The ruptured offshore pipeline that spilled tens of thousands of gallons of crude oil off the Southern California coast this fall did not have a fully functioning leak detection system at the time, according to a report obtained by The Associated Press. The report was compiled by pipeline operator, Beta Offshore, a subsidiary of Houston-based […]
Ramona Community Planning Group members are backing the Ramona Municipal Water District’s efforts to transfer its oversight of fire and emergency medical services to the San Diego County Fire Protection District. At their Dec. 2 meeting, members voted 14-0-1, with member Kevin Wallace abstaining, in favor of the proposal. “This should have happened a long […]
By the end of December, the city will begin turning recycled water into drinkable water through its new, state-of-the-art water purification facility, the first of its kind in San Diego County. The new water purification system, dubbed Pure Water Oceanside, uses ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis and an advanced oxidation process to purify recycled wastewater. “It’s inspired by the […]
More than 130 people took advantage of a drought-tolerant plant giveaway program offered by the Fallbrook Public Utility District. Since picking up their free succulents in November, homeowners have started their drought-tolerant home garden projects. Participants were provided empty flats and invited to select from an assortment of three-inch potted succulents to suit their needs. […]
Leaking California Oil Pipe’s Safeguards Not Fully Working
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Gayle Falkenthal /Associated Pressby Brian Melley, Matthew BrownThe ruptured offshore pipeline that spilled tens of thousands of gallons of crude oil off the Southern California coast this fall did not have a fully functioning leak detection system at the time, according to a report obtained by The Associated Press. The report was compiled by pipeline operator, Beta Offshore, a subsidiary of Houston-based […]
Ramona Planning Group Supports Plan to Move Fire and Emergency Services Oversight to County
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Julie GallantRamona Community Planning Group members are backing the Ramona Municipal Water District’s efforts to transfer its oversight of fire and emergency medical services to the San Diego County Fire Protection District. At their Dec. 2 meeting, members voted 14-0-1, with member Kevin Wallace abstaining, in favor of the proposal. “This should have happened a long […]
Pure Water Oceanside to Start Purifying Recycled Water by End of ’21
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Coast News GroupBy the end of December, the city will begin turning recycled water into drinkable water through its new, state-of-the-art water purification facility, the first of its kind in San Diego County. The new water purification system, dubbed Pure Water Oceanside, uses ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis and an advanced oxidation process to purify recycled wastewater. “It’s inspired by the […]
Drought-Tolerant Plant Giveaway Popular in Fallbrook
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News NetworkMore than 130 people took advantage of a drought-tolerant plant giveaway program offered by the Fallbrook Public Utility District. Since picking up their free succulents in November, homeowners have started their drought-tolerant home garden projects. Participants were provided empty flats and invited to select from an assortment of three-inch potted succulents to suit their needs. […]