San Diego Community Power (SDCP), the local government agency created to speed up the transition to renewable energy, will officially start serving its first customers in less than two weeks. The launch is the culmination of years of debate over whether governments can be trusted to purchase electricity on behalf of homes and businesses, or […]
Increased maintenance efforts by the City of San Diego of its water system infrastructure is paying off for ratepayers. For the fourth year in a row, the number of water main breaks has decreased in the City of San Diego. Thirty-three water main breaks were reported in 2020, the lowest total in more than 15 […]
The Vallecitos Water District won an Excellence in Innovation and Resilience Award with environmentally-friendly algae control technology. Known for its sustainable approach to water treatment, the award-winning utility chose to control algal blooms with LG Sonic technology. The award recognizes efforts in the innovative application of technology to the wastewater field and was handed by California Association […]
UC San Diego has created a wastewater and surface coronavirus testing program designed specifically for schools in disadvantaged communities hard-hit by COVID. The testing not only allows for faster results than traditional COVID testing, but UC San Diego researchers say it could be less costly and easier to implement in communities with families who may […]
Public Power Agency Preparing Launch With Clean Energy Emphasis
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /KPBS San Diegoby Andrew BowenSan Diego Community Power (SDCP), the local government agency created to speed up the transition to renewable energy, will officially start serving its first customers in less than two weeks. The launch is the culmination of years of debate over whether governments can be trusted to purchase electricity on behalf of homes and businesses, or […]
Water Main Breaks Decline in San Diego for Fourth Year in a Row
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News NetworkIncreased maintenance efforts by the City of San Diego of its water system infrastructure is paying off for ratepayers. For the fourth year in a row, the number of water main breaks has decreased in the City of San Diego. Thirty-three water main breaks were reported in 2020, the lowest total in more than 15 […]
Vallecitos Water District Recognized for Algae Control
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /WaterWorld MagazineThe Vallecitos Water District won an Excellence in Innovation and Resilience Award with environmentally-friendly algae control technology. Known for its sustainable approach to water treatment, the award-winning utility chose to control algal blooms with LG Sonic technology. The award recognizes efforts in the innovative application of technology to the wastewater field and was handed by California Association […]
Some San Diego Area Schools are Testing Wastewater, Floors for Coronavirus
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Kristen TaketaUC San Diego has created a wastewater and surface coronavirus testing program designed specifically for schools in disadvantaged communities hard-hit by COVID. The testing not only allows for faster results than traditional COVID testing, but UC San Diego researchers say it could be less costly and easier to implement in communities with families who may […]