A long-dead proposal to flood a bucolic valley north of Sacramento and create a massive reservoir for thirsty Southern California is finding new life — and opposition — amid the effects of climate change and worsening drought. First conceived in the 1950s, the Sites Reservoir project was abandoned in the 1980s — the twilight years […]
As San Diegans continue to battle soaring inflation, a proposed hike in water rates could drive the cost of living even higher next year. Now, one group of homeowners could decide to pay for a big change now, to avoid more increases later. They’re the 192 owners at The Lakes at Carmel Del Mar, a […]
San Diego County Water Authority staff Thursday proposed increasing rates for its 24 member agencies by 5.2% for treated water and 3.7% for untreated water in 2023, citing inflation and increasing energy and Metropolitan Water District of Southern California costs.
The San Diego County Water Authority Thursday proposed increasing rates for its 24 member agencies by 5.2% for treated water and 3.7% for untreated water in 2023. The agency cited inflation and increasing energy costs along with rising expenses from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. “We recognize inflationary pressures are challenging for many residents and we […]
California Drought Resurrects Decades-Old Plan for Controversial Sites Reservoir
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Timesby Louis SahagunA long-dead proposal to flood a bucolic valley north of Sacramento and create a massive reservoir for thirsty Southern California is finding new life — and opposition — amid the effects of climate change and worsening drought. First conceived in the 1950s, the Sites Reservoir project was abandoned in the 1980s — the twilight years […]
Rising Water Rates Puts HOA at Crossroads
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /ABC 10 News San Diegoby Jonathan Horn Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityAs San Diegans continue to battle soaring inflation, a proposed hike in water rates could drive the cost of living even higher next year. Now, one group of homeowners could decide to pay for a big change now, to avoid more increases later. They’re the 192 owners at The Lakes at Carmel Del Mar, a […]
San Diego County Water Authority Proposes Water Rate Hike, Citing Rising Costs
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /10 News San Diegoby City News Service Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthoritySan Diego County Water Authority staff Thursday proposed increasing rates for its 24 member agencies by 5.2% for treated water and 3.7% for untreated water in 2023, citing inflation and increasing energy and Metropolitan Water District of Southern California costs.
Water Rates Could Be on Rise Too – Board to Review Agency Call for Hikes of Up to 5.2%
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Times of San Diego by City News Service Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthorityThe San Diego County Water Authority Thursday proposed increasing rates for its 24 member agencies by 5.2% for treated water and 3.7% for untreated water in 2023. The agency cited inflation and increasing energy costs along with rising expenses from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. “We recognize inflationary pressures are challenging for many residents and we […]