Barely a mile from the southern shore of the Salton Sea — an accidental lake deep in the California desert, a place best known for dust and decay — a massive drill rig stands sentinel over some of the most closely watched ground in American energy. There’s no oil or natural gas here, despite a […]
As it works to encourage water conservation during California’s drought, the Palmdale Water District is extending its water-saving rebate program from residential to commercial customers, as well. This is the first time the water provider has offered the rebate program to its commercial and industrial customers, according to a statement from the District.
Ramona Municipal Water District directors agreed Tuesday to set a hearing to consider turning over emergency services to the San Diego County Fire Protection District. The water district has had a contract with Cal Fire for its fire protection and emergency medical services since 1993. The proposed Fire Protection District would continue to contract with […]
A pilot test will be conducted on the Fallbrook Public Utility District’s planned indirect potable reuse project, and Intuitech will be leasing the pilot treatment equipment to FPUD. FPUD’s board voted 5-0 Oct. 25 to authorize a $370,450 agreement with Intuitech for the lease of the equipment. The pilot project will determine the best treatment […]
Drilling for ‘White Gold’ is Happening Right Now at the Salton Sea
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Chelsea Campos /Los Angeles Timesby Sammy RothBarely a mile from the southern shore of the Salton Sea — an accidental lake deep in the California desert, a place best known for dust and decay — a massive drill rig stands sentinel over some of the most closely watched ground in American energy. There’s no oil or natural gas here, despite a […]
PWD to Extend its Water-Saving Rebates
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Chelsea Campos /Antelope Valley PressAs it works to encourage water conservation during California’s drought, the Palmdale Water District is extending its water-saving rebate program from residential to commercial customers, as well. This is the first time the water provider has offered the rebate program to its commercial and industrial customers, according to a statement from the District.
Ramona Water District to Consider Transferring its Emergency Services Oversight to County
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Ramona Sentinelby Julie GallantRamona Municipal Water District directors agreed Tuesday to set a hearing to consider turning over emergency services to the San Diego County Fire Protection District. The water district has had a contract with Cal Fire for its fire protection and emergency medical services since 1993. The proposed Fire Protection District would continue to contract with […]
FPUD to Lease Indirect Potable Reuse Pilot Treatment Equipment from Intuitech
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /Village Newsby Joe NaimanA pilot test will be conducted on the Fallbrook Public Utility District’s planned indirect potable reuse project, and Intuitech will be leasing the pilot treatment equipment to FPUD. FPUD’s board voted 5-0 Oct. 25 to authorize a $370,450 agreement with Intuitech for the lease of the equipment. The pilot project will determine the best treatment […]