San Diego County / Southern California

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

Carlsbad Municipal Water District Launches New Billing System

/in , , /by /The Coast News Groupby Steve Puterslo

It has been 20 years in the making, but the Carlsbad Municipal Water District has finally launched a new billing system. Approved several years ago, the new system makes it much easier to register, sign up for automatic payments and get billing information, to name a few, said Finance Manager Cheryl Gerhardt. The new system upgrade also […]

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Lithium Startup Backed by Bill Gates Seeks a Breakthrough at the Salton Sea

/in , , /by /Los Angeles Timesby Sammy Roth

David Snydacker knew going in that California’s Imperial Valley was a “graveyard for lithium-extraction technologies.” For years, companies had tried and failed to find a cost-effective way to pull the valuable mineral — a key ingredient in the batteries that power electric cars — from the naturally heated fluid deep beneath the Salton Sea. One […]

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Watch: Sensors Detect Water Pollution in Real Time

/in , /by /Electronics360by Siobhan Treacy

Researchers from San Diego State University have adapted existing sensor technology that can detect fluorescence, enabling rapid detection of bacteria in water. The team’s plan was to combine this technology with telemetry to transmit contamination alerts in real-time. This technology would be useful for water monitoring agencies and government authorities. It can be used on […]

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LA City Officials: Tap Water Still Safe To Drink, Even as Coronavirus Spreads

/in , , /by /CBSN Los Angeles

Those who live in the city of Los Angeles don’t need to stockpile bottled water in the midst of growing fears about the spread of COVID-19, city officials urged Thursday. The L.A. Department of Water and Power reminded residents that their tap water is safe to drink, even as the coronavirus spreads. “There is no […]

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