San Diego County / Southern California

The latest news and analysis covering water issues in the San Diego County region and Southern California.

Olivenhain MWD, City of Encinitas Work Together to Keep Water and Traffic Flowing

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The City of Encinitas and the Olivenhain Municipal Water District are working together on a project that keeps water supply and traffic flowing. To prevent water main breaks and ensure reliable service to its customers, Olivenhain Municipal Water District is proactive in its repair and replacement of aging water infrastructure.

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Is it Safe to Swim in a Pool, Lake or the Ocean? Coronavirus Questions Answered

/in , , /by /Los Angeles Timesby Christopher Reynolds

Summer always means water, whether it’s an ocean, lake, river, swimming pool or hot tub. But now that we’re worrying more about germs, it’s natural to wonder: Will this season’s swimming, surfing, floating and soaking be as safe as it used to be?

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First-Of-Its-Kind Clean Hydrogen Plant Planned for Los Angeles County

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An energy company with big ambitions to produce the clean fuel of the future announced a deal Tuesday with Lancaster officials to make hydrogen by using plasma heating technology — originally developed for NASA — to disintegrate the city’s paper recyclables at temperatures as high as 7,000 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Water Utility Hero of the Week: George Crabbe, City of Carlsbad

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This 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. City of Carlsbad Utility Worker II George Crabbe in the Water Utility Hero of the Week.

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