Every month, a group meets to debate what should be done with our toilet water. Right, now they’re arguing about the fact that there might not be enough for everybody to reuse. Three years ago, I wrote about how the city of San Diego was at war with a bloc of Eastern County cities over the region’s […]
A quick-moving atmospheric river, capable of bringing heavy downpours and mountain snow, is expected to drench San Diego County by late Thursday, and it could offer some early clues about the water year. California’s water year runs from Oct. 1 through Sept. 30. January and February are typically the wettest months. So far this season, […]
After two fraught years of negotiations amid dire projections for the Colorado River’s reservoirs, California and six other states that rely on the river’s water have yet again failed to reach a deal — despite a federal deadline. “While more work needs to be done, collective progress has been made that warrants continued efforts to define and […]
Water and sewer rate increases proposed in October to take effect in 2026 for Oceanside residents and businesses were cut in half Wednesday by the Oceanside City Council, but only for a year. Water department employees initially asked for increases of 6% for water and 4% for sewer in 2026 and again in 2027, but […]
Environment Report: Is There Enough Sewage to Go Around in San Diego?
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Sierra Stewart /Voice of San Diegoby MacKenzie ElmerEvery month, a group meets to debate what should be done with our toilet water. Right, now they’re arguing about the fact that there might not be enough for everybody to reuse. Three years ago, I wrote about how the city of San Diego was at war with a bloc of Eastern County cities over the region’s […]
Atmospheric River Headed to San Diego County and What It Means for the Water Year
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Sierra Stewart /KPBS.orgby Tammy MurgaA quick-moving atmospheric river, capable of bringing heavy downpours and mountain snow, is expected to drench San Diego County by late Thursday, and it could offer some early clues about the water year. California’s water year runs from Oct. 1 through Sept. 30. January and February are typically the wettest months. So far this season, […]
No Deal on the Colorado River Despite Trump Administration Deadline
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Sierra Stewart /Cal Mattersby Rachel BeckerAfter two fraught years of negotiations amid dire projections for the Colorado River’s reservoirs, California and six other states that rely on the river’s water have yet again failed to reach a deal — despite a federal deadline. “While more work needs to be done, collective progress has been made that warrants continued efforts to define and […]
Water, Sewer Rate Hikes Dialed Back for Oceanside
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Sierra Stewart /San Diego Union-Tribuneby Phil DiehlWater and sewer rate increases proposed in October to take effect in 2026 for Oceanside residents and businesses were cut in half Wednesday by the Oceanside City Council, but only for a year. Water department employees initially asked for increases of 6% for water and 4% for sewer in 2026 and again in 2027, but […]