The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation has awarded Oceanside $15 million to further programs that reduce the city’s reliance on imported water and increase the use of recycled and brackish groundwater sources. Oceanside is one of San Diego County’s leaders in the use of purified wastewater, which is injected into the underground water table and later […]
When it comes to gardening, there are people who impulsively strike out on their own, cheerfully assured that all they need to do is choose some cool plants, put them in the ground and water them — and the results will be perfect harmony. And then there are others for whom research is part of […]
Two separate 5-0 Rainbow Municipal Water District board votes June 25 approved an increase for water and wastewater rates and an increase in capacity fees. Water rates will increase by approximately 4.5% while wastewater rates will be increased by 13%. The first capacity fee increase in seven years will be 26.4%.
San Diego County’s water world hasn’t had much good news lately, with looming budget problems and whopping rate increases. Well, here’s some: The state’s new mandatory water conservation plan won’t require big reductions locally. That’s due mostly to decades of spending on recycling, desalination, storage, conservation and imported supplies.
Feds Award Oceanside $15 Million for Water Projects
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kylie Capuano /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Phil DiehlThe U.S. Bureau of Reclamation has awarded Oceanside $15 million to further programs that reduce the city’s reliance on imported water and increase the use of recycled and brackish groundwater sources. Oceanside is one of San Diego County’s leaders in the use of purified wastewater, which is injected into the underground water table and later […]
WaterSmart Makeover: Embracing a Low-water Garden in Carlsbad
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kylie Capuano /San Diego Union-Tribuneby Caron GoldenWhen it comes to gardening, there are people who impulsively strike out on their own, cheerfully assured that all they need to do is choose some cool plants, put them in the ground and water them — and the results will be perfect harmony. And then there are others for whom research is part of […]
Rainbow MWD Board Approves Rate, Capacity Fee Increases
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Chelsea Campos /Fallbrook Village Newsby Joe Naiman,Two separate 5-0 Rainbow Municipal Water District board votes June 25 approved an increase for water and wastewater rates and an increase in capacity fees. Water rates will increase by approximately 4.5% while wastewater rates will be increased by 13%. The first capacity fee increase in seven years will be 26.4%.
Michael Smolens: San Diego Faces Minimal Water Cutbacks Under State Conservation Plan
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kylie Capuano /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Michael Smolens Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthoritySan Diego County’s water world hasn’t had much good news lately, with looming budget problems and whopping rate increases. Well, here’s some: The state’s new mandatory water conservation plan won’t require big reductions locally. That’s due mostly to decades of spending on recycling, desalination, storage, conservation and imported supplies.