San Diego’s infrastructure needs, which have ballooned over the past decade, have been a top priority of Mayor Kevin Faulconer’s administration. But as Faulconer enters the last eight months of his term, COVID-19 has thrown city finances off track and slowed his ability to tackle a long to-do list. That means many of San Diego’s […]
Council voted 5-0 to approve a 30-year agreement with Orange County Water District (OCWD) which will provide funding for construction of PFAS (groundwater contaminant) treatment plants and a portion of ongoing operational and maintenance costs for impacted Fullerton water wells, at their April 21 meeting.
The San Diego County Water Authority is making progress on the construction of a new 5 million gallon underground reservoir in Mission Trails Regional Park. The underground reservoir is also known as a flow regulatory structure. Classified as a “critical or essential” infrastructure project during the COVID-19 response, the project is moving forward to stay on schedule.
Front-Line Heroes County Water Authority system operator Name: Austin Casey Job: San Diego County Water Authority system operator Family: Wife, Mina; three children Task during the pandemic: “As systems operators we are here to ensure the aqueduct system keeps water flowing safely and reliably throughout San Diego County. We maintain our daily tasks of operating, water quality sampling, […]
San Diego’s Infrastructure Problems Expected to Grow in COVID-19’s Wake
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /inewsource (San Diego)by Mary PlummerSan Diego’s infrastructure needs, which have ballooned over the past decade, have been a top priority of Mayor Kevin Faulconer’s administration. But as Faulconer enters the last eight months of his term, COVID-19 has thrown city finances off track and slowed his ability to tackle a long to-do list. That means many of San Diego’s […]
City Enters Agreement with Water District for PFAS Treatment
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /Fullerton Observerby Jesse LatourCouncil voted 5-0 to approve a 30-year agreement with Orange County Water District (OCWD) which will provide funding for construction of PFAS (groundwater contaminant) treatment plants and a portion of ongoing operational and maintenance costs for impacted Fullerton water wells, at their April 21 meeting.
Construction Begins on Essential Water Project in Mission Trails Regional Park
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News Network Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityThe San Diego County Water Authority is making progress on the construction of a new 5 million gallon underground reservoir in Mission Trails Regional Park. The underground reservoir is also known as a flow regulatory structure. Classified as a “critical or essential” infrastructure project during the COVID-19 response, the project is moving forward to stay on schedule.
Front-Line Heroes: Austin Casey, San Diego County Water Authority
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribune Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthorityFront-Line Heroes County Water Authority system operator Name: Austin Casey Job: San Diego County Water Authority system operator Family: Wife, Mina; three children Task during the pandemic: “As systems operators we are here to ensure the aqueduct system keeps water flowing safely and reliably throughout San Diego County. We maintain our daily tasks of operating, water quality sampling, […]