On a 5-3 vote, the San Diego City Council approved a series of water rate increases Tuesday totaling nearly 20% over the next two years, following a public hearing during which San Diegans largely urged the body to reject the hikes.
Financial assistance will be offered to an expanded number of power customers through the Imperial Irrigation District’s Residential Energy Assistance Program, thanks to an action of the IID Board of Directors during its meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 19.
A local water district is proposing an ambitious plan to turn ocean water into drinking water, and while the idea of a “Blue Water Farm” sounds promising, some environmental groups say that ocean desalination should be a last resort and that more can be done to conserve water in affluent communities.
Padre Dam Municipal Water District’s Board of Directors has appointed Ivan Andujar to fill the Board vacancy in Division 4 as the result of the recent passing of August Caires. Andujar was sworn into office and officially seated on the Board of Directors immediately following the Board appointment at the September 6, 2023 Board meeting. […]
City Council OKs Water Rate Increases Totaling Nearly 20% Over Two Years
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Andrea Mora /Times of San Diego by Elizabeth IrelandOn a 5-3 vote, the San Diego City Council approved a series of water rate increases Tuesday totaling nearly 20% over the next two years, following a public hearing during which San Diegans largely urged the body to reject the hikes.
IID Board Expands Power Bill Financial Assistance
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Andrea Mora /Holtville TribuneFinancial assistance will be offered to an expanded number of power customers through the Imperial Irrigation District’s Residential Energy Assistance Program, thanks to an action of the IID Board of Directors during its meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 19.
Local Water District Floats Plan to Turn Ocean Water Into Drinking Water
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Andrea Mora /KTLA 5by Pedro Rivera & Josh DuBoseA local water district is proposing an ambitious plan to turn ocean water into drinking water, and while the idea of a “Blue Water Farm” sounds promising, some environmental groups say that ocean desalination should be a last resort and that more can be done to conserve water in affluent communities.
Padre Dam Board Appoints New Board Member to Division 4
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News NetworkPadre Dam Municipal Water District’s Board of Directors has appointed Ivan Andujar to fill the Board vacancy in Division 4 as the result of the recent passing of August Caires. Andujar was sworn into office and officially seated on the Board of Directors immediately following the Board appointment at the September 6, 2023 Board meeting. […]