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 […]
Power structure: If a Los Angeles city councilman gets his way, the governance structure of the Department of Water and Power could be in for a major change. Councilman Felipe Fuentes wants to replace the commission that oversees the utility with a group of paid professionals. The proposal would also take away the mayor […]
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 […]
Water and Power: The Problem with Turf Rebates
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Los Angeles Timesby By Alice WaltonPower structure: If a Los Angeles city councilman gets his way, the governance structure of the Department of Water and Power could be in for a major change. Councilman Felipe Fuentes wants to replace the commission that oversees the utility with a group of paid professionals. The proposal would also take away the mayor […]