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.
Heat Wave Expected to Keep Deserts and Inland Valleys Hot All Week
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /KPBS-FM-TVby City News ServiceTemperatures could reach triple digits Monday in the San Diego County deserts, and the mercury will be on the rise all week throughout the region, according to the National Weather Service. Conditions will be relatively mild west of the deserts Monday, but building high pressure will cause temperatures to rise throughout the county until Friday, forecasters […]
250,000-plus Moreno Valley Residents, Others Asked to Halt Using Outdoor Water After Pipeline Fails
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Press-Enterprise (Riverside, Calif.)by Brian RokosMore than 250,000 customers in Moreno Valley and other communities have been asked to halt outdoor watering until a state-operated pipeline that leaked is fully repaired. The leak has been stopped, and there is no danger from flooding, said Roxanne Rountree, a spokeswoman for the Eastern Municipal Water District. But until work is completed, customers […]
Water Quality Lab Team Rises to Coronavirus Pandemic Challenges
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News Network Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityThe coronavirus pandemic forced the City of Escondido’s Water Quality Laboratory to rethink its lab operations without compromising community health or employee wellbeing while ensuring the clean, safe, and efficient operation of the city. Through teamwork and creative thinking, the lab found success in maintaining its essential work. “Whether we have a pandemic or not, […]
Opinion: Customers are Paramount in Imperial Irrigation District COVID-19 Response
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Palm Springs Desert Sunby Norma Sierra GalindoThe situation with COVID-19 continues to evolve and is having a significant impact on our customers and community. IID is monitoring developments closely, and as an essential services provider, is open and well prepared to continue serving all its customers. On March 21, the IID Board of Directors adopted a resolution proclaiming a local emergency […]