San Diego County received one of the heaviest soakings of the winter Wednesday from a storm that dropped 2 to 3 inches of rain at the coast and 5-plus inches in the mountains — precipitation that caused a large sinkhole on state Route 78 and numerous traffic accidents. Caltrans said commuters began to report the […]
The San Diego County Water Authority has asked for public input over the next two months as it drafts a new two-year budget and sets rates to cover the cost of water-reliability projects that keep San Diego immune from drought. Agency staff has recommended a $1.85 billion budget for the two-year period beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June […]
As yet another atmospheric river descends on Southern California this week, Santa Monica is prepared. Since November, the city has been using a first-of-its-kind water recycling facility to capture rain and store it underground for future use. “Instead of this water flowing into the ocean, we’re taking that back and keeping it locally to replenish […]
As atmospheric rivers continue to pummel the state and reservoirs are filling beyond their historical levels, the Palmdale Water District is rolling back mandated water use restrictions. The Board of Directors on Monday voted to change mandated water conservation measures to voluntary, removing fines and patrols for landscape watering outside the prescribed schedules.
Late-Winter Storm Leaves Behind Flooding, Freeway Sinkhole
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Gary Robbins, Karen Kucher, and Caleb LunettaSan Diego County received one of the heaviest soakings of the winter Wednesday from a storm that dropped 2 to 3 inches of rain at the coast and 5-plus inches in the mountains — precipitation that caused a large sinkhole on state Route 78 and numerous traffic accidents. Caltrans said commuters began to report the […]
Water Authority Seeks Public Input on 2024 Rate Increase and Two-Year Budget
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Times of San Diego by Chris Jennewein Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthorityThe San Diego County Water Authority has asked for public input over the next two months as it drafts a new two-year budget and sets rates to cover the cost of water-reliability projects that keep San Diego immune from drought. Agency staff has recommended a $1.85 billion budget for the two-year period beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June […]
Santa Monica Has Captured Most of Its Rain This Winter
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Spectrum News 1by Susan CarpenterAs yet another atmospheric river descends on Southern California this week, Santa Monica is prepared. Since November, the city has been using a first-of-its-kind water recycling facility to capture rain and store it underground for future use. “Instead of this water flowing into the ocean, we’re taking that back and keeping it locally to replenish […]
Water Use Restrictions Eased
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Antelope Valley Pressby Allison GatlinAs atmospheric rivers continue to pummel the state and reservoirs are filling beyond their historical levels, the Palmdale Water District is rolling back mandated water use restrictions. The Board of Directors on Monday voted to change mandated water conservation measures to voluntary, removing fines and patrols for landscape watering outside the prescribed schedules.