San Diego County / Southern California

The latest news and analysis covering water issues in the San Diego County region and Southern California.

California’s Water Board Eyeing New Water-saving Regulations Statewide

Many Californians could soon be required to cut back on their water use, but some question if it will go far enough. In a marathon eight-hour workshop Wednesday, the state’s Water Resources Control Board gave the public a chance to weigh in on its new strategy to increase water supplies statewide to protect against future drought […]

More Water Bill Woes for San Diego Customers

BS 8 is Working for You to get to the bottom of water billing problems in the City of San Diego. It’s been four months since Mission Hills homeowner Ken Perilli received a notice in the mail that his water bills were being withheld, pending an investigation by the city of San Diego into “abnormal water […]

Wastewater Treatment Facility Will Provide 30% of The Drinkable Water in East County

In the near future, recycled wastewater could account for 30% of the drinkable water in the East county. The water would go through several purification steps at a new facility being built in Santee.

Turning Wastewater Into Tap Water for East County Residents

Construction on the new East County Advanced Water Purification facility is well underway. When completed, it will turn 15 million gallons of wastewater into purified water for people in Lakeside, Santee, El Cajon and the surrounding areas.