Enhancing the financial literacy of employees at the San Diego County Water Authority was a primary objective when staff submitted a grant application for a portion of $1.4 million in funds available to public employers by the Mission Square Research Institute. The Water Authority was among 24 public sector employees selected for a grant and […]
Pasadena Water and Power Interim General Manager Jeffrey Kightlinger on Tuesday stressed the need to increase water rates in the city despite reduced water usage by local residents and businesses complying with conservation efforts in light of current drought conditions in California. PWP is recommending an increase in water rates by an average of 7.1% on April […]
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 […]
Improving Personal Financial Literacy at San Diego County Water Authority
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News Network Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityEnhancing the financial literacy of employees at the San Diego County Water Authority was a primary objective when staff submitted a grant application for a portion of $1.4 million in funds available to public employers by the Mission Square Research Institute. The Water Authority was among 24 public sector employees selected for a grant and […]
Pasadena Water and Power Official Explains Need for Rate Hikes Despite Reduced Water Usage
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Pasadena Nowby Keith CalayagPasadena Water and Power Interim General Manager Jeffrey Kightlinger on Tuesday stressed the need to increase water rates in the city despite reduced water usage by local residents and businesses complying with conservation efforts in light of current drought conditions in California. PWP is recommending an increase in water rates by an average of 7.1% on April […]
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 […]