Facing its largest seasonal algal bloom in 20 years, the Sweetwater Authority may need to buy water to address the problem. At its May 28 board meeting, the South Bay agency agreed to increase its budget for the year in case it must purchase more water to dilute the water supply. The agency says doing so […]
Slowly but surely the San Diego County Water Authority has scaled back on next year’s proposed water rate increase. Officials initially proposed an 18 percent increase, then lowered their proposal to 12 percent. On Tuesday, they came down on the rate hike again, suggesting to the San Diego City Council an increase of 10.4 percent. […]
San Diego County’s cash-strapped water authority is considering a plan that could remove a discount it gives to local farmers — something farmers claim could put them out of business. The authority gives a roughly 25% discount to about 1,000 farmers, who grow everything from flowers to avocados. Critics say removing the discount is shortsighted […]
In late 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis produced some eye-catching numbers about our region. It found our gross domestic product (GDP) had reached roughly $262 billion. That’s bigger than 25 U.S. states and countries like Greece, Hungary and Morocco. It’s proof the path San Diego has been on over the last 30 years […]
Facing an Algae Bloom, Sweetwater Authority May Need More Water
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Milla Kuiper /Times of San Diegoby Philip SalataFacing its largest seasonal algal bloom in 20 years, the Sweetwater Authority may need to buy water to address the problem. At its May 28 board meeting, the South Bay agency agreed to increase its budget for the year in case it must purchase more water to dilute the water supply. The agency says doing so […]
Water Authority Floats Lower Rate Hike — Council Says Not Good Enough
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Milla Kuiper /Voice of San Diegoby Tessa Balc Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthoritySlowly but surely the San Diego County Water Authority has scaled back on next year’s proposed water rate increase. Officials initially proposed an 18 percent increase, then lowered their proposal to 12 percent. On Tuesday, they came down on the rate hike again, suggesting to the San Diego City Council an increase of 10.4 percent. […]
Should a Discounted Water Rate for San Diego Farmers Go Away?
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Milla Kuiper /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Phillip Molnar Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthoritySan Diego County’s cash-strapped water authority is considering a plan that could remove a discount it gives to local farmers — something farmers claim could put them out of business. The authority gives a roughly 25% discount to about 1,000 farmers, who grow everything from flowers to avocados. Critics say removing the discount is shortsighted […]
The Water Authority Built San Diego’s Economy. Support It; Don’t Tear It Down
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County, Uncategorized /by Milla Kuiper /Voice of San Diegoby Past Chairs of the Chamber of Commerce Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityIn late 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis produced some eye-catching numbers about our region. It found our gross domestic product (GDP) had reached roughly $262 billion. That’s bigger than 25 U.S. states and countries like Greece, Hungary and Morocco. It’s proof the path San Diego has been on over the last 30 years […]