David Snydacker knew going in that California’s Imperial Valley was a “graveyard for lithium-extraction technologies.” For years, companies had tried and failed to find a cost-effective way to pull the valuable mineral — a key ingredient in the batteries that power electric cars — from the naturally heated fluid deep beneath the Salton Sea. One […]
Researchers from San Diego State University have adapted existing sensor technology that can detect fluorescence, enabling rapid detection of bacteria in water. The team’s plan was to combine this technology with telemetry to transmit contamination alerts in real-time. This technology would be useful for water monitoring agencies and government authorities. It can be used on […]
Those who live in the city of Los Angeles don’t need to stockpile bottled water in the midst of growing fears about the spread of COVID-19, city officials urged Thursday. The L.A. Department of Water and Power reminded residents that their tap water is safe to drink, even as the coronavirus spreads. “There is no […]
As a new Fallbrook resident, I attended the recent Fallbrook Community Forum. I was impressed with the openness, friendliness, dedication and commitment of the participants. The experience led me to join the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce. I wish my enthusiasm extended to the proposal for our community to detach from the San Diego County Water […]
Lithium Startup Backed by Bill Gates Seeks a Breakthrough at the Salton Sea
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Timesby Sammy RothDavid Snydacker knew going in that California’s Imperial Valley was a “graveyard for lithium-extraction technologies.” For years, companies had tried and failed to find a cost-effective way to pull the valuable mineral — a key ingredient in the batteries that power electric cars — from the naturally heated fluid deep beneath the Salton Sea. One […]
Watch: Sensors Detect Water Pollution in Real Time
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Electronics360by Siobhan TreacyResearchers from San Diego State University have adapted existing sensor technology that can detect fluorescence, enabling rapid detection of bacteria in water. The team’s plan was to combine this technology with telemetry to transmit contamination alerts in real-time. This technology would be useful for water monitoring agencies and government authorities. It can be used on […]
LA City Officials: Tap Water Still Safe To Drink, Even as Coronavirus Spreads
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /CBSN Los AngelesThose who live in the city of Los Angeles don’t need to stockpile bottled water in the midst of growing fears about the spread of COVID-19, city officials urged Thursday. The L.A. Department of Water and Power reminded residents that their tap water is safe to drink, even as the coronavirus spreads. “There is no […]
Opinion: Let’s Understand the Case for Detachment From the San Diego County Water Authority
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Village News (Fallbrook, Calif.)by Rodney T. Smith Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityAs a new Fallbrook resident, I attended the recent Fallbrook Community Forum. I was impressed with the openness, friendliness, dedication and commitment of the participants. The experience led me to join the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce. I wish my enthusiasm extended to the proposal for our community to detach from the San Diego County Water […]