The operator of the state’s power grid warned residents Tuesday to prepare for possible rolling blackouts, as a drawn-out heat wave reaches its peak and drives electricity demand to an anticipated record level. VIDEO: The heat wave is stretching into the seventh day and relief is not expected anytime soon which means the demand […]
A 15-day outdoor watering ban took effect for 4 million Los Angeles County residents on Tuesday as crews make emergency repairs to a pipeline that delivers water to Southern Californians, according to the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California.
The North San Diego Water Reuse Coalition was awarded a grant of up to $17.8 million for the development of recycled water infrastructure. The grant funds come from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. “As we face increasingly devastating drought conditions, it’s imperative that we continue to diversify our water supplies and strengthen our local water […]
Water production at the Carlsbad desalination plan has been temporarily reduced to conserve power while the heat wave stresses California’s electric grid. The Claude “Bud” Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant, which can produce up to 50 million gallons per day, typically accounts for about 1% of peak electricity demand in San Diego Gas & Electric’s service […]
State Warns of Possible Rolling Blackouts Amid Scorching Heat Wave
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /KPBS-FM/TVby City News Service and Alexander Nguyen Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthorityThe operator of the state’s power grid warned residents Tuesday to prepare for possible rolling blackouts, as a drawn-out heat wave reaches its peak and drives electricity demand to an anticipated record level. VIDEO: The heat wave is stretching into the seventh day and relief is not expected anytime soon which means the demand […]
15-Day Watering Ban Begins for Parts of L.A. County
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Gayle Falkenthal /Los Angeles Timesby Summer LinA 15-day outdoor watering ban took effect for 4 million Los Angeles County residents on Tuesday as crews make emergency repairs to a pipeline that delivers water to Southern Californians, according to the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California.
North San Diego Water Reuse Coalition Awarded Up to $17.8 Million in Federal Funding
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News NetworkThe North San Diego Water Reuse Coalition was awarded a grant of up to $17.8 million for the development of recycled water infrastructure. The grant funds come from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. “As we face increasingly devastating drought conditions, it’s imperative that we continue to diversify our water supplies and strengthen our local water […]
Carlsbad Desal Plant Water Output Cut 20% to Conserve Power Amid Heat Wave
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Gayle Falkenthal /Times of San Diegoby Chris JenneweinWater production at the Carlsbad desalination plan has been temporarily reduced to conserve power while the heat wave stresses California’s electric grid. The Claude “Bud” Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant, which can produce up to 50 million gallons per day, typically accounts for about 1% of peak electricity demand in San Diego Gas & Electric’s service […]