The Groundwater Replenishment System (GWRS), the world’s largest advanced water purification facility of its kind, has been online since January 2008. The project is a joint partnership between the Orange County Water District (OCWD; the District) and the Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD). On January 22-23, 2017, OCSD saw influent flows that had not been […]
An unfolding crisis in northern California has brought unexpected attention to the infrastructure push that was one of the campaign planks of the new administration. The Oroville Dam is, in a sense, a crowning achievement of California’s 20th-century growth and the politicians and hydrological engineers who made it possible.
The effort to protect Oroville Dam entered a critical phase Monday when engineers shut off water flowing out of the damaged main spillway, giving officials their first unobstructed view of the eroded concrete chute since a crisis prompted mass evacuations earlier this month. For the next five to seven days, geologists and engineers will have an unhindered […]
Reducing water rates will be on the agenda at a special meeting of the Helix Water District board on March 8th at 6 p.m. Director Dan McMillan has asked the board to consider cutting rates; the special meeting workshop will include discussion of current finances, water rates and what adjustments can be made. The issue […]
The Orange County Water District’s Groundwater Replenishment System Prevented Beach Closures During Recent Heavy Rains
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Orange County BreezeThe Groundwater Replenishment System (GWRS), the world’s largest advanced water purification facility of its kind, has been online since January 2008. The project is a joint partnership between the Orange County Water District (OCWD; the District) and the Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD). On January 22-23, 2017, OCSD saw influent flows that had not been […]
Why California’s Pain Could Be The US Economy’s Gain
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /equities.com (Culver City)An unfolding crisis in northern California has brought unexpected attention to the infrastructure push that was one of the campaign planks of the new administration. The Oroville Dam is, in a sense, a crowning achievement of California’s 20th-century growth and the politicians and hydrological engineers who made it possible.
Water Shut From Oroville Dam’s Damaged Spillway In Race Against Mother Nature
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Timesby Joseph SernaThe effort to protect Oroville Dam entered a critical phase Monday when engineers shut off water flowing out of the damaged main spillway, giving officials their first unobstructed view of the eroded concrete chute since a crisis prompted mass evacuations earlier this month. For the next five to seven days, geologists and engineers will have an unhindered […]
Helix Water To Consider Lowering Rates At March 8 Meeting
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /East County MagazineReducing water rates will be on the agenda at a special meeting of the Helix Water District board on March 8th at 6 p.m. Director Dan McMillan has asked the board to consider cutting rates; the special meeting workshop will include discussion of current finances, water rates and what adjustments can be made. The issue […]