San Diego County / Southern California
The latest news and analysis covering water issues in the San Diego County region and Southern California.
The Water News Network is San Diego County’s source for water news and information.
The Water News Network is San Diego County’s source for water news and information.
Water Utility Hero of the Week: Ivan Martinez, City of Poway
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News NetworkThis feature highlights water utility employees in the San Diego region working during the coronavirus pandemic to ensure a safe, reliable and plentiful water supply. The water industry is among the sectors that are classified as essential. Ivan Martinez, City of Poway Wastewater Utilities Worker, is the Water Utility Hero of the Week.
Businesses That Have Been Closed Should Flush Out Water Systems
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Escondido Times-AdvocateThe Escondido Utilities Department worked with the Communications Department and Economic Development to develop business outreach to commercial, industrial, dining, and retail operators that have been completely closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Escondido’s Utilities Department has provided clean and safe drinking water throughout the pandemic, but water sitting in the internal plumbing of a […]
Water Authority Considers 6% Rate Increase for 2021 as COVID-19 Affects Operations
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Times of San Diegoby Chris Jennewein Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthorityThe San Diego County Water Authority is considering rate increases for 2021 of 6.2% for treated water and 6.3% for untreated supplies as the COVID-19 pandemic puts pressure on operations. The proposal that will be considered by the water authority’s board on May 28 calls for charging member agencies $1,790 per acre-foot for treated water and $1,495 […]
City Attorney Blasts SDSU Sale Plan; Says Ambitious Wastewater Plans in Danger
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Voice of San Diegoby Sara Libby and Jesse MarxFriday, the San Diego City Council is set to review and give final approval to the historic deal to transfer the city’s Mission Valley land to San Diego State University. But late Friday, City Attorney Mara Elliott sent around another list of concerns this time focused on the city’s long-term plans to recycle wastewater. Elliott’s […]