While fall rains have already begun, climatologists predict a dry winter, courtesy of the long-anticipated La Niña conditions. Reservoirs are at dangerously low levels. There’s little chance of their being replenished this winter, according to predictions used by federal forestry and fire agencies. Our governor has asked all Californians to voluntarily cut water use by […]
After a brief interruption for some rain late last month, the Los Angeles region is back to its regularly scheduled programing. In November, that means little or no rain. For those hoping for more rain, the prospects aren’t good, as the National Weather Service puts it. The long-range models look dry into early December. Not […]
Carlsbad plans to increase its water and sewer rates in 2022, the first of three steps that will boost the average family’s current monthly combined water and sewer bill by a total of $24.78 in 2024. The City Council voted unanimously last week to set a public hearing on the new rates for 5 p.m. […]
The end of daylight saving time is a reminder to residents to assess their outdoor watering needs and adjust their irrigation systems to reduce water waste – an especially important step after more than two years of statewide drought. Plants simply don’t need as much water during cooler months, and they typically don’t need irrigation at […]
In the November Garden, Carry On Cool-Weather Planting, But Cut Back on Water
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kristiene Gong /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Nan Sterman Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityWhile fall rains have already begun, climatologists predict a dry winter, courtesy of the long-anticipated La Niña conditions. Reservoirs are at dangerously low levels. There’s little chance of their being replenished this winter, according to predictions used by federal forestry and fire agencies. Our governor has asked all Californians to voluntarily cut water use by […]
After Some Wet Weather Last Month, Rain is Back to Bypassing Southern California
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kristiene Gong /Los Angeles Timesby Paul DuginskiAfter a brief interruption for some rain late last month, the Los Angeles region is back to its regularly scheduled programing. In November, that means little or no rain. For those hoping for more rain, the prospects aren’t good, as the National Weather Service puts it. The long-range models look dry into early December. Not […]
Carlsbad to Increase Water, Sewer Rates
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kristiene Gong /The San Diego Union-Tribune Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityCarlsbad plans to increase its water and sewer rates in 2022, the first of three steps that will boost the average family’s current monthly combined water and sewer bill by a total of $24.78 in 2024. The City Council voted unanimously last week to set a public hearing on the new rates for 5 p.m. […]
Fall Back and Adjust Irrigation Systems to Save Water
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News Network Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthorityThe end of daylight saving time is a reminder to residents to assess their outdoor watering needs and adjust their irrigation systems to reduce water waste – an especially important step after more than two years of statewide drought. Plants simply don’t need as much water during cooler months, and they typically don’t need irrigation at […]