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.
San Diego Creates State’s First Water, Sewer ‘Capacity Bank’
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /WaterWorldSan Diego will create California’s first “capacity bank” for water and sewer, allowing breweries and biotech firms to cheaply buy excess water and sewer capacity from former factories. The City Council unanimously approved the capacity bank this week, calling it an innovative idea that will create jobs and help the city avoid expensive expansions of […]
Upgrade for Desalination Project As It Plans Private Note Placement
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Bond Buyerby Keeley Webster Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthorityPoseidon Resources received a one-notch upgrade to BBB from Fitch Ratings ahead of plans to privately place a $45 million note to finance construction of a new intake system for its desalination plant in Carlsbad, California. Bank of America Merrill Lynch won the right to purchase the three-year note, expected to close in November, according […]
Doheny Desalination Plant Still On Track Despite Higher Cost Estimates
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Orange County Registerby Martin WisckolWhile projected cost increases to the proposed Doheny desalination plant drew concern from two South Coast Water District directors at a meeting Wednesday, the majority of the board took the updated analysis in stride and the district continues pursuit of the project. The bottom line for the average residential customer is that the expected monthly […]
Water District’s Investments in Independent Power Pay Off
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Valley Roadrunner (Valley Center, Calif.)The Valley Center Municipal Water District’s investments over the years in independent power sources paid off this week when parts of the district were cut off by San Diego Gas & Electric implementing its shutoff protocols, but all of VCMWD’s facilities stayed powered—although four large (70 kw to 400 Kw) portable power had to be […]