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 […]
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. Ron Lutge, City of Oceanside Chief Plant Operator, is the Water Utility Hero of the Week.
The San Diego County Water Authority board has trimmed a proposed 2021 rate increase by 30% because of concerns about the pandemic’s impact on the regional economy. The board also directed staff to look for further opportunities to reduce the 2021 rate increase and provide recommendations by October before the new rates take effect Jan. 1.
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 […]
Water Utility Hero of the Week: Ron Lutge, City of Oceanside
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News NetworkThis 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. Ron Lutge, City of Oceanside Chief Plant Operator, is the Water Utility Hero of the Week.
Water Authority Trims Planned 2021 Rate Increase by 30% Because of Pandemic
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthorityThe San Diego County Water Authority board has trimmed a proposed 2021 rate increase by 30% because of concerns about the pandemic’s impact on the regional economy. The board also directed staff to look for further opportunities to reduce the 2021 rate increase and provide recommendations by October before the new rates take effect Jan. 1.