Maria Herrera had about a quarter left in her last five-gallon water jug. On that April afternoon, though, spotty water service returned to the 67-year-old woman’s apartment, before the jug emptied. If it hadn’t, that was all she had left to bathe, do housework or drink.
Mandatory water restrictions soon may be in the future for all of California. The governor threatened the mandates if we don’t use less water on our own. “This year, 2022, it was historically dry,” says Efren Lopez with The San Diego County Water Authority. “It was hot so you see that uptick in water use.”
California Gov. Gavin Newsom threatened Monday to impose mandatory water restrictions if residents don’t use less on their own as a drought drags on and the hotter summer months approach.
Before starting your WaterSmart landscaping makeover, there are significant decisions to make about improving your water efficiency, including plant and irrigation choices. First, determine what type of landscape will meet your needs and maximize your water savings potential.
San Diego Pays a Lot for Abundant Water. Tijuana Pays a Different Price for Water Scarcity.
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Voice of San Diegoby Vicente Calderón and MacKenzie Elmer Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityMaria Herrera had about a quarter left in her last five-gallon water jug. On that April afternoon, though, spotty water service returned to the 67-year-old woman’s apartment, before the jug emptied. If it hadn’t, that was all she had left to bathe, do housework or drink.
Governor Suggests Possible Water Restrictions for California
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /10 News San Diego (KGTV)by Natay Holmes Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthorityMandatory water restrictions soon may be in the future for all of California. The governor threatened the mandates if we don’t use less water on our own. “This year, 2022, it was historically dry,” says Efren Lopez with The San Diego County Water Authority. “It was hot so you see that uptick in water use.”
Californians Could See Mandatory Water Cuts Amid Drought
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /CBS 8 San Diegoby AP, CBS 8 staff and Jasmine Ramirez Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom threatened Monday to impose mandatory water restrictions if residents don’t use less on their own as a drought drags on and the hotter summer months approach.
Identify Your Landscape Target Goals
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News Network Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityBefore starting your WaterSmart landscaping makeover, there are significant decisions to make about improving your water efficiency, including plant and irrigation choices. First, determine what type of landscape will meet your needs and maximize your water savings potential.