Residents and officials in North County are trying to raise the water level of Lake Hodges, but they’re facing their biggest challenge — the state mandate of levels. California government requires lakes to be no deeper than 280 feet; however, concerned people are asking that the reservoir be raised to 293 feet. As of Friday, […]
Roughly 200,000 San Diego County households get their tap water from the Sweetwater Authority. In a recent safety test, however, that water flagged a toxic chemical called PFAS, also known as a forever chemical. The level is not enough for action, but enough to trigger a mandatory state warning. “We have one data point. There […]
The Vista Irrigation District board of directors elected Patrick Sanchez as its president and Marty Miller as its vice-president for 2025 at its annual organizational meeting. Sanchez has served on the board of directors since March 2017. This will be the second time he has led the board since being elected. Sanchez represents Division 4, which […]
San Diego could raise water rates by 61% and sewer rates 32% over four years to cover sharply rising costs for workers, imported water, chemicals, energy, construction projects and other priorities. The increases, which would incrementally kick in between January 2026 and January 2029, are recommended by two new studies analyzing future revenues and expenses […]
Concern Arises Over Lake Hodges Water Level: This Is Why
/in Media Coverage, News, San Diego County /by Jordan Beane /Fox 5 San Diegoby Amber CoakleyResidents and officials in North County are trying to raise the water level of Lake Hodges, but they’re facing their biggest challenge — the state mandate of levels. California government requires lakes to be no deeper than 280 feet; however, concerned people are asking that the reservoir be raised to 293 feet. As of Friday, […]
‘Forever Chemicals’ Detected in Sweetwater Reservoir
/in Media Coverage, News, San Diego County /by Jordan Beane /Fox 5 San Diegoby Jaime ChambersRoughly 200,000 San Diego County households get their tap water from the Sweetwater Authority. In a recent safety test, however, that water flagged a toxic chemical called PFAS, also known as a forever chemical. The level is not enough for action, but enough to trigger a mandatory state warning. “We have one data point. There […]
Vista Irrigation District Board Elects Officers For 2025
/in Media Coverage, News, San Diego County /by Jordan Beane /The Vista Press Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityThe Vista Irrigation District board of directors elected Patrick Sanchez as its president and Marty Miller as its vice-president for 2025 at its annual organizational meeting. Sanchez has served on the board of directors since March 2017. This will be the second time he has led the board since being elected. Sanchez represents Division 4, which […]
Water Rates Could Soar More Than 60% Within 5 Years Under Proposed Hikes
/in Media Coverage, News, San Diego County /by Jordan Beane /San Diego Union-Tribuneby David GarrickSan Diego could raise water rates by 61% and sewer rates 32% over four years to cover sharply rising costs for workers, imported water, chemicals, energy, construction projects and other priorities. The increases, which would incrementally kick in between January 2026 and January 2029, are recommended by two new studies analyzing future revenues and expenses […]