Baja California is moving ahead with plans to expand and upgrade its failing San Antonio de los Buenos sewage treatment plant, located on Tijuana’s coast, and expects to launch construction next year, a state official said. The project, estimated at $24.7 million, entails the upgrade of existing wastewater treatment ponds at the 30-year-old facility just […]
Californians used more water this April than they did in April 2016, according to state data, and that jump in water use came thanks to residents of Southern California. The numbers were released Tuesday by the State Water Resources Control Board, which requires urban water districts across the state to report on local water use. Gov. […]
/in San Diego County/by Mike Lee /East County Magazineby Miriam Raftery Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority
Items of interest include a presentation by the County Water Authority on its lawsuit against the Metropolitan Water District, a proposal to adopt a resolution declaring an end to drought level 1 restrictions but keeping in place other permanent water use restrictions. The board will also consider spending funds on a customer satisfaction survey.
The Otay Water District has filed a lawsuit against the city of San Diego challenging the amount the city charges Otay for reclaimed water. The suit, filed May 30 in San Diego Superior Court, claims that there has been a breach of contract by San Diego and excess charges of more than $16 million to […]
Failing Tijuana Coastal Sewage Treatment Plant In Line For $24.7 Million Overhaul
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Sandra DibbleBaja California is moving ahead with plans to expand and upgrade its failing San Antonio de los Buenos sewage treatment plant, located on Tijuana’s coast, and expects to launch construction next year, a state official said. The project, estimated at $24.7 million, entails the upgrade of existing wastewater treatment ponds at the 30-year-old facility just […]
Water Saving Efforts Slipped In April, After Drought Ended
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /89.3 KPCC (Los Angeles)by Aaron MendelsonCalifornians used more water this April than they did in April 2016, according to state data, and that jump in water use came thanks to residents of Southern California. The numbers were released Tuesday by the State Water Resources Control Board, which requires urban water districts across the state to report on local water use. Gov. […]
Helix Water Board To Weigh Permanent Drought Effciency Measures For Ratepayers
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /East County Magazineby Miriam Raftery Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityItems of interest include a presentation by the County Water Authority on its lawsuit against the Metropolitan Water District, a proposal to adopt a resolution declaring an end to drought level 1 restrictions but keeping in place other permanent water use restrictions. The board will also consider spending funds on a customer satisfaction survey.
Otay Water District Sues City Of San Diego
/in San Diego County /by Andrea Mora /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Karen PearlmanThe Otay Water District has filed a lawsuit against the city of San Diego challenging the amount the city charges Otay for reclaimed water. The suit, filed May 30 in San Diego Superior Court, claims that there has been a breach of contract by San Diego and excess charges of more than $16 million to […]