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.
Drought’s Not Over Yet—State Water Board Urges More Conservation
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Times of San Diegoby Chris Jennewein Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityCalifornia may be getting near-record rain and snow, but the state Water Resources Control Board isn’t ready to call an end to the drought. The board on Wednesday extended its existing water conservation regulations, which prohibit wasteful practices such as watering lawns right after rain, until the next meeting in May. “We are beyond happy […]
California Retains Drought Measures
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Associated Press (As published by NBC San Diego)Water regulators in California on Wednesday extended what are now largely symbolic conservation measures lingering from the drought after the state has seen one of the wettest winters in years. Regulators decided to retain the measures at least until spring as a precaution against the possible return of dry weather. “I don’t think there’s just […]
OPINION: Outrageous Water Charge For Our Agricultural Ranch
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Valley Roadrunner (Valley Center) Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityYesterday our ranch got this water bill from Yuima. The charge last month for the MET/SDCWA FIXED FEE was $297.41. This month it is $3400.82 and Yuima tells me that we will pay that every month. They also said it is a complete pass through to those two entities. Our ranch is struggling and […]
Otay Water District’s Ambitious Plan to Bring in Desalinated Water From Mexico
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /NBC San Diegoby May Tjoa Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityEven as California residents debate whether we are free from the drought, local water agencies are looking for ways to increase their water supply. The Otay Water District is working on a project that would involve desalinated water from a new plant being built in Rosarito, Mexico. The district wants to build a 3.5 mile […]