Homeowners who let their grass go brown to save money during the drought may have to turn the sprinklers back on, or else their HOA can fine them. In April, Gov. Jerry Brown declared the drought over for most parts of California, lifting restrictions that kept homeowners associations from disciplining residents who stopped watering their […]
/in San Diego County/by Andrea Mora /Rancho Santa Fe Reviewby Joe Tash Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority
Customers of the Santa Fe Irrigation District (SFID) are looking at double-digit increases in their water bills next year, based on a proposed spending plan that will be considered for adoption by the district’s board of directors in June. The rate hike, which is planned for Jan. 1, 2018, will total between 11 and 13 […]
/in San Diego County/by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Phil Diehl Quoted: Kelly Rodgers
The push for alternative energy sources has led the San Diego County Water Authority to consider a new possibility — floating solar panels on the surface of the agency’s only reservoir. The 20-acre installation proposed for the Olivenhain Reservoir near Escondido would be the first in Southern California, although several floating panel projects are underway in Northern […]
/in San Diego County/by Mike Lee /East County Magazineby Mike Allen Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority
Padre Dam Municipal Water District, already charging among the highest water rates in the nation, is proposing yet another five-year rate increase that officials say is necessary to maintain the agency’s services. In a 12-page notice sent out to all of Padre Dam’s 24,000 customers, the district outlined the rate increases depending on use, and […]
Homeowners Who Let Grass Go Brown to Save Water During California Drought Could Face Fines
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /10Newsby Jonathan HornHomeowners who let their grass go brown to save money during the drought may have to turn the sprinklers back on, or else their HOA can fine them. In April, Gov. Jerry Brown declared the drought over for most parts of California, lifting restrictions that kept homeowners associations from disciplining residents who stopped watering their […]
Rancho Santa Fe Water District Plans Double-Digit Rate Hike
/in San Diego County /by Andrea Mora /Rancho Santa Fe Reviewby Joe Tash Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityCustomers of the Santa Fe Irrigation District (SFID) are looking at double-digit increases in their water bills next year, based on a proposed spending plan that will be considered for adoption by the district’s board of directors in June. The rate hike, which is planned for Jan. 1, 2018, will total between 11 and 13 […]
Floating Solar Would be a San Diego County First
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Phil Diehl Quoted: Kelly RodgersThe push for alternative energy sources has led the San Diego County Water Authority to consider a new possibility — floating solar panels on the surface of the agency’s only reservoir. The 20-acre installation proposed for the Olivenhain Reservoir near Escondido would be the first in Southern California, although several floating panel projects are underway in Northern […]
Padre Dam Customers Will Pay More Again Over Next Five Years
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /East County Magazineby Mike Allen Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityPadre Dam Municipal Water District, already charging among the highest water rates in the nation, is proposing yet another five-year rate increase that officials say is necessary to maintain the agency’s services. In a 12-page notice sent out to all of Padre Dam’s 24,000 customers, the district outlined the rate increases depending on use, and […]