The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today a $30 million loan to the city of Carlsbad to expand its water recycling facility. The 1 percent federal loan will be coupled with $7 million from other funding sources to pay for the project, which will nearly double the plant’s capacity to generate water for non-potable […]
Environmental Protection Agency officials were in Carlsbad on Wednesday to announce more than $182 million in federal funding that will be funneled to drinking water and wastewater infrastructure improvements throughout California. EPA Regional Administrator Jared Blumenfeld made the announcement at the Carlsbad Water Recycling Facility, which has received about $37 million in low-interest loans […]
The idea of turning waste water into drinking water is gaining momentum among government bodies in Southern California and across the nation, but regulators question how and when the concept will become palatable to the widespread public. Local, state and federal officials discussed the environmental, health and financial impact of the sometimes derisively called […]
Despite a recent stretch of warm weather in San Diego, climate experts say there is still a good chance for more strong El Niño storms for the next 2-3 months. Experts from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego, the Desert Research Institute and UC Santa Barbara delivered the “California Winter Status […]
Carlsbad Scores $30 Million for Water Recycling From EPA
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Carlsbad Patchby By Susan C. SchenaThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today a $30 million loan to the city of Carlsbad to expand its water recycling facility. The 1 percent federal loan will be coupled with $7 million from other funding sources to pay for the project, which will nearly double the plant’s capacity to generate water for non-potable […]
EPA Announces $182M for California Water Projects
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /San Diego Union-Tribuneby By Phil DiehlEnvironmental Protection Agency officials were in Carlsbad on Wednesday to announce more than $182 million in federal funding that will be funneled to drinking water and wastewater infrastructure improvements throughout California. EPA Regional Administrator Jared Blumenfeld made the announcement at the Carlsbad Water Recycling Facility, which has received about $37 million in low-interest loans […]
Officials Talk Toilet-to-Tap Water Recycling at Long Beach Conference
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Press-Telegram (Long Beach)by By Josh DulaneyThe idea of turning waste water into drinking water is gaining momentum among government bodies in Southern California and across the nation, but regulators question how and when the concept will become palatable to the widespread public. Local, state and federal officials discussed the environmental, health and financial impact of the sometimes derisively called […]
El Niño Still Strong despite Warmer Temperatures
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /10News (San Diego)by By Robert SantosDespite a recent stretch of warm weather in San Diego, climate experts say there is still a good chance for more strong El Niño storms for the next 2-3 months. Experts from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego, the Desert Research Institute and UC Santa Barbara delivered the “California Winter Status […]