/in San Diego County/by Mike Lee /Valley Road Runnerby David Ross Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority
In the midst of what may be the wettest year on record in California, the San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA) last week January 26 declared an end to drought conditions in the region. Question is, will the State of California go along? Or does the State prefer to maintain a permanent “state of emergency”? […]
The South Coast Water District may have room for a larger well system for its proposed desalination facility in Dana Point, meaning that more potable water could be produced for customers. At a meeting last week, consultant Mark Donovan, a senior engineer with GHD, Inc., told South Coast’s board that an ancient river channel topped […]
Todd Barneck crouches near a trickle of storm water deep within the bones of the concrete Los Angeles River and gently lays in a thermometer. “That’s 16 degrees C, or about 60 degrees Fahrenheit,” he announces to the group. Wearing a knit cap and cargo pants, he moves from task to task, scooping water samples […]
Public schools can order free testing to determine lead levels in drinking water under a new state program announced Monday. The testing program is in response to new requirements that all community water systems test public school drinking water upon request by school officials. “Students should have access to clean drinking water at all times,” State […]
County Water Authority Declares End Of Drought But Will State Go Along?
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Valley Road Runnerby David Ross Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityIn the midst of what may be the wettest year on record in California, the San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA) last week January 26 declared an end to drought conditions in the region. Question is, will the State of California go along? Or does the State prefer to maintain a permanent “state of emergency”? […]
‘Paleo Channel’ Finding Could Mean More Water From Dana Point Desalination Plant
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Timesby Bryce AldertonThe South Coast Water District may have room for a larger well system for its proposed desalination facility in Dana Point, meaning that more potable water could be produced for customers. At a meeting last week, consultant Mark Donovan, a senior engineer with GHD, Inc., told South Coast’s board that an ancient river channel topped […]
These Citizen Scientists Are Hoping What They Find In The LA River Can Help Them Save It
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /San Gabriel Valley Tribuneby Steve ScauzilloTodd Barneck crouches near a trickle of storm water deep within the bones of the concrete Los Angeles River and gently lays in a thermometer. “That’s 16 degrees C, or about 60 degrees Fahrenheit,” he announces to the group. Wearing a knit cap and cargo pants, he moves from task to task, scooping water samples […]
State Offers Free Testing For Lead In Drinking Water At Schools
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-TribunePublic schools can order free testing to determine lead levels in drinking water under a new state program announced Monday. The testing program is in response to new requirements that all community water systems test public school drinking water upon request by school officials. “Students should have access to clean drinking water at all times,” State […]