Federal officials are investigating why millions of gallons of sewage-laden water isn’t making its way from Tijuana to the international wastewater treatment plant in the U.S. Instead, that untreated wastewater is flowing into San Diego through a border drain, which indicates there’s probably a broken pipe or a clog somewhere in Tijuana. The runaway flow […]
Santa Ana winds returned to Ventura County this week, bringing back dry, breezy and warm conditions but little fire risk. Peak Santa Ana wind season typically runs from October through January, and without enough rain, fire season can drag on. This year, however, December storms drenched the region, dampening the threat of large wildfires.
County supervisors Wednesday unanimously approved a sustainability plan for the San Pasqual Valley Groundwater Basin. The plan will have the county be responsible for 10% of basin management costs within its jurisdiction. The basin is located 25 miles northeast of downtown San Diego, and is home to dairies, orchards and nurseries.
In December, the City of Camarillo, Calif., announced the start-up and commissioning of its North Pleasant Valley (NPV) Groundwater Desalter Plant, moving the city closer to a more self-reliant, affordable potable water future. For nearly two decades, groundwater quality in the northern portion of the Pleasant Valley Groundwater Basin in Ventura County continuously declined due […]
Mysterious Sewage Spill Baffles Officials
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Voice of San Diegoby MacKenzie ElmerFederal officials are investigating why millions of gallons of sewage-laden water isn’t making its way from Tijuana to the international wastewater treatment plant in the U.S. Instead, that untreated wastewater is flowing into San Diego through a border drain, which indicates there’s probably a broken pipe or a clog somewhere in Tijuana. The runaway flow […]
Warm, Dry Santa Ana Winds Return to Southern California as Drought Drags On
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /VC Starby Cheri CarlsonSanta Ana winds returned to Ventura County this week, bringing back dry, breezy and warm conditions but little fire risk. Peak Santa Ana wind season typically runs from October through January, and without enough rain, fire season can drag on. This year, however, December storms drenched the region, dampening the threat of large wildfires.
County Supervisors OK Sustainability Plan for San Pasqual Valley Basin
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Times of San Diegoby Elizabeth IrelandCounty supervisors Wednesday unanimously approved a sustainability plan for the San Pasqual Valley Groundwater Basin. The plan will have the county be responsible for 10% of basin management costs within its jurisdiction. The basin is located 25 miles northeast of downtown San Diego, and is home to dairies, orchards and nurseries.
California City Doubles Local Potable Water Supply
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water Finance & Managementby WFM StaffIn December, the City of Camarillo, Calif., announced the start-up and commissioning of its North Pleasant Valley (NPV) Groundwater Desalter Plant, moving the city closer to a more self-reliant, affordable potable water future. For nearly two decades, groundwater quality in the northern portion of the Pleasant Valley Groundwater Basin in Ventura County continuously declined due […]