San Diego County / Southern California
The latest news and analysis covering water issues in the San Diego County region and Southern California.
The Water News Network is San Diego County’s source for water news and information.
The Water News Network is San Diego County’s source for water news and information.
Sancon Awarded FPUD Manhole Rehabilitation And Relining Contract
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Village News (San Diego, Calif.)by Joe NaimanSancon Technologies Inc. was awarded the Fallbrook Public Utility District contract for the rehabilitation and relining of FPUD manholes. A 5-0 FPUD board vote, Oct. 28, approved a contract with the Huntington Beach company, which bid $78,787. Sancon will rehabilitate 22 manholes and one wet well. FPUD’s capital improvement program includes improving the reliability of […]
California Gets Good Marks Planning for Sea-Level Rise
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /KPBS (San Diego, Calif.)by Erik AndersonCalifornia got an A-grade for its efforts to protect the state’s beaches in the latest coastal survey from the California-based Surfrider group. The survey looked at how states with coastlines managed sediment, coastal development, coastal armoring, and sea-level rise. The state’s proactive coastal policies earned a high rating.
Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve 2019 Photo Contest Winners Inspired by Nature
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News NetworkAt its November 13 meeting, Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s Board of Directors recognized seven amateur photographers for their winning images captured in the 14th annual Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve photo contest. “Every year, I am impressed with the quality of images and talent of Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve visitors,” said Bob Kephard, OMWD board secretary. […]
Water Flows Again Through Pipeline From Temecula to Chula Vista After Repairs to Crack
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /NBC 7 San Diego by Joe Little Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityA pipeline that spans almost the entire length of San Diego County is back in use after engineers spent weeks patching a massive crack in the pipe’s infrastructure. The San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA) discovered a leak in September to a portion of its 90-inch Pipeline 4, which has carried water since 1966 from […]