role
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /NBC 7Smart water meters, or meters that can relay your water-use wirelessly, are the future. Officials say the new meters can help customers conserve and even send alerts when waterline leaks are detected but installing the technology is critical to its success. Water billing was brought up at Thursday night’s public forum, hosted by Councilmember Chris Cate, […]
City To Expedite Audit To Answer Why Hundreds Of San Diego Water Bills Are So High
/in San Diego County /by Andrea Mora /KPBSThe audit of the city utilities department’s water billing procedures is being fast-tracked and expanded, Mayor Kevin Faulconer announced Thursday, as officials seek more answers about how 343 residents were overcharged by as much as $420 due to one employee’s misreading of water meters. Residents began raising questions about their bills with city officials at […]
Hundreds Turn Out To Public Forum To Discuss Skyrocketing Water Bills
/in San Diego County /by Andrea Mora /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Joshua Emerson SmithHundreds of frustrated and angry residents turned out Thursday night for a city-held public forum at Mira Mesa Senior Center to address surging water bills — a long-simmering controversy that has now reached a boiling point. For more than three hours, one resident after another stepped to the microphone to address officials with the Public Utilities Department. […]