/in San Diego County/by Andrea Mora /The San Diego Union Tribuneby J. Harry Jones Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority
Runoff from big storms that soaked the region this winter have more than tripled the size of Lake Henshaw, meaning the Vista Irrigation District can cut back on its purchase of imported water — potentially saving the district and its customers big money down the line. The district owns the man-made lake near Warner Springs, […]
District officials updated the San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) Board Tuesday night on its lead sampling program for campus water. According to Board documents, the City and the school district plan to test all schools on district property for potential lead in drinking water by mid-June. With about 200 schools total to test, the […]
When it comes to emergencies and disasters, people tend to have short memories. Much of this is human nature. When something bad happens and we’re in the thick of it we generally do whatever’s necessary to deal with the situation. But once the crisis has past we want to move on with our lives. That’s […]
Water will once again start flowing today into the Silver Lake and Ivanhoe reservoirs after having sat dry and empty since 2015. A ceremony marking the return of water to the reservoirs will be held at 5 p.m., where Councilmen David Ryu and Mitch O’Farrell will help open the valve releasing the first water running into […]
Big Rains In Backcountry Means More Local Water For Vista
/in San Diego County /by Andrea Mora /The San Diego Union Tribuneby J. Harry Jones Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityRunoff from big storms that soaked the region this winter have more than tripled the size of Lake Henshaw, meaning the Vista Irrigation District can cut back on its purchase of imported water — potentially saving the district and its customers big money down the line. The district owns the man-made lake near Warner Springs, […]
San Diego Unified School District Receives Water Testing Update
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /NBC 7 San Diegoby Wendy FryDistrict officials updated the San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) Board Tuesday night on its lead sampling program for campus water. According to Board documents, the City and the school district plan to test all schools on district property for potential lead in drinking water by mid-June. With about 200 schools total to test, the […]
Remember, The Drought Could Come Back Next Year
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Daily Newsby Kevin SmithWhen it comes to emergencies and disasters, people tend to have short memories. Much of this is human nature. When something bad happens and we’re in the thick of it we generally do whatever’s necessary to deal with the situation. But once the crisis has past we want to move on with our lives. That’s […]
After Two Years Without Water, The Tap Will Be Turned On Again At Silver Lake Reservoir
/in San Diego County /by Andrea Mora /NBC Los AngelesWater will once again start flowing today into the Silver Lake and Ivanhoe reservoirs after having sat dry and empty since 2015. A ceremony marking the return of water to the reservoirs will be held at 5 p.m., where Councilmen David Ryu and Mitch O’Farrell will help open the valve releasing the first water running into […]