For more than a decade Imperial Beach has been contaminated with bacteria flowing in from Mexico. “I don’t feel safe letting my kids go into the water because it’s all polluted, and it’s sad,” said Carla Diaz, a former Imperial Beach resident.
Orange County is home to the world’s largest water purification system for indirect potable reuse—and it’s only getting bigger. The Groundwater Replenishment System, a joint project between Orange County Water District and Orange County Sanitation District, just finished its final expansion. We spoke to OCWD General Manager Mike Markus and the group’s recent president, Steve […]
Cross-border infrastructure and environmental conservation topped the itinerary during U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar’s visit to the Imperial and Mexicali valleys on Friday, Feb. 3. Salazar started his visit with a tour of the Calexico West and Mexicali I ports of entry with Baja California Governor Marina del Pilar Avila, according to a U.S. […]
As Shawntrel McCoy closes out his 20 years in the U.S. Marine Corps, he’ll be spending his last six months pursuing his passion for environmental science in the SkillBridge Program at the San Diego County Water Authority. The program is helping military veterans transition to career-track training opportunities, including work in the water and wastewater […]
New Mayor, New Funding to Deal With Water Pollution at Imperial Beach
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /ABC 10 News San Diegoby Perla ShaheenFor more than a decade Imperial Beach has been contaminated with bacteria flowing in from Mexico. “I don’t feel safe letting my kids go into the water because it’s all polluted, and it’s sad,” said Carla Diaz, a former Imperial Beach resident.
A World-Class System: O.C.’s Groundwater Replenishment System
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Orange Coast MagazineOrange County is home to the world’s largest water purification system for indirect potable reuse—and it’s only getting bigger. The Groundwater Replenishment System, a joint project between Orange County Water District and Orange County Sanitation District, just finished its final expansion. We spoke to OCWD General Manager Mike Markus and the group’s recent president, Steve […]
Ambassador Salazar Visits Imperial, Mexicali Valleys
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Calexico ChronicleCross-border infrastructure and environmental conservation topped the itinerary during U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar’s visit to the Imperial and Mexicali valleys on Friday, Feb. 3. Salazar started his visit with a tour of the Calexico West and Mexicali I ports of entry with Baja California Governor Marina del Pilar Avila, according to a U.S. […]
Marine Corps Veteran Shawntrel McCoy Finds His Perfect Fit in the SkillBridge Program
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News Network Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthorityAs Shawntrel McCoy closes out his 20 years in the U.S. Marine Corps, he’ll be spending his last six months pursuing his passion for environmental science in the SkillBridge Program at the San Diego County Water Authority. The program is helping military veterans transition to career-track training opportunities, including work in the water and wastewater […]