While the process of paving over underground repairs and refilling the feeder main line brought a collective sigh of relief in Calgary, critical water quality tests loomed as workers focused on the finish line in the dwindling days of June. The more than three-week ordeal of repairing the nearly 50-year-old, 11 kilometre-long, two-metre diameter feeder […]
Mexico is facing a growing water shortage, leading to unpredictable, often lengthy water shut-offs in Tijuana. Meanwhile, millions of gallons of wastewater are dumped from Tijuana into the Pacific Ocean each day. In the future, that water could be recycled, putting a significant dent in the country’s water supply issue.
Amy Harris’ backyard has a stunning view of Black Mountain in Rancho Peñasquitos. She and her husband mountain bike on the trails. “I’ve been mountain biking since I was a teenager. I’ve been living here 26 years,” said Harris. This year, they’ve noticed water where it normally would not be flowing.
The Colorado River’s biggest single user – farmers in Imperial Valley – made another agreement with the federal government to cut their take of the overused, threatened river for the next two years, with help from San Diego. The Imperial Irrigation District’s board announced this week it’d pay farmers to skip some harvests in the […]
Repairing a Critical Calgary Feeder Main Line After a Catastrophic Failure
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kylie Capuano /ES&E Magazineby David Nesseth Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityWhile the process of paving over underground repairs and refilling the feeder main line brought a collective sigh of relief in Calgary, critical water quality tests loomed as workers focused on the finish line in the dwindling days of June. The more than three-week ordeal of repairing the nearly 50-year-old, 11 kilometre-long, two-metre diameter feeder […]
Could Tijuana Recycle its Wastewater to Solve Water Shortages?
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kylie Capuano /Coronado Timesby Megan KittMexico is facing a growing water shortage, leading to unpredictable, often lengthy water shut-offs in Tijuana. Meanwhile, millions of gallons of wastewater are dumped from Tijuana into the Pacific Ocean each day. In the future, that water could be recycled, putting a significant dent in the country’s water supply issue.
Water Flow Continues off Black Mountain in Rancho Peñasquitos
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kylie Capuano /CBS8by David GotfredsonAmy Harris’ backyard has a stunning view of Black Mountain in Rancho Peñasquitos. She and her husband mountain bike on the trails. “I’ve been mountain biking since I was a teenager. I’ve been living here 26 years,” said Harris. This year, they’ve noticed water where it normally would not be flowing.
San Diego Forgoes More Colorado River Water in New Deal
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kylie Capuano /Voice of San Diegoby MacKenzie ElmerThe Colorado River’s biggest single user – farmers in Imperial Valley – made another agreement with the federal government to cut their take of the overused, threatened river for the next two years, with help from San Diego. The Imperial Irrigation District’s board announced this week it’d pay farmers to skip some harvests in the […]