New but relatively minor restrictions went into place immediately this week with the adoption of a new water shortage declaration unanimously adopted Tuesday night by the Newport Beach City Council. Automated sprinkler use in Newport Beach is now limited to three days a week, and residents will be asked to decrease their household water usage […]
The San Diego County Water Authority board approved SDCWA rates and charges for calendar year 2023. The unanimous board vote June 23 also allocated the pro-rata share of fixed charges to each CWA member agency. The new rates increase the cost per acre-foot from $1,833 to $1,929 for treated water and from $1,523 to $1,584 […]
With much of the southwestern United States in a persistent drought that is stressing source waters such as the Colorado River and the State Water Project, the Fallbrook Public Utility District is encouraging everyone to do their part and conserve as much water as possible. Fortunately, in Fallbrook, the situation isn’t dire like in other […]
If you live by Lake Hodges or drive by the area often, you’ve probably noticed something unusual – the low water levels and lack of any summer recreation. “Usually the weekends are packed full of people with kayaks or fishing boats,” said Jeff Sigua, a frequent lake visitor.
Drought Leads to Declaration of Level 2 Water Shortage in Newport Beach
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Timesby Lilly NguyenNew but relatively minor restrictions went into place immediately this week with the adoption of a new water shortage declaration unanimously adopted Tuesday night by the Newport Beach City Council. Automated sprinkler use in Newport Beach is now limited to three days a week, and residents will be asked to decrease their household water usage […]
CWA Approves Rate Increases
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Fallbrook Village Newsby Joe Naiman Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityThe San Diego County Water Authority board approved SDCWA rates and charges for calendar year 2023. The unanimous board vote June 23 also allocated the pro-rata share of fixed charges to each CWA member agency. The new rates increase the cost per acre-foot from $1,833 to $1,929 for treated water and from $1,523 to $1,584 […]
FPUD Declares Level 2 Drought Watch, Requesting Conservation During Drought
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Fallbrook Village Newsby Fallbrook Public Utility DistrictWith much of the southwestern United States in a persistent drought that is stressing source waters such as the Colorado River and the State Water Project, the Fallbrook Public Utility District is encouraging everyone to do their part and conserve as much water as possible. Fortunately, in Fallbrook, the situation isn’t dire like in other […]
Lake Hodges Closed for Summer Due to Dam Repair Project
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /ABC 10 News San Diegoby Madison WeilIf you live by Lake Hodges or drive by the area often, you’ve probably noticed something unusual – the low water levels and lack of any summer recreation. “Usually the weekends are packed full of people with kayaks or fishing boats,” said Jeff Sigua, a frequent lake visitor.