Water conservation is a way of life in the San Diego region, whether during drought periods or wet years. While the region is in drought like much of the Southwest U.S., San Diego County is not experiencing a water shortage. That’s because the Helix Water District, and the other water utilities serving the region, have […]
Just to be safe, Noemí Vázquez keeps inhalers in almost every room of her house. She stashes them in her kitchen cupboard, a couple in her purse, one in the bathroom, and, of course, by her bedside. And then there’s the large, black Puma knapsack where she keeps her nebulizer, several inhalers, and the montelukast […]
Helix Water District, which provides water for much of East County, will reinstate late fees starting in August and renew water shutoffs on Oct. 1. The utility’s governing board voted 4-1 on Wednesday to support staff’s decision to bring back late fees and shutoffs for nonpayment. Customers suffering financial hardship had been given a grace […]
A windfall of state funding is coming to San Diego, including money for Ocean Beach Pier repairs, an energy-storage project at San Vicente Reservoir, and the city’s Pure Water program. Money from California’s state budget, signed last week, will fund the series of San Diego projects and programs. “The dollars that San Diego is receiving […]
Water Conservation Helps San Diego Regional Supply During Drought
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News Networkby Mike Uhrhammer / Helix Water District Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityWater conservation is a way of life in the San Diego region, whether during drought periods or wet years. While the region is in drought like much of the Southwest U.S., San Diego County is not experiencing a water shortage. That’s because the Helix Water District, and the other water utilities serving the region, have […]
‘The Air is Toxic’: How An Idyllic California Lake Became a Nightmare
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Chelsea Campos /The GuardianJust to be safe, Noemí Vázquez keeps inhalers in almost every room of her house. She stashes them in her kitchen cupboard, a couple in her purse, one in the bathroom, and, of course, by her bedside. And then there’s the large, black Puma knapsack where she keeps her nebulizer, several inhalers, and the montelukast […]
Helix Water District Moving Forward With Water Shutoffs
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Chelsea Campos /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Karen PearlmanHelix Water District, which provides water for much of East County, will reinstate late fees starting in August and renew water shutoffs on Oct. 1. The utility’s governing board voted 4-1 on Wednesday to support staff’s decision to bring back late fees and shutoffs for nonpayment. Customers suffering financial hardship had been given a grace […]
San Diego Gets State Funding for Ocean Beach Pier Repairs, Energy Storage, Pure Water Program
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /10 News San Diegoby Mark Saunders Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityA windfall of state funding is coming to San Diego, including money for Ocean Beach Pier repairs, an energy-storage project at San Vicente Reservoir, and the city’s Pure Water program. Money from California’s state budget, signed last week, will fund the series of San Diego projects and programs. “The dollars that San Diego is receiving […]