San Diego County / Southern California

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

RMWD Implements Plan to Dissolve Some Untreated Water Delivery

/in , , /by /Ramona Sentinelby Julie Gallant

In an effort to save costs and reduce the impacts of declining untreated water sales, the Ramona Municipal Water District (RMWD) recently approved of implementing a three-phase strategy for converting from an untreated water system to treated, and in some cases, recycled water systems.

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San Diego Mayor Proposing Deep Cuts to Close $250M Revenue Gap During Pandemic

/in , , /by /The San Diego Union Tribuneby David Garrick

Plummeting tax revenue during the COVID-19 pandemic has prompted San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer to propose sharp spending cuts in response to a projected $250 million budget gap.

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Unexpected Coronavirus Consequence; People Clogging Sewage Systems With Disinfectant Wipes

/in , , /by /KCLU (Thousand Oaks, Calif.)by Lance Orozco

It seems like the thing to do.  You use a disinfectant wet wipe, and you toss it in the toilet.  Right?  That’s actually wrong.  It’s an issue causing problems for wastewater treatment systems on the Central and South Coasts.  People are using wet wipes in record numbers because of coronavirus.  But, they can create problems […]

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San Diego Property Owners With Rain Damage Asked To Complete Survey

/in , , /by /Patch

A heavy week-long storm April 5-10 resulted in flooding and water damage for many homes and businesses. If your property or small business sustained damage from the rain, the County would like your help to estimate rain damages in our region.

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