It’s crunch time for negotiators from California and six other Western states trying to strike a deal before Feb. 14 on how to share the dwindling Colorado River. But four days of talks in a Salt Lake City conference room earlier this month did not appear to have sparked a breakthrough. “We got tired of […]
Because leaders across this drought-afflicted region all embraced the same innovative idea a decade ago, three separate sewage recycling systems will soon come online in Oceanside, East County and San Diego. While drought was the main motivator for spending millions to purify sewage into drinking water, local leaders were also spurred by increasing costs for […]
Temporary Agricultural Water Restrictions During San Diego Aqueduct Shutdown January 24 through February 3. Valley Center Municipal Water District directly contacted affected customers. If you were not directly contacted, you are likely not affected.
Poway residents will be paying more for water after the City Council’s Jan. 20 approval of a 9.9% rate increase this year, with another 4% hike each year for the next four years. Additionally, the cost of recycled water is increasing by 23% this year and wastewater costs are scheduled to rise by 3% each […]
As Deadline Approaches, Colorado River Stewards Debate How to Share Water
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Sierra Stewart /Times of San Diegoby Scott FranzIt’s crunch time for negotiators from California and six other Western states trying to strike a deal before Feb. 14 on how to share the dwindling Colorado River. But four days of talks in a Salt Lake City conference room earlier this month did not appear to have sparked a breakthrough. “We got tired of […]
The Region’s Three Sewage Recycling Systems, Prompted by Drought, Will Soon Go Online
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Sierra Stewart /San Diego Union-Tribuneby David GarrickBecause leaders across this drought-afflicted region all embraced the same innovative idea a decade ago, three separate sewage recycling systems will soon come online in Oceanside, East County and San Diego. While drought was the main motivator for spending millions to purify sewage into drinking water, local leaders were also spurred by increasing costs for […]
Valley Center Municipal Water District Water Shutdown Does Not Affect Residential Use
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Sierra Stewart /Valley RoadRunnerTemporary Agricultural Water Restrictions During San Diego Aqueduct Shutdown January 24 through February 3. Valley Center Municipal Water District directly contacted affected customers. If you were not directly contacted, you are likely not affected.
Poway Approves Water Rate Hikes Totaling Almost 26% Over the Next Five Years
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Sierra Stewart /San Diego Union-Tribuneby Julie Gallant Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityPoway residents will be paying more for water after the City Council’s Jan. 20 approval of a 9.9% rate increase this year, with another 4% hike each year for the next four years. Additionally, the cost of recycled water is increasing by 23% this year and wastewater costs are scheduled to rise by 3% each […]