After years of dealing with drought conditions, the region’s water supply is in good shape, ready to meet the demand for 2024, according to the San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA). “Last year we were starting Water Year ‘23 in really heavy drought conditions with state mandatory reductions and this year there’s no mandatory water […]
This October marks 20 years since San Diego cut a famous deal that protected it from drought but paved the way for putting a high price on otherwise free water from the Colorado River. The hard-fought deal – called the Quantification Settlement Agreement, or QSA – dramatically lowered how much water California takes each year […]
San Diego County water officials said Monday the region should have plenty of water in the coming year, even though there is lingering concern about water coming from the Colorado River basin. The San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA) said local customers are reaping the benefits from decades of effort to diversify and secure water […]
Water Supply Strong in San Diego Area, County Water Authority Says
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Fox 5 by Jason Sloss Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthorityAfter years of dealing with drought conditions, the region’s water supply is in good shape, ready to meet the demand for 2024, according to the San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA). “Last year we were starting Water Year ‘23 in really heavy drought conditions with state mandatory reductions and this year there’s no mandatory water […]
San Diego Gears Up to Deal Water Across the West
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Voice of San Diegoby MacKenzie Elmer Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthorityThis October marks 20 years since San Diego cut a famous deal that protected it from drought but paved the way for putting a high price on otherwise free water from the Colorado River. The hard-fought deal – called the Quantification Settlement Agreement, or QSA – dramatically lowered how much water California takes each year […]
San Diego County Water Officials Report San Diego Should Have Enough Water in 2024
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /KPBS-FM/TVby Erik Anderson and Jacob Aere Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthoritySan Diego County water officials said Monday the region should have plenty of water in the coming year, even though there is lingering concern about water coming from the Colorado River basin. The San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA) said local customers are reaping the benefits from decades of effort to diversify and secure water […]
San Diego County Water Authority Says Water Supply Good for 2024
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /CBS 8by Chris Gros Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthorityThe San Diego County Water Authority says higher than expected rainfall amounts and an anticipated El Niño are keeping levels high.