The East County Advanced Water Purification project is progressing, with construction underway at multiple East San Diego County locations. The project will create a new, local, sustainable, and drought-proof water supply using state-of-the-art technology to purify East San Diego County’s recycled water. Construction for the East County AWP is expected to be completed in 2025, and water […]
As federal and state lawmakers based in California continue to petition President Biden to declare a federal disaster in the wake of Tropical Storm Hilary, local assessments show Imperial County was among the hardest-hit areas in terms of property damage per capita. Overall, Imperial County received some $9.3 million in property damage during the weekend […]
In two years, almost every major agreement currently keeping battle swords sheathed on the Colorado River will expire. Seven western states and Mexico will have to wrestle with the fact that there’s less water for their people and industries than before. And they have until 2026 to get new agreements to use much, much less […]
The San Diego County Water Authority’s new SkillBridge Program intern came ashore in the perfect location. Of all the adventures Trevor Bland’s military service has taken him on, he regards San Diego as his favorite. It is here where he enjoys physical fitness, trips to the beach and the city’s Mexican food scene. Luckily, when […]
East County Advanced Water Purification Project Progressing
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News NetworkThe East County Advanced Water Purification project is progressing, with construction underway at multiple East San Diego County locations. The project will create a new, local, sustainable, and drought-proof water supply using state-of-the-art technology to purify East San Diego County’s recycled water. Construction for the East County AWP is expected to be completed in 2025, and water […]
Hilary Causes $9.3M in Damage; Imperial County Waits for Help
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Calexico Chronicle by Richard Montenegro BrownAs federal and state lawmakers based in California continue to petition President Biden to declare a federal disaster in the wake of Tropical Storm Hilary, local assessments show Imperial County was among the hardest-hit areas in terms of property damage per capita. Overall, Imperial County received some $9.3 million in property damage during the weekend […]
Environment Report: We’re Diving Into the Western Water Wars
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Andrea Mora /Voice of San Diego by MacKenzie Elmer Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityIn two years, almost every major agreement currently keeping battle swords sheathed on the Colorado River will expire. Seven western states and Mexico will have to wrestle with the fact that there’s less water for their people and industries than before. And they have until 2026 to get new agreements to use much, much less […]
Navy Vet Joins Water Authority as SkillBridge Program Intern
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News Networkby Athena Jreij Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthorityThe San Diego County Water Authority’s new SkillBridge Program intern came ashore in the perfect location. Of all the adventures Trevor Bland’s military service has taken him on, he regards San Diego as his favorite. It is here where he enjoys physical fitness, trips to the beach and the city’s Mexican food scene. Luckily, when […]