It’s a good deal if you can get it: Some North County water customers are paying less for their water than it’s worth. The Vallecitos Water District – which provides water to 97,000 people in and around San Marcos – has kept rates so low it’s now selling water at a loss. The shenanigans within […]
San Diego County’s reliance on imported water is among the highest in California. Despite previous and planned local investments in desalination and recycling, most of this region’s water will continue to come from distant watersheds for decades to come as far as any water planner today can see. In fact, by 2040 the San Diego […]
San Diego’s landmark water recycling system took several key steps forward this week when the City Council approved an accelerated timeline and a comprehensive environmental analysis. The council also approved $52 million in projects to kick start the program, and endorsed plans to use methane from the Miramar landfill as a power source for water […]
A storm system from the north is expected to make its way through Southern California Thursday night and into Friday morning, bringing with it rain and the potential for flash floods and mudslides. A flash flood watch has been issued for most of Southern California until noon on Friday. Los Angeles and Orange counties will […]
Some North County Customers Pay Less for Water Than It’s Worth
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Voice of San Diegoby Ry RivardIt’s a good deal if you can get it: Some North County water customers are paying less for their water than it’s worth. The Vallecitos Water District – which provides water to 97,000 people in and around San Marcos – has kept rates so low it’s now selling water at a loss. The shenanigans within […]
OPINION: Unity Needed For Statewide Water Solutions
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Mark Cowin Quoted: Mark MuirSan Diego County’s reliance on imported water is among the highest in California. Despite previous and planned local investments in desalination and recycling, most of this region’s water will continue to come from distant watersheds for decades to come as far as any water planner today can see. In fact, by 2040 the San Diego […]
San Diego accelerates new water supply
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby David GarrickDavid GarrickSan Diego’s landmark water recycling system took several key steps forward this week when the City Council approved an accelerated timeline and a comprehensive environmental analysis. The council also approved $52 million in projects to kick start the program, and endorsed plans to use methane from the Miramar landfill as a power source for water […]
Rain expected to hit SoCal Thursday evening
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /KABC-TVA storm system from the north is expected to make its way through Southern California Thursday night and into Friday morning, bringing with it rain and the potential for flash floods and mudslides. A flash flood watch has been issued for most of Southern California until noon on Friday. Los Angeles and Orange counties will […]