California could be facing a dry summer after two dry winters, but there shouldn’t be a huge impact on local supplies. California water officials have already cut in half the amount of water they expect to deliver from the state water project. That could be a major cut for central valley farmers and other water […]
One year into the coronavirus pandemic, San Diego County’s reservoirs and lakes have provided welcome opportunities for safe, accessible outdoor family recreation. After shutting down in March 2020, facilities began to slowly reopen through the summer months by carefully implementing safety guidelines, including increased sanitation, social distancing, and restricted attendance to allow San Diegans to resume […]
Two East County water agencies plan to reduce future water rates by using millions of dollars they received from the San Diego County Water Authority as part of a legal settlement. The Water Authority announced a plan Feb. 25 to distribute $44.4 million to its 24-member agencies — including the Helix Water District and Padre […]
The Vallecitos Water District received two awards for its innovative use of technology to reduce algae blooms at Mahr Reservoir, it was announced Thursday. The district received the “Excellence in Action” national award from the WateReuse Association and the “Innovation and Resiliency” state award from the California Association of Sanitation Agencies for its use of an […]
California’s Water Worries May Not Affect San Diego
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /KPBS-FM/TVby Erik Anderson Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthorityCalifornia could be facing a dry summer after two dry winters, but there shouldn’t be a huge impact on local supplies. California water officials have already cut in half the amount of water they expect to deliver from the state water project. That could be a major cut for central valley farmers and other water […]
Sweetwater Authority Reservoirs Provide Safe Public Recreation
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News NetworkOne year into the coronavirus pandemic, San Diego County’s reservoirs and lakes have provided welcome opportunities for safe, accessible outdoor family recreation. After shutting down in March 2020, facilities began to slowly reopen through the summer months by carefully implementing safety guidelines, including increased sanitation, social distancing, and restricted attendance to allow San Diegans to resume […]
Helix, Padre Dam Municipal Water Districts Use Lawsuit Win to Help Customers
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Chelsea Campos /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Karen Pearlman Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityTwo East County water agencies plan to reduce future water rates by using millions of dollars they received from the San Diego County Water Authority as part of a legal settlement. The Water Authority announced a plan Feb. 25 to distribute $44.4 million to its 24-member agencies — including the Helix Water District and Padre […]
Vallecitos Water District Wins Awards for Sonic Tech Disrupting Algae Blooms
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /Times of San Diegoby Debbie SklarThe Vallecitos Water District received two awards for its innovative use of technology to reduce algae blooms at Mahr Reservoir, it was announced Thursday. The district received the “Excellence in Action” national award from the WateReuse Association and the “Innovation and Resiliency” state award from the California Association of Sanitation Agencies for its use of an […]