A new water tank to help fight fires from the air was unveiled in San Marcos Tuesday. Helicopters with capabilities to drop water onto fires aerially are one of the most crucial firefighting tools. The New HeloPod can be filled with 5,000 gallons of water in under three minutes.
County water officials say the amount they charge local agencies for wholesale water must increase 39 percent over the next three years, including a hike between 16 percent and 22 percent during 2025.
We’re all in hot water. Sometimes there’s not enough water, sometimes too much. Either way, water costs for San Diegans will increase to sticker-shock level and maybe beyond, if that’s possible. And using less won’t help much.
Residents in Cardiff will see their sewer fees increase by 15 percent for each of the next four years, while central Encinitas sewer customers will see their rates go up by 19 percent for each of the next five. The Encinitas City Council gave its initial approval to both sets of substantial price increases Wednesday, […]
New Wildfire Fighting Tool Unveiled in North County
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Chelsea Campos /Fox 5 San Diegoby Zara BarkerA new water tank to help fight fires from the air was unveiled in San Marcos Tuesday. Helicopters with capabilities to drop water onto fires aerially are one of the most crucial firefighting tools. The New HeloPod can be filled with 5,000 gallons of water in under three minutes.
Local Water Agencies Facing 39 Percent Hike in Costs for Wholesale Water
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Chelsea Campos /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby David Garrick Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthorityCounty water officials say the amount they charge local agencies for wholesale water must increase 39 percent over the next three years, including a hike between 16 percent and 22 percent during 2025.
Opinion: Changing Water Reality Upends Huge Project, Pushes Rates Higher
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Chelsea Campos /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Michael Smolens Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthorityWe’re all in hot water. Sometimes there’s not enough water, sometimes too much. Either way, water costs for San Diegans will increase to sticker-shock level and maybe beyond, if that’s possible. And using less won’t help much.
Sewer Fees to Rise in Cardiff and Encinitas
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Chelsea Campos /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Barbara HenryResidents in Cardiff will see their sewer fees increase by 15 percent for each of the next four years, while central Encinitas sewer customers will see their rates go up by 19 percent for each of the next five. The Encinitas City Council gave its initial approval to both sets of substantial price increases Wednesday, […]