A North Pacific storm that’s drawing moisture from the subtropics could drop 1.5 inches to 3 inches of rain at the coast and 3 inches or more inland Friday and Saturday across San Diego County, largely bringing fire season to an end, the National Weather Service said. The system could also produce lightning in many […]
There’s a debate over whether the city of San Diego should or could build a smaller sewage-to-drinking water recycling project than originally planned. If fully built out, the project costs would top $5 billion. And the City Council is desperate to save ratepayers money. But the city probably can’t build a smaller Pure Water project, even though some want […]
City of San Diego officials may be rethinking Phase 2 of its Pure Water project, as the $1.5 billion Phase 1 nears completion. Phase 1 will recycle 30 million gallons of sewage per day. It’s one of the largest infrastructure projects ever undertaken in the region. But elected officials are debating what the second phase might entail.
Every month, a group meets to debate what should be done with our toilet water. Right, now they’re arguing about the fact that there might not be enough for everybody to reuse. Three years ago, I wrote about how the city of San Diego was at war with a bloc of Eastern County cities over the region’s […]
Cold Pacific Storm Might Bring Several Inches of Rain to Some Parts of San Diego County
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Sierra Stewart /San Diego Union-Tribuneby Gary RobbinsA North Pacific storm that’s drawing moisture from the subtropics could drop 1.5 inches to 3 inches of rain at the coast and 3 inches or more inland Friday and Saturday across San Diego County, largely bringing fire season to an end, the National Weather Service said. The system could also produce lightning in many […]
Environmentalists Say They’re Cool With East County Taking Cred for Pure Water’s Production
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Sierra Stewart /Voice of San Diegoby MacKenzie ElmerThere’s a debate over whether the city of San Diego should or could build a smaller sewage-to-drinking water recycling project than originally planned. If fully built out, the project costs would top $5 billion. And the City Council is desperate to save ratepayers money. But the city probably can’t build a smaller Pure Water project, even though some want […]
Why It Matters: San Diego May Rethink Water Recycling Program
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Sierra Stewart /KPBS 65by Scott LewisCity of San Diego officials may be rethinking Phase 2 of its Pure Water project, as the $1.5 billion Phase 1 nears completion. Phase 1 will recycle 30 million gallons of sewage per day. It’s one of the largest infrastructure projects ever undertaken in the region. But elected officials are debating what the second phase might entail.
Environment Report: Is There Enough Sewage to Go Around in San Diego?
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Sierra Stewart /Voice of San Diegoby MacKenzie ElmerEvery month, a group meets to debate what should be done with our toilet water. Right, now they’re arguing about the fact that there might not be enough for everybody to reuse. Three years ago, I wrote about how the city of San Diego was at war with a bloc of Eastern County cities over the region’s […]