More than 250,000 customers in Moreno Valley and other communities have been asked to halt outdoor watering until a state-operated pipeline that leaked is fully repaired. The leak has been stopped, and there is no danger from flooding, said Roxanne Rountree, a spokeswoman for the Eastern Municipal Water District. But until work is completed, customers […]
The coronavirus pandemic forced the City of Escondido’s Water Quality Laboratory to rethink its lab operations without compromising community health or employee wellbeing while ensuring the clean, safe, and efficient operation of the city. Through teamwork and creative thinking, the lab found success in maintaining its essential work. “Whether we have a pandemic or not, […]
The situation with COVID-19 continues to evolve and is having a significant impact on our customers and community. IID is monitoring developments closely, and as an essential services provider, is open and well prepared to continue serving all its customers. On March 21, the IID Board of Directors adopted a resolution proclaiming a local emergency […]
The Montecito Water District is set to be drought-proof by the summer, the district announced Monday. The progress is due to desalination and new rates, which the district’s board of directors received a status report on as well as a water supply agreement with the city of Santa Barbara during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday.
250,000-plus Moreno Valley Residents, Others Asked to Halt Using Outdoor Water After Pipeline Fails
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Press-Enterprise (Riverside, Calif.)by Brian RokosMore than 250,000 customers in Moreno Valley and other communities have been asked to halt outdoor watering until a state-operated pipeline that leaked is fully repaired. The leak has been stopped, and there is no danger from flooding, said Roxanne Rountree, a spokeswoman for the Eastern Municipal Water District. But until work is completed, customers […]
Water Quality Lab Team Rises to Coronavirus Pandemic Challenges
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News Network Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityThe coronavirus pandemic forced the City of Escondido’s Water Quality Laboratory to rethink its lab operations without compromising community health or employee wellbeing while ensuring the clean, safe, and efficient operation of the city. Through teamwork and creative thinking, the lab found success in maintaining its essential work. “Whether we have a pandemic or not, […]
Opinion: Customers are Paramount in Imperial Irrigation District COVID-19 Response
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Palm Springs Desert Sunby Norma Sierra GalindoThe situation with COVID-19 continues to evolve and is having a significant impact on our customers and community. IID is monitoring developments closely, and as an essential services provider, is open and well prepared to continue serving all its customers. On March 21, the IID Board of Directors adopted a resolution proclaiming a local emergency […]
Montecito Water District Poised to be Drought Proof
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Santa Barbara News-Pressby Christian WhittleThe Montecito Water District is set to be drought-proof by the summer, the district announced Monday. The progress is due to desalination and new rates, which the district’s board of directors received a status report on as well as a water supply agreement with the city of Santa Barbara during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday.