Yannick Claerman and his wife Erlinde Cornelis created a found family with the purchase in 2021 of their midcentury-modern home on half an acre in Escondido. The couple, who are from Belgium and moved here about 13 years ago, are now U.S. citizens and have led a pretty eclectic life — one that in no […]
Carlsbad’s Planning Commission has approved 12 condominiums for a Jefferson Street lot occupied by one single-family home, despite concerns about hooking up to the city’s old water pipes made with asbestos. Asbestos, a known carcinogen, was widely used to reinforce concrete water and sewer pipes from the 1930s through the 1970s, including the pipes in […]
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 […]
WaterSmart Makeover: Escondido Couple Living Large in the Yard
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Jordan Beane /San Diego Union-Tribuneby Caron Golden Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityYannick Claerman and his wife Erlinde Cornelis created a found family with the purchase in 2021 of their midcentury-modern home on half an acre in Escondido. The couple, who are from Belgium and moved here about 13 years ago, are now U.S. citizens and have led a pretty eclectic life — one that in no […]
Asbestos in Old Water Pipes Raises Concern for Carlsbad Condo Project
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Jordan Beane /San Diego Union-Tribuneby Phil DiehlCarlsbad’s Planning Commission has approved 12 condominiums for a Jefferson Street lot occupied by one single-family home, despite concerns about hooking up to the city’s old water pipes made with asbestos. Asbestos, a known carcinogen, was widely used to reinforce concrete water and sewer pipes from the 1930s through the 1970s, including the pipes in […]
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 […]