San Diego formally launched Friday the largest infrastructure project in city history, a sewage recycling system that will boost local water independence in the face of more severe droughts caused by climate change. Dubbed “Pure Water,” the multibillion-dollar project is the culmination of a lengthy process featuring thorny lawsuits, complex labor deals and an aggressive […]
Mayor Todd Gloria, along with state and federal leaders, formally kicked off construction of Phase 1 of the city’s Pure Water program Friday, intended to provide nearly 50% of the city’s drinking water by 2035 and reduce the need for imported water. Helping the mayor celebrate the historic occasion in University City were Rep. Scott […]
Continued droughts are forcing the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California to ask water agencies to voluntarily conserve water. Jeff Stephenson, the water resources manager for the San Diego County Water Authority, said the county is decades ahead in conservation practices. “Here in San Diego we have a great history of water efficiency. We cut water use per […]
Opinion: Newsom Must Not Play Politics With His Response to California’s Water Shortage
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby The San Diego Union-Tribune Editorial Board Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityWhen it comes to water supplies in California and the U.S. Southwest, the news has been remarkably grim in recent weeks.
San Diego Launching Pure Water, Largest Infrastructure Project in City’s History
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Chelsea Campos /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby David GarrickSan Diego formally launched Friday the largest infrastructure project in city history, a sewage recycling system that will boost local water independence in the face of more severe droughts caused by climate change. Dubbed “Pure Water,” the multibillion-dollar project is the culmination of a lengthy process featuring thorny lawsuits, complex labor deals and an aggressive […]
Mayor, EPA Chief Celebrate First Phase of San Diego’s Drought-Resistant Water Recycling Project
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Times of San Diegoby Debbie L. Sklar and City News ServiceMayor Todd Gloria, along with state and federal leaders, formally kicked off construction of Phase 1 of the city’s Pure Water program Friday, intended to provide nearly 50% of the city’s drinking water by 2035 and reduce the need for imported water. Helping the mayor celebrate the historic occasion in University City were Rep. Scott […]
Drought Could Result in Water Reduction Mandates
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /KPBS-FM/TVby Alexandra Rangel Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthorityContinued droughts are forcing the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California to ask water agencies to voluntarily conserve water. Jeff Stephenson, the water resources manager for the San Diego County Water Authority, said the county is decades ahead in conservation practices. “Here in San Diego we have a great history of water efficiency. We cut water use per […]