Water shutoffs aren’t uncommon in the growing cities of Tijuana and Rosarito. But they’re rarely announced beforehand, and they’re often isolated to certain neighborhoods after pipes or pumps fail. Earlier this month, however, Tijuana officials announced that it was planning wide-ranging shutoffs for the next two months, in an attempt to replenish a vital reservoir […]
RANCHO SANTA FE — The Rancho Santa Fe Irrigation District’s Joint Facilities Advisory Committee held a meeting on Nov. 14 at the irrigation district’s office to discuss the current status of the Lake Hodges Dam, the progress of the Joint Facilities Capital Improvement Program and the current status of Joint Facilities operations.
Rust-colored water is part of Ron Cathcart’s routine. The Buena Park resident has lived with his family at their Panama Drive home for 20 years. Often, when they’re about to cook or use a washing machine, they open a tap first. On unlucky days, cloudy water pours out. That’s when they run every faucet in […]
Bob Raibert loved the green grass growing in his Poway front yard when he bought his home four years ago. The affinity wore off when he got his first water bill. “For two months it was $600,” he said. “The front yard was all grass; about 5,000 square feet of grass.” Raipert did some research […]
After Wet Winter, Why is Tijuana Running Low on Water?
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /KPBS (San Diego)by Max Rivlin-NadlerWater shutoffs aren’t uncommon in the growing cities of Tijuana and Rosarito. But they’re rarely announced beforehand, and they’re often isolated to certain neighborhoods after pipes or pumps fail. Earlier this month, however, Tijuana officials announced that it was planning wide-ranging shutoffs for the next two months, in an attempt to replenish a vital reservoir […]
RSF Irrigation District Joint Facilities Advisory Committee Reviews Projects
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Coast News Group (San Diego)by Alex WehrungRANCHO SANTA FE — The Rancho Santa Fe Irrigation District’s Joint Facilities Advisory Committee held a meeting on Nov. 14 at the irrigation district’s office to discuss the current status of the Lake Hodges Dam, the progress of the Joint Facilities Capital Improvement Program and the current status of Joint Facilities operations.
Buena Park Neighborhood Has Dealt With Yellow Tap Water for Years. New Plan Might Help
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Orange County Registerby Ian WheelerRust-colored water is part of Ron Cathcart’s routine. The Buena Park resident has lived with his family at their Panama Drive home for 20 years. Often, when they’re about to cook or use a washing machine, they open a tap first. On unlucky days, cloudy water pours out. That’s when they run every faucet in […]
Poway Man is Saving Money by Saving Rain
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /NBC 7 San Diego by Joe Little Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityBob Raibert loved the green grass growing in his Poway front yard when he bought his home four years ago. The affinity wore off when he got his first water bill. “For two months it was $600,” he said. “The front yard was all grass; about 5,000 square feet of grass.” Raipert did some research […]