The start of this year has been the driest in California’s history. With the severe drought now in a third year, the state faces depleted reservoirs, a meager snowpack in the Sierra Nevada and a worsening water shortage on the Colorado River. Under sunny blue skies in Sacramento, where it hasn’t rained in two months, […]
While the progress of the Doheny Ocean Desalination Project appears to now be gaining steam, South Coast Water District staff members are aware of the process’ tediousness. The project, which would construct a facility on SCWD-owned property near San Juan Creek to draw water through the ocean, remove all the salt, and distribute clean drinking […]
Tens of millions of gallons of water will soon be flowing again through a major pipeline in North San Diego County following successful repairs on a distressed section of Pipeline 4 near Bonsall. The repair is part of the Water Authority’s proactive approach and long-term commitment to maintaining regional water supply.
Santa Barbara County supervisors had the bad news confirmed that the drought is on and not about to end, but water agency manager Matt Young also brought some promising ideas to the mix.
With No Respite From Drought, Officials Call Upon Californians to Conserve Water
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Chelsea Campos /Los Angeles Timesby Ian JamesThe start of this year has been the driest in California’s history. With the severe drought now in a third year, the state faces depleted reservoirs, a meager snowpack in the Sierra Nevada and a worsening water shortage on the Colorado River. Under sunny blue skies in Sacramento, where it hasn’t rained in two months, […]
Tapping In: Water District Seeks Partner for Ocean Desal Project
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Chelsea Campos /Dana Point Timesby C. Jayden SmithWhile the progress of the Doheny Ocean Desalination Project appears to now be gaining steam, South Coast Water District staff members are aware of the process’ tediousness. The project, which would construct a facility on SCWD-owned property near San Juan Creek to draw water through the ocean, remove all the salt, and distribute clean drinking […]
Successful Pipeline 4 Repair Saves San Diego County Ratepayers Money
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News Network Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityTens of millions of gallons of water will soon be flowing again through a major pipeline in North San Diego County following successful repairs on a distressed section of Pipeline 4 near Bonsall. The repair is part of the Water Authority’s proactive approach and long-term commitment to maintaining regional water supply.
Santa Barbara County Sees Third Year in a Row of Drought
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Chelsea Campos /The Independentby Jean YamamuraSanta Barbara County supervisors had the bad news confirmed that the drought is on and not about to end, but water agency manager Matt Young also brought some promising ideas to the mix.