Every year at this time, water agencies launch the long and thoughtful process of setting rates for the next year. It’s always complex and challenging – and 2022 is an even more challenging year due to larger economic uncertainties that are compounded by inflation. The good news is that the San Diego County Water Authority […]
California is in the third year of drought and water agencies and officials statewide are urging residents and businesses to increase their water conservation. Governor Gavin Newsom has called on all Californians to voluntarily reduce their water use by 15% with simple measures to protect water reserves.
Record temperatures are expected to hit California starting Thursday — right as details emerge about the megadrought ailing the state. As it turns out, the western United States is the driest it’s ever been in at least 1200 years, according to a UCLA analysis. California’s Sierra snowpack sits at just 38% of its average, which spells trouble […]
Although California’s governor has made overtures to conserve water, most of the water districts in San Diego County are already ahead of the game. Gov. Gavin Newsom recently asked everyone to try to conserve up to 20% of their water as the state endures another drought. The Sweetwater Authority in San Diego’s South Bay area, however, said […]
Looking Out for Water Ratepayers in San Diego County
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Fallbrook Village News Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthorityEvery year at this time, water agencies launch the long and thoughtful process of setting rates for the next year. It’s always complex and challenging – and 2022 is an even more challenging year due to larger economic uncertainties that are compounded by inflation. The good news is that the San Diego County Water Authority […]
California Drought Demands Statewide Water Conservation Effort
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News Networkby Ed Joyce / County of San Diego Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityCalifornia is in the third year of drought and water agencies and officials statewide are urging residents and businesses to increase their water conservation. Governor Gavin Newsom has called on all Californians to voluntarily reduce their water use by 15% with simple measures to protect water reserves.
CA Snowpack Is a Fraction of What It Should Be. Expect Water Restrictions
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /KCRWby Danielle ChiriguayoRecord temperatures are expected to hit California starting Thursday — right as details emerge about the megadrought ailing the state. As it turns out, the western United States is the driest it’s ever been in at least 1200 years, according to a UCLA analysis. California’s Sierra snowpack sits at just 38% of its average, which spells trouble […]
San Diego County Mostly Winning its Bout With the Drought
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /NBC 7 San Diegoby Joe LittleAlthough California’s governor has made overtures to conserve water, most of the water districts in San Diego County are already ahead of the game. Gov. Gavin Newsom recently asked everyone to try to conserve up to 20% of their water as the state endures another drought. The Sweetwater Authority in San Diego’s South Bay area, however, said […]