The North San Diego Water Reuse Coalition issued a response Tuesday to the San Diego County Grand Jury’s May 31 report that commended the coalition for its voluntary collaboration in helping solve San Diego County’s drinking water supply problems with its regional recycled water project.
/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 […]
North San Diego Water Reuse Coalition Responds to San Diego County Grand Jury Report
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Encinitas Patchby Maggie AvantsThe North San Diego Water Reuse Coalition issued a response Tuesday to the San Diego County Grand Jury’s May 31 report that commended the coalition for its voluntary collaboration in helping solve San Diego County’s drinking water supply problems with its regional recycled water project.
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 […]