Tim and Brianna Montgomery of La Mesa transformed a thirsty lawn to a welcoming, water-efficient English inspired cottage landscaping, winning the Helix Water District 2020 WaterSmart Landscape Contest. The contest is an annual competition recognizing outstanding water-wise residential landscapes based on overall attractiveness, design, efficient irrigation, and appropriate plant selection and maintenance.
With no increase to ratepayers for the foreseeable future, the Helix Water District’s governing board passed the district’s fiscal year 2020-21 budget earlier this month. This year’s budget of $80.1 million is only slightly above last year, which was $79.5 million.
A rare storm that dropped at least one-tenth of an inch of rain on much of the county Monday morning made this the wettest June in San Diego in at least 25 years. “Did someone forget to call Mother Nature to let her know it’s almost July?” the local National Weather Service office asked on […]
The City of Poway’s drinking water remains high-quality according to the city’s 2019 annual Water Quality Report. The annual publication is a state and federal requirement that provides test results of water quality analysis conducted in 2019, according to a press release from the city. It is also called a Consumer Confidence Report and is […]
Welcoming La Mesa Landscape Wins 2020 WaterSmart Contest
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News NetworkTim and Brianna Montgomery of La Mesa transformed a thirsty lawn to a welcoming, water-efficient English inspired cottage landscaping, winning the Helix Water District 2020 WaterSmart Landscape Contest. The contest is an annual competition recognizing outstanding water-wise residential landscapes based on overall attractiveness, design, efficient irrigation, and appropriate plant selection and maintenance.
Helix Water District Passes 2020-21 Budget
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /The San Diego Union Tribuneby Karen PearlmanWith no increase to ratepayers for the foreseeable future, the Helix Water District’s governing board passed the district’s fiscal year 2020-21 budget earlier this month. This year’s budget of $80.1 million is only slightly above last year, which was $79.5 million.
Unusual Storm Leaves San Diego with Wettest June in 25 years
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby John WilkensA rare storm that dropped at least one-tenth of an inch of rain on much of the county Monday morning made this the wettest June in San Diego in at least 25 years. “Did someone forget to call Mother Nature to let her know it’s almost July?” the local National Weather Service office asked on […]
Poway Report Shows Drinking Water is Safe and High-Quality
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /The San Diego Union Tribune - Pomerado Newsby Emily SorensenThe City of Poway’s drinking water remains high-quality according to the city’s 2019 annual Water Quality Report. The annual publication is a state and federal requirement that provides test results of water quality analysis conducted in 2019, according to a press release from the city. It is also called a Consumer Confidence Report and is […]