San Diego’s water utility is preparing to absorb a five percent spike in rates this year despite cries from elected officials to freeze costs during a global pandemic. Why? The blame often gets passed up the proverbial pipeline. About three-quarters of San Diego’s drinking water comes from the Colorado River via pipes and aqueducts controlled by […]
This feature highlights water utility employees in the San Diego region working during the coronavirus pandemic to ensure a safe, reliable and plentiful water supply. The water industry is among the sectors that are classified as essential. Sandra Louis, San Diego County Water Authority Receptionist, is the Water Utility Hero of the Week.
Ramona Municipal Water District Board of Directors agreed to help minimize customer costs associated with phasing out untreated water service as they unanimously approved Phase 4 of an Untreated Water System Implementation Plan on Tuesday, July 14.
San Diego’s oft-delayed Pure Water project – a bid to create a third of the city’s water from recycled sewage – scored a victory in court Friday that could get the $5 billion project back on track. Superior Court Judge Richard Strauss ruled there was no conflict between a state law that prohibits cities from banning union-friendly […]
Environment Report: Why Your Water Bill Might Spike
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Voice of San Diegoby MacKenzie Elmer Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityQuoted: San Diego County Water Authority
San Diego’s water utility is preparing to absorb a five percent spike in rates this year despite cries from elected officials to freeze costs during a global pandemic. Why? The blame often gets passed up the proverbial pipeline. About three-quarters of San Diego’s drinking water comes from the Colorado River via pipes and aqueducts controlled by […]
Water Utility Hero of the Week, Sandra Louis, San Diego County Water Authority
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News Network Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthorityThis feature highlights water utility employees in the San Diego region working during the coronavirus pandemic to ensure a safe, reliable and plentiful water supply. The water industry is among the sectors that are classified as essential. Sandra Louis, San Diego County Water Authority Receptionist, is the Water Utility Hero of the Week.
RMWD Directors Approve Phase 4 of Untreated Water Plan
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /Ramona Sentinelby Julie GallantRamona Municipal Water District Board of Directors agreed to help minimize customer costs associated with phasing out untreated water service as they unanimously approved Phase 4 of an Untreated Water System Implementation Plan on Tuesday, July 14.
Politics Report: City’s Big Recycled Water Project Wins in Court
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Voice of San Diegoby Andrew KeattsSan Diego’s oft-delayed Pure Water project – a bid to create a third of the city’s water from recycled sewage – scored a victory in court Friday that could get the $5 billion project back on track. Superior Court Judge Richard Strauss ruled there was no conflict between a state law that prohibits cities from banning union-friendly […]