“It’s snowing!” is how Imperial Irrigation District Water Manager Tina Shields began her hydrology report at the March 21 regular meeting. The water manager’s monthly reports have taken a turn to the positive after years of dire Lake Mead elevation readings. Although Central California irrigates with water from different sources other than the Colorado River, […]
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has loaned $170 million intended to reduce financing costs for environmental upgrades at the Claude “Bud” Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant, it was announced Friday. Rep. Mike Levin, D-Dana Point, helped secure the funds, which he said will save ratepayers up to $54 million compared to alternate financing strategies.
The desalination plant in Carlsbad will receive $170 million in federal financing to upgrade its facility and meet environmental requirements, officials announced this week. The low-interest loan is intended to help the plant’s owner, Poseidon Resources, satisfy state regulations for protecting fish and other marine life at the Claude “Bud” Lewis plant. The money, awarded […]
Snow Readings Give Reprieve to Colorado River Shortage
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Desert Reviewby Betty Miller“It’s snowing!” is how Imperial Irrigation District Water Manager Tina Shields began her hydrology report at the March 21 regular meeting. The water manager’s monthly reports have taken a turn to the positive after years of dire Lake Mead elevation readings. Although Central California irrigates with water from different sources other than the Colorado River, […]
EPA Loans $170 Million for Claude “Bud” Lewis Desalination Plant Environmental Upgrades
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Times of San Diegoby Debbie L. Sklar Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthorityThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has loaned $170 million intended to reduce financing costs for environmental upgrades at the Claude “Bud” Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant, it was announced Friday. Rep. Mike Levin, D-Dana Point, helped secure the funds, which he said will save ratepayers up to $54 million compared to alternate financing strategies.
San Diego County’s Desal Facility to get $170M Federal Loan to Help with Costly Overhaul
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Joshua Emerson Smith Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityThe desalination plant in Carlsbad will receive $170 million in federal financing to upgrade its facility and meet environmental requirements, officials announced this week. The low-interest loan is intended to help the plant’s owner, Poseidon Resources, satisfy state regulations for protecting fish and other marine life at the Claude “Bud” Lewis plant. The money, awarded […]
Districts Searching for Lower Water Rates Amid a Potential 14% Hike
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /NBC 7 San Diegoby Allison Ash Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityTalk of a 14% increase in the cost of water is the last straw for the agricultural communities of Fallbrook and Rainbow.