/in San Diego County/by Mike Lee /Voice of San Diegoby Ry Rivard Quoted: Mark Weston and Tom Kennedy
The country’s largest desalination plant is in the ground at Carlsbad and its water is in our pipes, but the debate over whether it was a wise or economical investment continues.The ability to turn salty ocean water into drinking water creates a dependable water supply for 3 million people in San Diego County. Even without […]
Warm temperatures, low humidity and withered brush fed a wildfire in the rugged Orange County hills that charred 155 acres Wednesday as crews hustled to stop the spread of the flames. In neighboring Riverside County, firefighters continued to battle the Bogart fire, which grew to more than 2 square miles. The Holy fire started in the early morning just east […]
Since the Carlsbad Desalination Plant went online last December, you have probably noticed the difference in your water bill. Well, that extra cash is going back into paying for the project.This project was in development for 16 years and even though it’s extremely expensive, more agencies are looking to build similar plants up and down […]
Work is well under way on new artificial turf playing fields at Leo Mullen Sports Park in Encinitas, and kids should be able to play on the new surface soon if all goes as planned. Part of the project’s $1 million price tag is being covered by a $171,248 water rebate from the Metropolitan Water […]
The Desalination Plant Is Finished But the Debate Over It Isn’t
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Voice of San Diegoby Ry Rivard Quoted: Mark Weston and Tom KennedyThe country’s largest desalination plant is in the ground at Carlsbad and its water is in our pipes, but the debate over whether it was a wise or economical investment continues.The ability to turn salty ocean water into drinking water creates a dependable water supply for 3 million people in San Diego County. Even without […]
Heat and Withered Brush Feed Wildfires Burning in Riverside, Orange Counties
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Timesby Joseph Serna and Matt HamiltonWarm temperatures, low humidity and withered brush fed a wildfire in the rugged Orange County hills that charred 155 acres Wednesday as crews hustled to stop the spread of the flames. In neighboring Riverside County, firefighters continued to battle the Bogart fire, which grew to more than 2 square miles. The Holy fire started in the early morning just east […]
Desalination Plant Serves 10 Billion Gallons of Water
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The CW6by Carlos Correa Quoted: Jeremy CrutchfieldSince the Carlsbad Desalination Plant went online last December, you have probably noticed the difference in your water bill. Well, that extra cash is going back into paying for the project.This project was in development for 16 years and even though it’s extremely expensive, more agencies are looking to build similar plants up and down […]
Artificial Turf Fields Taking Shape in Encinitas
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Barbara HenryWork is well under way on new artificial turf playing fields at Leo Mullen Sports Park in Encinitas, and kids should be able to play on the new surface soon if all goes as planned. Part of the project’s $1 million price tag is being covered by a $171,248 water rebate from the Metropolitan Water […]