The Fallbrook Public Utility District board approved two change orders to the Overland Trail Lift Station rehabilitation project while authorizing Jack Bebee, general manager of FPUD, to approve additional change orders administratively if the cumulative amount does not exceed 10% of the original contract.
The Imperial County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office has taken the lead in distributing more than 500,000 face masks to all sectors of the agriculture industry in the Imperial Valley. “This was a positive result of the state understanding our need,” said Imperial County Agricultural Commissioner Carlos Ortiz. “They heard us.” Agriculture is one of the essential sectors critical […]
A study at USC is relying on the flush of a toilet for clues to coronavirus outbreaks. Dr. Adam Smith, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering at USC, is a part of a team of scientists across the country who are sifting through data from the bowels of the sewer system. The team consists […]
August is Water Quality Month, a perfect time to educate ourselves about how and why we can rely on clean water each time we turn on the tap. Groundwater from your local Orange County groundwater basin makes up about 77% of the total water needed for consumers. Your city or water agency buys about 23% […]
FPUD Approves 10% Change Order Authorization for Overland Trail Lift Station
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Fallbrook Village Newsby Joe NaimanThe Fallbrook Public Utility District board approved two change orders to the Overland Trail Lift Station rehabilitation project while authorizing Jack Bebee, general manager of FPUD, to approve additional change orders administratively if the cumulative amount does not exceed 10% of the original contract.
Imperial County Agencies Deliver 500,000 Face Masks to Agriculture Workers
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News Networkby Darren SimonThe Imperial County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office has taken the lead in distributing more than 500,000 face masks to all sectors of the agriculture industry in the Imperial Valley. “This was a positive result of the state understanding our need,” said Imperial County Agricultural Commissioner Carlos Ortiz. “They heard us.” Agriculture is one of the essential sectors critical […]
How LA’s Sewers Could Be an Early Warning System for Coronavirus Outbreaks
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /NBC4 Los Angelesby Carolyn Johnson and Maya MacGregorA study at USC is relying on the flush of a toilet for clues to coronavirus outbreaks. Dr. Adam Smith, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering at USC, is a part of a team of scientists across the country who are sifting through data from the bowels of the sewer system. The team consists […]
Water Supply Remains Safe, Sufficient as Pandemic Endures
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Event-News Enterprise (Seal Beach, Calif.)by Jordan BrandmanAugust is Water Quality Month, a perfect time to educate ourselves about how and why we can rely on clean water each time we turn on the tap. Groundwater from your local Orange County groundwater basin makes up about 77% of the total water needed for consumers. Your city or water agency buys about 23% […]