San Diego County / Southern California

The latest news and analysis covering water issues in the San Diego County region and Southern California.

The Next Big Effort In AI: Keeping L.A.’s Water Flowing Post-Earthquake

Can artificial intelligence save the L.A. water supply from a big earthquake? USC researchers have embarked on an innovative project to prove that it can. Using federal funds, experts at the USC Center for Artificial Intelligence in Society (CAIS) are working with Los Angeles city officials to find solutions for vulnerable plumbing. The goal is to make […]

Metropolitan Water District To Study Rainfall and Stormwater Runoff

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California has launched a new pilot program to provide vital data on the most efficient and cost-effective methods to capture and use rainfall and stormwater runoff. The $5 million pilot program will help fund the construction of new direct-use stormwater capture projects and the installation of monitoring equipment on […]

Sweetwater Authority Eyes Sand Mining, Material Dredging Opportunities

The board of the Sweetwater Authority is interested in sand mining and material dredging opportunities in and around the South Bay water agency’s two reservoirs. The agency, which serves National City, Bonita and parts of Chula Vista, plans to solicit interest from sand mining companies to explore the concept — specifically, whether there are opportunities […]

Water District Approves Rate Increase, Fee Spending Plan

Ramona Municipal Water District Board of Directors approved an increase to the general untreated water rates, updates to a fire mitigation fee facilities plan, and an agreement to use Mercy Medical for backup ambulance transportation services at their Sept. 10 meeting. Water rate increases were approved by the RMWD directors on July 9. However, directors […]