/in San Diego County/by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribune by By Bradley J. Fikes Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority
This is the time of year when water utilities set their rates, which almost inevitably go up. But this year, the rate hikes are likely to be higher than usual, as water utilities cope with the unexpected impact of mandatory conservation on their budgets. On April 12, Metropolitan’s board of directors is scheduled to vote […]
Crews briefly turned off the water supply for a line serving all of 4S Ranch to help rescue a worker who somehow got his arm and hand stuck inside the valve of a 48-inch water line. The Metropolitan Water District worker had his arm stuck in the water release pipe for nearly two hours while crews […]
Over the past several months, the San Diego County Water Authority joined with its member agencies and local civic and business groups to advocate for state policies that reflected local water supply investments and conditions. The proposed modifications were designed to achieve important statewide water management goals in a more equitable and sustainable manner, allow […]
Water Agency Finances Hit by Mandatory Conservation
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribune by By Bradley J. Fikes Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityThis is the time of year when water utilities set their rates, which almost inevitably go up. But this year, the rate hikes are likely to be higher than usual, as water utilities cope with the unexpected impact of mandatory conservation on their budgets. On April 12, Metropolitan’s board of directors is scheduled to vote […]
VIDEO: Crews free man after getting arm stuck in water pipe
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /CBS 8 (San Diego)Crews free man after getting arm stuck in water pipe.
Crews Free Water District Worker With Hand, Arm Stuck in Line: SDFD
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /NBC 7 (San Diego) by By Samantha TatroCrews briefly turned off the water supply for a line serving all of 4S Ranch to help rescue a worker who somehow got his arm and hand stuck inside the valve of a 48-inch water line. The Metropolitan Water District worker had his arm stuck in the water release pipe for nearly two hours while crews […]
OPINION: Desalination Plant Lessens Local Impacts of State Emergency Regulation
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Seaside Courier (Encinitas)by By Mark MuirOver the past several months, the San Diego County Water Authority joined with its member agencies and local civic and business groups to advocate for state policies that reflected local water supply investments and conditions. The proposed modifications were designed to achieve important statewide water management goals in a more equitable and sustainable manner, allow […]