It seems like a good problem to have and one that should be getting even better. The San Diego region has more than enough water and more is on the way. That’s a rarity in the parched West. It sounds great, but the reality is, it’s an increasingly costly burden.
The San Diego City Council on Tuesday passed a resolution in support of 10 bills wending their way through the state Capitol in Sacramento that their respective sponsors say will help lower utility bills and “hold investor-owned utilities accountable.” Resolutions do not have the force of law, but Council President Joe LaCava said he introduced […]
After years of legal battles over water rates, a new deal has promised more stability, efficiency and reliability for San Diego water ratepayers. In June, the San Diego County Water Authority and the Metropolitan Water District announced a settlement to a 15 year legal dispute over fluctuating prices and exchange agreements between the agencies. Water […]
The San Diego City Council voted 6-3 on Monday to schedule a public hearing on proposed water rate increases that could result in a cumulative hike of over 60% over the next four years. The increases, if approved, would begin in January 2026 and continue through 2029. According to the Public Utilities Department, the combined […]
Smolens: What to do with all that ‘Pure Water’?
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Jordan Beane /San Diego Union-Tribuneby Michael Smolens Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityQuoted: Nick Serrano
It seems like a good problem to have and one that should be getting even better. The San Diego region has more than enough water and more is on the way. That’s a rarity in the parched West. It sounds great, but the reality is, it’s an increasingly costly burden.
Will It Help? San Diego City Council Backs Legislation in Sacramento Targeting High Utility Bills
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Jordan Beane /San Diego Union-Tribuneby Rob NikolewskiThe San Diego City Council on Tuesday passed a resolution in support of 10 bills wending their way through the state Capitol in Sacramento that their respective sponsors say will help lower utility bills and “hold investor-owned utilities accountable.” Resolutions do not have the force of law, but Council President Joe LaCava said he introduced […]
Diving Deeper Into a New Era of Collaboration
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Jordan Beane /CBS 8by Laura Cavanaugh Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityQuoted: Nick Serrano
After years of legal battles over water rates, a new deal has promised more stability, efficiency and reliability for San Diego water ratepayers. In June, the San Diego County Water Authority and the Metropolitan Water District announced a settlement to a 15 year legal dispute over fluctuating prices and exchange agreements between the agencies. Water […]
San Diego City Council Votes to Set Public Hearing on Proposed Water Rate Hikes
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Jordan Beane /CBS 8by Richard AllynThe San Diego City Council voted 6-3 on Monday to schedule a public hearing on proposed water rate increases that could result in a cumulative hike of over 60% over the next four years. The increases, if approved, would begin in January 2026 and continue through 2029. According to the Public Utilities Department, the combined […]