A new estimated cost for the Advanced Water Purification project, a system of recapturing sewage and transforming it to drinkable water for about 500,000 East County residents, escalated to about $850 million, an increase of more than $300 million above the estimate three years ago. Allen Carlisle, general manager of the Padre Dam Municipal Water […]
In the coming weeks, the City of San Diego will begin emergency repairs on the Lake Hodges Dam at the Hodges Reservoir in Escondido outside of Rancho Santa Fe. During a recent inspection, the city identified areas in the dam wall that require repair and need be sealed. In order to complete the work, the […]
County officials lifted a water contact closure for beaches from the south end of Seacoast Drive through Carnation Avenue in Imperial Beach, they said Saturday. Testing confirmed that water quality along the Imperial Beach shoreline meets state health standards following recent sewage contamination, according to the San Diego County Department of Environmental Health and Quality. […]
The Scripps Institution of Oceanography reported that dense phytoplankton blooms — popularly known as “red tides” — have become more visible throughout Southern California this week. Blooms have been spotted in La Jolla, Newport Beach, and Santa Barbara. Researchers with the cooperative Southern California Coastal Ocean Observing System are monitoring the blooms. In La Jolla, […]
Estimate for Cost of Advanced Water Purification Skyrockets
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /East County Magazineby Mike AllenA new estimated cost for the Advanced Water Purification project, a system of recapturing sewage and transforming it to drinkable water for about 500,000 East County residents, escalated to about $850 million, an increase of more than $300 million above the estimate three years ago. Allen Carlisle, general manager of the Padre Dam Municipal Water […]
Hodges Reservoir Will be Closed for Recreation During Five-Month Project
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Rancho Santa Fe Reviewby Karen Billing Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityIn the coming weeks, the City of San Diego will begin emergency repairs on the Lake Hodges Dam at the Hodges Reservoir in Escondido outside of Rancho Santa Fe. During a recent inspection, the city identified areas in the dam wall that require repair and need be sealed. In order to complete the work, the […]
County Reopens Part of Imperial Beach Shoreline for Water Contact
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Chelsea Campos /Times of San DiegoCounty officials lifted a water contact closure for beaches from the south end of Seacoast Drive through Carnation Avenue in Imperial Beach, they said Saturday. Testing confirmed that water quality along the Imperial Beach shoreline meets state health standards following recent sewage contamination, according to the San Diego County Department of Environmental Health and Quality. […]
Scripps Oceanography Monitoring ‘Red Tide’ at Southern California Beaches
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Chelsea Campos /Times of San Diegoby Chris JenneweinThe Scripps Institution of Oceanography reported that dense phytoplankton blooms — popularly known as “red tides” — have become more visible throughout Southern California this week. Blooms have been spotted in La Jolla, Newport Beach, and Santa Barbara. Researchers with the cooperative Southern California Coastal Ocean Observing System are monitoring the blooms. In La Jolla, […]