On a day to day basis, we stay busy repairing water main breaks, helping our customers find leaks and providing safe drinking water, but we also devote a lot of time to planning for the future. It is important that we look ahead so we can successfully manage our water resources and implement necessary infrastructure […]
County environmental health officials issued a water contact advisory Wednesday for all coastal beaches and bays due to contamination from urban runoff following rainfall. The Department of Environmental Health warned swimmers, surfers and other water users that levels of bacteria can rise significantly in coastal waters, particularly near storm drains, creeks, rivers and lagoon outlets […]
With rain on the way, there are concerns again about sewage in the water in Imperial Beach. The first rain storms of the season moved into the region Tuesday, bringing significant rainfall throughout San Diego County along with the possibility of runoff that runs along the Tijuana River. Residents are fearful that sewage-contaminated runoff from […]
On November 5, Padre Dam Municipal Water District, city of El Cajon and County of San Diego formed a Joint Powers Authority to serve as the governing body for the East County Advanced Water Purification project. A Helix Water District representative will serve as an ex officio, non-voting member of the JPA board. “The JPA […]
Opinion: Groundwater Sustainability And Climate Action
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Coastal View by Robert McDonaldOn a day to day basis, we stay busy repairing water main breaks, helping our customers find leaks and providing safe drinking water, but we also devote a lot of time to planning for the future. It is important that we look ahead so we can successfully manage our water resources and implement necessary infrastructure […]
County Warns Against Water Contact In Coastal Waters Due To Storm
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /KPBSby City News ServiceCounty environmental health officials issued a water contact advisory Wednesday for all coastal beaches and bays due to contamination from urban runoff following rainfall. The Department of Environmental Health warned swimmers, surfers and other water users that levels of bacteria can rise significantly in coastal waters, particularly near storm drains, creeks, rivers and lagoon outlets […]
Imperial Beach Residents Worry Storm Could Lead To Sewage Spill
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /ABC 10 News San Diego by Marie CoronelWith rain on the way, there are concerns again about sewage in the water in Imperial Beach. The first rain storms of the season moved into the region Tuesday, bringing significant rainfall throughout San Diego County along with the possibility of runoff that runs along the Tijuana River. Residents are fearful that sewage-contaminated runoff from […]
Helix Water Continues To Evaluate Local Drinking Water Project
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /East County Magazine (San Diego, Calif.) Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityOn November 5, Padre Dam Municipal Water District, city of El Cajon and County of San Diego formed a Joint Powers Authority to serve as the governing body for the East County Advanced Water Purification project. A Helix Water District representative will serve as an ex officio, non-voting member of the JPA board. “The JPA […]