After a prolonged period of legal strife, the San Diego County Water Authority and the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California have called a truce, ending a 15-year dispute over water rates and pricing. This settlement is a significant step towards cooperation in managing Southern California’s water resources, which impact nearly 19 million residents.
The San Diego City Council unanimously approved the Residential Tenant Utility Charges Ordinance on Monday, aimed at preventing landlords from overcharging tenants for essential city-provided utility services. The new measure, spearheaded by Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera, covers water, wastewater and waste management services.
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and the San Diego County Water Authority June 2 announced the settlement of a 15-year legal dispute over rates and the price term of an exchange agreement between the agencies. At a news conference in San Diego, leaders from two of the state’s largest water agencies hailed the […]
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 […]
San Diego County Water Authority and Metropolitan Water District End 15-Year Dispute With Settlement Agreement
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by dguillen /Hoodlineby Ben J. AcostasAfter a prolonged period of legal strife, the San Diego County Water Authority and the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California have called a truce, ending a 15-year dispute over water rates and pricing. This settlement is a significant step towards cooperation in managing Southern California’s water resources, which impact nearly 19 million residents.
San Diego City Council Approves Ordinance to Protect Tenants from Utility Overcharges
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Milla Kuiper /MSNby Molly SheetsThe San Diego City Council unanimously approved the Residential Tenant Utility Charges Ordinance on Monday, aimed at preventing landlords from overcharging tenants for essential city-provided utility services. The new measure, spearheaded by Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera, covers water, wastewater and waste management services.
End to Longtime Water Agency Feud Will Benefit VC Ratepayers
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Milla Kuiper /Valley Roadrunnerby newsdesk Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthorityThe Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and the San Diego County Water Authority June 2 announced the settlement of a 15-year legal dispute over rates and the price term of an exchange agreement between the agencies. At a news conference in San Diego, leaders from two of the state’s largest water agencies hailed the […]
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 […]