To address drought conditions, one California region is considering penalizing residents who exceed their “water budget,” a figure based on the property size and the number of residents in a household. The Las Virgenes Municipal Water District (LVMWD) will increase fines on residents who use too much water. It is also considering restricting the flow of […]
Officials at Poseidon Water reported Monday the company has received notification from the California Coastal Commission that the application for a coastal development permit for its controversial $1.4-billion water desalination plant will be up for consideration in March. If it receives approval, Poseidon Water will be able to then negotiate a contract to sell desalinated […]
One dozen San Diego County water agencies are looking for the best in landscaping makeover projects for the 2022 regional WaterSmart landscape competition. This annual competition showcases residential water-saving landscaping projects to inform and inspire other homeowners to consider replacing their turf-based yard designs. The contest deadline for all participating agencies is Friday, May 13.
The water and electrical divisions of the Imperial Irrigation District presented positive and negative reports respectively to the IID Board at the Tuesday, Jan. 18, regular meeting. IID Water Manager Tina Shields gave a hydrology report about the recent, “nice little snowpack” brought by the recent storm. She said the Bureau of Reclamation had been […]
Data, Fines and Threats to Compel Water Conservation
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /GCNby Shourjya MookerjeeTo address drought conditions, one California region is considering penalizing residents who exceed their “water budget,” a figure based on the property size and the number of residents in a household. The Las Virgenes Municipal Water District (LVMWD) will increase fines on residents who use too much water. It is also considering restricting the flow of […]
Poseidon Water Announces Application for Coastal Development Permit Completed
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Timesby Lilly NguyenOfficials at Poseidon Water reported Monday the company has received notification from the California Coastal Commission that the application for a coastal development permit for its controversial $1.4-billion water desalination plant will be up for consideration in March. If it receives approval, Poseidon Water will be able to then negotiate a contract to sell desalinated […]
2022 WaterSmart Landscape Contest Open For Entries
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News Network Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthorityOne dozen San Diego County water agencies are looking for the best in landscaping makeover projects for the 2022 regional WaterSmart landscape competition. This annual competition showcases residential water-saving landscaping projects to inform and inspire other homeowners to consider replacing their turf-based yard designs. The contest deadline for all participating agencies is Friday, May 13.
Rocky Mountain Snow Pack Good for the Valley, Pandemic Not So Good
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Desert Reviewby Betty MillerThe water and electrical divisions of the Imperial Irrigation District presented positive and negative reports respectively to the IID Board at the Tuesday, Jan. 18, regular meeting. IID Water Manager Tina Shields gave a hydrology report about the recent, “nice little snowpack” brought by the recent storm. She said the Bureau of Reclamation had been […]