San Diego County / Southern California
The latest news and analysis covering water issues in the San Diego County region and Southern California.
The Water News Network is San Diego County’s source for water news and information.
The Water News Network is San Diego County’s source for water news and information.
Study Recommends Water Rate Increase For Carlsbad
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Coast News Group (Encinitas)by Steve PuterskiA recent study is recommending a water rate increase for users within the Carlsbad Municipal Water District. The cost of service study is requesting the CMWD fall in line with industry standards for its revenue, which consists of 30 percent from fixed rate funds and 70 percent of rate per unit of water used. Currently, […]
New Incentives Available For Homeowners With Drought-Friendly Lawns
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /KPBS Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityNew financial incentives are available for homeowners who want to replace water-hungry lawns with more efficient landscaping, the San Diego County Water Authority announced Wednesday. The agency has $500,000 available from grants awarded by the state Department of Water Resources, and an upcoming grant is expected to add another $600,000. Qualified applicants can receive up […]
UCLA Says SoCal “Water Consumption Cannot Be Sustained”
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Canyon News (Beverly Hills)by CoriAccording to a study conducted at University of California, Los Angeles, “Southern California’s current water consumption cannot be sustained.” Due to the continued drought, California has been increasing its policy measures to reduce water consumption. The two most recent Los Angeles Department of Water and Power measures to prevent the overuse of water include: “Cash […]
Study recommends water rate increase for Carlsbad
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Coast News Groupby Steve PuterskiA recent study is recommending a water rate increase for users within the Carlsbad Municipal Water District. The cost of service study is requesting the CMWD fall in line with industry standards for its revenue, which consists of 30 percent from fixed rate funds and 70 percent of rate per unit of water used. Currently, […]