Not every water development plan has gone over well. In the late 1990s, a $55 million LADWP plan to treat wastewater to potable standards was killed after public outcry, with newspapers labeling the concept with the icky phrase “toilet to tap.” But attitudes have changed. Other parts of Southern California have shown that reclaimed water is safe to drink, […]
As partners, the City of San Diego and the San Diego County Water Authority will begin negotiations on a project development agreement with the BHE Kiewit Team to develop Phase 1 of the potential San Vicente Energy Storage Facility Project, which could generate enough energy for about 135,000 households. The proposed project is subject to a full environmental […]
Construction work is underway in several areas of San Diego, building major infrastructure projects for Phase 1 of Pure Water San Diego. Pipelines, pump stations, and treatment facilities are all being built in the Morena, Bay Park, Clairemont, University City, Miramar, and Scripps Ranch communities. It is a milestone toward the realization of securing a […]
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 […]
Questions About Lack of Diversity and Racial Bias Roil Major California Water Supplier
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Timesby Ian JamesNot every water development plan has gone over well. In the late 1990s, a $55 million LADWP plan to treat wastewater to potable standards was killed after public outcry, with newspapers labeling the concept with the icky phrase “toilet to tap.” But attitudes have changed. Other parts of Southern California have shown that reclaimed water is safe to drink, […]
San Vicente Potential Energy Storage Facility Project Moves Ahead
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News Network Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthorityAs partners, the City of San Diego and the San Diego County Water Authority will begin negotiations on a project development agreement with the BHE Kiewit Team to develop Phase 1 of the potential San Vicente Energy Storage Facility Project, which could generate enough energy for about 135,000 households. The proposed project is subject to a full environmental […]
Pure Water San Diego Phase 1 Construction in North City Area
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News NetworkConstruction work is underway in several areas of San Diego, building major infrastructure projects for Phase 1 of Pure Water San Diego. Pipelines, pump stations, and treatment facilities are all being built in the Morena, Bay Park, Clairemont, University City, Miramar, and Scripps Ranch communities. It is a milestone toward the realization of securing a […]
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 […]