San Diego’s recycled water project is facing roadblocks at a crucial time, partly thanks to an unusual problem: the city is running short on sewage. San Diego is aiming to make reused sewer water drinkable and widespread within a matter of years. The project is branded Pure Water. The city operates an outdated sewage treatment […]
/in San Diego County/by Mike Lee /The Fallbrook/Bonsall Village News Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority
On Election Day, November 8, area voters will determine the following: Which candidates will take possession of the contested open seats (Division 1 and Division 4) on the Fallbrook Public Utilities District board. Which candidates will seize the contested open seats (Division 2 and Division 5) on the Rainbow Municipal Water District board. Which candidates […]
More financial assistance is needed from the state to boost water recycling and further other water conservation projects in Los Angeles, city Controller Ron Galperin said Friday in a letter penned with Mayor Eric Garcetti. The state’s $15 million cap on each city for the state water board’s Recycled Water Funding Program has limited the […]
After five years of withering drought, government forecasters say California is once again headed for a warm and dry winter, especially in Southern California. The National Weather Service issued its winter outlook Thursday and predicted that La Niña conditions in the Pacific will affect the U.S. in a number of ways. Specifically, the U.S. will likely experience warmer and drier conditions than normal […]
Smaller County Cities Could Muddy San Diego’s Plan For Pure Water
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Voice of San Diegoby Ry RivardSan Diego’s recycled water project is facing roadblocks at a crucial time, partly thanks to an unusual problem: the city is running short on sewage. San Diego is aiming to make reused sewer water drinkable and widespread within a matter of years. The project is branded Pure Water. The city operates an outdated sewage treatment […]
A Word From The Local Candidates As Election Day Nears
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Fallbrook/Bonsall Village News Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityOn Election Day, November 8, area voters will determine the following: Which candidates will take possession of the contested open seats (Division 1 and Division 4) on the Fallbrook Public Utilities District board. Which candidates will seize the contested open seats (Division 2 and Division 5) on the Rainbow Municipal Water District board. Which candidates […]
Send More Money For Water Recycling, LA Mayor Begs State
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /MyNewsLA.com (Los Angeles)by Ken StoneMore financial assistance is needed from the state to boost water recycling and further other water conservation projects in Los Angeles, city Controller Ron Galperin said Friday in a letter penned with Mayor Eric Garcetti. The state’s $15 million cap on each city for the state water board’s Recycled Water Funding Program has limited the […]
Drought’s Grip On Southern California To Tighten With La Niña, Forecasters Say
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Timesby Associated PressAfter five years of withering drought, government forecasters say California is once again headed for a warm and dry winter, especially in Southern California. The National Weather Service issued its winter outlook Thursday and predicted that La Niña conditions in the Pacific will affect the U.S. in a number of ways. Specifically, the U.S. will likely experience warmer and drier conditions than normal […]