Southern California water officials on Monday lifted a temporary ban on outdoor watering in portions of Los Angeles County after completing emergency repairs on a critical pipeline two days early. The 36-mile Upper Feeder pipeline, operated by the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, is a major conduit for supplying water to the region from […]
While repairing parts of Hodges Reservoir Dam, city workers found additional defects that need to be addressed, likely delaying the completion of repairs by several months, the city announced Monday. During a prior inspection, city workers identified areas in the dam wall that required repair and needed to be sealed. To access areas on the […]
In the coming year San Diegans may be made to pay up to 3% more for running water. Tuesday, Sept. 20 San Diego City Council voted on whether or not to move forward with rate increases. A rate hike could be the second time in the last two years the price for water could go […]
If you’re looking to upgrade your landscape or just love gardens, it can be challenging to choose the right plant that will thrive within your WaterSmart Living landscape plans for your specific conditions. The online plant finder WaterSmart Landscaping in San Diego County can assist you through a comprehensive database of choices well suited to this region’s Mediterranean climate.
Temporary Watering Ban Lifted in Los Angeles County as Pipeline Repair Completed Early
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Gayle Falkenthal /Los Angeles Timesby Hayley SmithSouthern California water officials on Monday lifted a temporary ban on outdoor watering in portions of Los Angeles County after completing emergency repairs on a critical pipeline two days early. The 36-mile Upper Feeder pipeline, operated by the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, is a major conduit for supplying water to the region from […]
City Finds More Issues at 104-Year-Old Hodges Dam, Repair Timeline Pushed Back to 2023
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Gayle Falkenthal /Times of San Diegoby Elizabeth Ireland Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityWhile repairing parts of Hodges Reservoir Dam, city workers found additional defects that need to be addressed, likely delaying the completion of repairs by several months, the city announced Monday. During a prior inspection, city workers identified areas in the dam wall that required repair and needed to be sealed. To access areas on the […]
City Council Considers Raising Price of Water in San Diego
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Gayle Falkenthal /KUSI TVby KUSI NewsroomIn the coming year San Diegans may be made to pay up to 3% more for running water. Tuesday, Sept. 20 San Diego City Council voted on whether or not to move forward with rate increases. A rate hike could be the second time in the last two years the price for water could go […]
Find the Right Plant for Your Landscape Plans Online
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News NetworkIf you’re looking to upgrade your landscape or just love gardens, it can be challenging to choose the right plant that will thrive within your WaterSmart Living landscape plans for your specific conditions. The online plant finder WaterSmart Landscaping in San Diego County can assist you through a comprehensive database of choices well suited to this region’s Mediterranean climate.