Kudos and heartfelt thanks to Ian James, Sammy Roth and the Desert Sun for their recent four-part series on the Salton Sea. They did and excellent job of showing the history and crisis (human health and environmental) looming. Combined with the Salton Sea seminar hosted by the Sun last Tuesday night, it is not easy […]
Long Beach water users may see a water and sewer rate increase beginning Oct. 1 as part of the 2018 fiscal year budget recently passed by the Water Commission. The 2018 spending plan totals $127.4 million, with $106.5 million in the water fund and $21.9 million in the sewer fund. In both cases, expenses are […]
An algae bloom in the Sweetwater Reservoir has given water coming out of taps in the South Bay a funny taste and smell. Since May, dozens of Sweetwater Authority customers have called in to complain about unpleasant tasting and smelling water. Officials figured out this month that algae in the reservoir was causing the musty […]
The Water Conservation Garden in Rancho San Diego will keep blossoming with the financial backing of the Helix Water District after board members with the district agreed to continue its annual contribution. Helix has been an active partner with the not-for-profit garden since its founding in 1999. The district’s annual contract with the group was […]
OPINION: Continue Mitigation Water Until Salton Sea Is Stabilized
/in San Diego County /by Andrea Mora /The Desert Sun (Palm Springs)Kudos and heartfelt thanks to Ian James, Sammy Roth and the Desert Sun for their recent four-part series on the Salton Sea. They did and excellent job of showing the history and crisis (human health and environmental) looming. Combined with the Salton Sea seminar hosted by the Sun last Tuesday night, it is not easy […]
Why Long Beach Water, Sewer Rates Are Likely Going Up This Year
/in San Diego County /by Andrea Mora /Long Beach Press Telegram by Emily ThorntonLong Beach water users may see a water and sewer rate increase beginning Oct. 1 as part of the 2018 fiscal year budget recently passed by the Water Commission. The 2018 spending plan totals $127.4 million, with $106.5 million in the water fund and $21.9 million in the sewer fund. In both cases, expenses are […]
Algae Bloom In Sweetwater Reservoir Blamed For Taste, Odor Problems
/in San Diego County /by Andrea Mora /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Karen KucherAn algae bloom in the Sweetwater Reservoir has given water coming out of taps in the South Bay a funny taste and smell. Since May, dozens of Sweetwater Authority customers have called in to complain about unpleasant tasting and smelling water. Officials figured out this month that algae in the reservoir was causing the musty […]
Helix Water District OK To Keep Funding Conservation Garden
/in San Diego County /by Andrea Mora /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Karen PearlmanThe Water Conservation Garden in Rancho San Diego will keep blossoming with the financial backing of the Helix Water District after board members with the district agreed to continue its annual contribution. Helix has been an active partner with the not-for-profit garden since its founding in 1999. The district’s annual contract with the group was […]