San Diego County residents are turning to rain barrels to make the most of Tuesday’s rainfall, with environmental advocates saying even small amounts of precipitation can provide months of garden irrigation. A 50-gallon rain barrel can capture significant amounts of water during San Diego’s infrequent rain events, according to Jessica Toth, executive director of the Solana […]
Southeastern San Diego County residents can expect even pricier water bills due to higher sewer rates that their water agency approved earlier this month. Otay Water District board members unanimously approved gradually increasing sewer rates over a five-year period. Next year’s hike takes effect in January and will raise the cost of sewer service by […]
San Diego is stepping up its efforts to tackle billions in overdue infrastructure projects by shifting to a model where contractors help design projects, instead of just building ones already designed by city engineers. Officials expect the new model, which the City Council approved last week, to reduce cost overruns, improve quality, boost transparency and […]
Rain Barrels Help San Diego County Residents Capture Stormwater
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Sierra Stewart /ABC 10 San Diegoby Yasmeen LudySan Diego County residents are turning to rain barrels to make the most of Tuesday’s rainfall, with environmental advocates saying even small amounts of precipitation can provide months of garden irrigation. A 50-gallon rain barrel can capture significant amounts of water during San Diego’s infrequent rain events, according to Jessica Toth, executive director of the Solana […]
Here’s How Much Your Otay Water Bill Is Going up Next Year
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Jordan Beane /inewsourceby Rami AlarianSoutheastern San Diego County residents can expect even pricier water bills due to higher sewer rates that their water agency approved earlier this month. Otay Water District board members unanimously approved gradually increasing sewer rates over a five-year period. Next year’s hike takes effect in January and will raise the cost of sewer service by […]
Rain Is Welcome in San Diego County, but, Often, the Runoff Is Not
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Jordan Beane /NBC 7by Brooke MartellThe runoff carries trash and contaminants into our local waterways and ocean, reports NBC 7’s Brooke Martell.
San Diego Thinks It’s Found a Way to Fix Its Crumbling Infrastructure Faster
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County, Uncategorized /by Jordan Beane /San Diego Union-Tribuneby David GarrickSan Diego is stepping up its efforts to tackle billions in overdue infrastructure projects by shifting to a model where contractors help design projects, instead of just building ones already designed by city engineers. Officials expect the new model, which the City Council approved last week, to reduce cost overruns, improve quality, boost transparency and […]