Helix is one of a dozen local water agencies taking part in a countywide WaterSmart Landscape Contest this year. Previously known as the California-Friendly Landscape Contest, the annual competition, now in its 17th year, rewards water-efficient landscapes created by customers of Helix and other participating agencies around San Diego County.
City officials in Oceanside described their drinking water as consistently “high-quality, safe and reliable” Wednesday in the hope of reassuring residents after a lawn care company ranked its water at 198 out of 200 cities nationwide. Rosemarie Chora, the city’s water utilities division manager, said a March 23 report from LawnStarter “hit big” as residents expressed alarm […]
San Diego officials have proposed a water and sewer rate hike to update city infrastructure as large changes are on the horizon, it was announced last week. The city is looking to increase wastewater rates by 5 percent starting January 2022, the first rate hike for that service in a decade. In addition, the city’s […]
Landscape designs using the least amount of potable water necessary are greatly encouraged in arid or Mediterranean climates like in San Diego County. It’s an important motivation for homeowners to consider efficiency and sustainability to lower water use, saving a precious resource.
Helix Water District Part of Countywide Landscape Contest That Runs Through May
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Karen PearlmanHelix is one of a dozen local water agencies taking part in a countywide WaterSmart Landscape Contest this year. Previously known as the California-Friendly Landscape Contest, the annual competition, now in its 17th year, rewards water-efficient landscapes created by customers of Helix and other participating agencies around San Diego County.
Oceanside Officials Counter Firm’s Claim That City Among Worst Water Quality
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Chelsea Campos /Times of San Diegoby Elizabeth IrelandCity officials in Oceanside described their drinking water as consistently “high-quality, safe and reliable” Wednesday in the hope of reassuring residents after a lawn care company ranked its water at 198 out of 200 cities nationwide. Rosemarie Chora, the city’s water utilities division manager, said a March 23 report from LawnStarter “hit big” as residents expressed alarm […]
San Diego Public Utilities Department Proposes Sewer, Water Rate Hike in 2022
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Chelsea Campos /Rancho Bernardo News JournalSan Diego officials have proposed a water and sewer rate hike to update city infrastructure as large changes are on the horizon, it was announced last week. The city is looking to increase wastewater rates by 5 percent starting January 2022, the first rate hike for that service in a decade. In addition, the city’s […]
How Much Water Can Your New Landscape Conserve?
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News NetworkLandscape designs using the least amount of potable water necessary are greatly encouraged in arid or Mediterranean climates like in San Diego County. It’s an important motivation for homeowners to consider efficiency and sustainability to lower water use, saving a precious resource.