California is going through one of the worst droughts in the state’s history. In many parts of the state, reservoirs are hitting some of their lowest recorded levels. However, San Diego County’s water supply has stayed mostly the same. According to a new report from the New York Times, the San Diego County Water Authority estimates […]
Sweetwater Authority has selected its new general manager to manage the water agency responsible for about 200,000 customers in the South Bay. Following a months-long vacancy, Carlos Quintero started his role on Sept. 27 following the Sweetwater governing board’s approval last month of a three-year employment contract with him. He has worked in the water […]
Lake Tahoe’s water level has dropped so low that water is no longer flowing into the Truckee River and salmon aren’t expected to spawn in a major tributary this year. Some boat ramps and docks are hundreds of feet from the water line, and clumps of stringy algae have been washing up on beaches, said […]
Drinking water from this tap makes San Diego County Water Authority’s General Manager Sandy Kerl smile — and for good reason. Back in the drought of the ’90s, 95% of San Diego’s water came from one source, and they faced 30% cuts for 13 months.
Why San Diego Has Plenty Of Water Despite California’s Devastating Drought
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Chelsea Campos /600 KOGO News Radioby Rebekah Gonzalez Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityCalifornia is going through one of the worst droughts in the state’s history. In many parts of the state, reservoirs are hitting some of their lowest recorded levels. However, San Diego County’s water supply has stayed mostly the same. According to a new report from the New York Times, the San Diego County Water Authority estimates […]
Sweetwater Authority Hires New General Manager After Monthlong Vacancy
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Tammy Murga Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthoritySweetwater Authority has selected its new general manager to manage the water agency responsible for about 200,000 customers in the South Bay. Following a months-long vacancy, Carlos Quintero started his role on Sept. 27 following the Sweetwater governing board’s approval last month of a three-year employment contract with him. He has worked in the water […]
Lake Tahoe Waters Plummet as Drought, Climate Change Plague Resort
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Chelsea Campos /Los Angeles Timesby Alex WigglesworthLake Tahoe’s water level has dropped so low that water is no longer flowing into the Truckee River and salmon aren’t expected to spawn in a major tributary this year. Some boat ramps and docks are hundreds of feet from the water line, and clumps of stringy algae have been washing up on beaches, said […]
San Diego Has a Dependable Water Supply Thanks to Yearslong Investments
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Chelsea Campos /Spectrum News 1by Sarah Pilla Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityQuoted: Sandra L. Kerl
Drinking water from this tap makes San Diego County Water Authority’s General Manager Sandy Kerl smile — and for good reason. Back in the drought of the ’90s, 95% of San Diego’s water came from one source, and they faced 30% cuts for 13 months.