A dog’s reluctance to drink from a bowl in a San Diego classroom led to the discovery of lead in the school’s water system, and testing of all pipes in the San Diego Unified School District will begin soon. According to a notice sent Friday to parents and staff members at Emerson-Bandini Elementary and San […]
/in San Diego County/by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribune by Karen Brainard Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority.
A report about areas of the unincorporated county that had water quality issues led to some residents calling the Ramona Municipal Water District with concerns, said the district’s general manager. David Barnum told the water board at its March 14 meeting that none of the areas listed in a recent report from the State Water […]
/in San Diego County/by Mike Lee /Rancho Santa Fe Review Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority
The San Diego County Water Authority and select locations of The Home Depot are again partnering to offer discounts on water-efficient plants ideal for springtime planting through a series of San Diego County Garden Friendly Plant Fairs. Consumers are invited to take advantage of these deals at seven events across the county. The next one […]
Exposure to lead at an early age has been linked to cognitive impairment and behavioral problems, which is why the stories about officials allegedly covering up excessive lead in the water supply of Flint, Michigan, became a national scandal. But an alarming 2016 Reuters investigation documenting children’s exposure to lead in 21 states, including California, […]
After Therapy Dog Refuses To Drink, San Diego Unified Finds Lead In Water
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Timesby Gary WarthA dog’s reluctance to drink from a bowl in a San Diego classroom led to the discovery of lead in the school’s water system, and testing of all pipes in the San Diego Unified School District will begin soon. According to a notice sent Friday to parents and staff members at Emerson-Bandini Elementary and San […]
Water Quality Tested Daily, Says RMWD Manager
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribune by Karen Brainard Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority.A report about areas of the unincorporated county that had water quality issues led to some residents calling the Ramona Municipal Water District with concerns, said the district’s general manager. David Barnum told the water board at its March 14 meeting that none of the areas listed in a recent report from the State Water […]
March 23: Community Briefs
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Rancho Santa Fe Review Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityThe San Diego County Water Authority and select locations of The Home Depot are again partnering to offer discounts on water-efficient plants ideal for springtime planting through a series of San Diego County Garden Friendly Plant Fairs. Consumers are invited to take advantage of these deals at seven events across the county. The next one […]
Requiring Lead Testing Of Children In California Makes Sense
/in San Diego County /by Andrea Mora /The San Diego TribuneExposure to lead at an early age has been linked to cognitive impairment and behavioral problems, which is why the stories about officials allegedly covering up excessive lead in the water supply of Flint, Michigan, became a national scandal. But an alarming 2016 Reuters investigation documenting children’s exposure to lead in 21 states, including California, […]