/in San Diego County/by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Joshua Emerson Smith Quoted: Mark Weston and Dana Friehauf
As California relaxes its emergency drought regulations across the state, business owners and residents in San Diego County have continued to conserve notable amounts of water during summer months — when reductions in outdoor irrigation provide a chance for significant savings. Regional water suppliers used an average 23 percent less water in June compared to […]
/in San Diego County/by Mike Lee /KOGO-IHeart Radio(San Diego)by Jack Cronin Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority
Even though mandatory water restrictions from the state of California have been lifted, the County Water Authority is still urging residents to conserve. The rations will be evaluated again in January, so a free program is being offered that will check plumbing, appliances, irrigation and landscaping to make sure water is being used appropriately.
Responding to an increased statewide water supply, San Juan Capistrano is easing its state-mandated restrictions on water use while keeping conservation rules and guidelines in place. The City Council voted unanimously at its July 19 meeting to maintain a Level 2 water alert while reducing a requirement that had mandated residents to cut their water […]
Wildfires are nothing new in Southern California, but as the record-breaking drought stretches into its fifth year, conditions in the southern part of the state are ripe for severe wildfires. “In the normal season, it’s (wildfires) still threatening. Put in five years of drought and it’s exponentially threatening,” said Cal Fire Capt. Lucas Spelman. Though Southern California […]
San Diego Region Still Saving Water as Rules Loosen
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Joshua Emerson Smith Quoted: Mark Weston and Dana FriehaufAs California relaxes its emergency drought regulations across the state, business owners and residents in San Diego County have continued to conserve notable amounts of water during summer months — when reductions in outdoor irrigation provide a chance for significant savings. Regional water suppliers used an average 23 percent less water in June compared to […]
County Water Authority Still Asking Residents To Save
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /KOGO-IHeart Radio(San Diego)by Jack Cronin Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityEven though mandatory water restrictions from the state of California have been lifted, the County Water Authority is still urging residents to conserve. The rations will be evaluated again in January, so a free program is being offered that will check plumbing, appliances, irrigation and landscaping to make sure water is being used appropriately.
Water rules remain, while San Juan eases restrictions
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Orange Couney Registerby FRED SWEGLESResponding to an increased statewide water supply, San Juan Capistrano is easing its state-mandated restrictions on water use while keeping conservation rules and guidelines in place. The City Council voted unanimously at its July 19 meeting to maintain a Level 2 water alert while reducing a requirement that had mandated residents to cut their water […]
California wildfire season at ‘extreme point’ with months to go
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Desert Sun (Palm Springs)by Gabby FerreiraWildfires are nothing new in Southern California, but as the record-breaking drought stretches into its fifth year, conditions in the southern part of the state are ripe for severe wildfires. “In the normal season, it’s (wildfires) still threatening. Put in five years of drought and it’s exponentially threatening,” said Cal Fire Capt. Lucas Spelman. Though Southern California […]