Mandatory water restrictions are being lifted for nearly 7 million people across Southern California following winter storms that have boosted reservoirs and eased the severe shortage that emerged during the state’s driest three-year period on record. Citing improvements in available supplies, the board of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California has decided to end […]
The Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s 4S Ranch Water Reclamation Facility was named 2022 Plant of the Year by the California Water Environment Association. At its March 15 meeting, the Olivenhain Municipal Water District Board of Directors accepted the award as the CWEA San Diego section’s 2022 Plant of the Year. The Plant of the Year award acknowledges OMWD’s […]
Record rainfall was reported across San Diego County on Wednesday, with numerous roads closed by flooding. Oceanside Harbor received a record 4.21 inches, Vista 2.24 inches, Alpine 1.80 inches, Ramona 1.73 inches and Campo 1.17 inches.
The rain brought into Santa Barbara County by an atmospheric river Tuesday turned out to be less that forecast, but it still totaled between about 1.4 and 2 inches in most areas, although there were some notable exceptions. Damage was also less as a result, with only minor localized mud flows, flooded streets and a […]
Water Restrictions Lifted for Millions in SoCal, but Region Still Urged to Conserve
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Timesby Ian JamesMandatory water restrictions are being lifted for nearly 7 million people across Southern California following winter storms that have boosted reservoirs and eased the severe shortage that emerged during the state’s driest three-year period on record. Citing improvements in available supplies, the board of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California has decided to end […]
4S Ranch Water Reclamation Facility Honored as California’s Plant of the Year
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News NetworkThe Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s 4S Ranch Water Reclamation Facility was named 2022 Plant of the Year by the California Water Environment Association. At its March 15 meeting, the Olivenhain Municipal Water District Board of Directors accepted the award as the CWEA San Diego section’s 2022 Plant of the Year. The Plant of the Year award acknowledges OMWD’s […]
Rainfall Breaks Records Across San Diego County, With Flooding Closing Roads
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Times of San Diegoby Chris JenneweinRecord rainfall was reported across San Diego County on Wednesday, with numerous roads closed by flooding. Oceanside Harbor received a record 4.21 inches, Vista 2.24 inches, Alpine 1.80 inches, Ramona 1.73 inches and Campo 1.17 inches.
Santa Barbara County Rainfall More Than 200% of Average to Date
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Lompoc Recordby Mike HodgsonThe rain brought into Santa Barbara County by an atmospheric river Tuesday turned out to be less that forecast, but it still totaled between about 1.4 and 2 inches in most areas, although there were some notable exceptions. Damage was also less as a result, with only minor localized mud flows, flooded streets and a […]