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 […]
New 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 to $1.75 […]
A 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, […]
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 […]
Incentives Offered To Homeowners Who Replace Lawns
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /CBS8 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 to $1.75 […]
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, […]