To illustrate the pervasiveness of damage caused by California’s rising epidemic of wildfires, researchers are now connecting the problem to an influx of dangerous contaminants in drinking water delivery systems. Due to increasingly dry conditions, California’s forests are becoming highly susceptible to rampant wildfires, a trend highlighted by the so-called “Camp Fire” in November 2018, […]
Gusty Santa Ana winds and high temperatures will slightly increase the danger of fire Tuesday in San Diego County, according to the National Weather Service. A low-pressure system hanging over Southern California will produce Santa Ana winds with gusts that could reach 30 mph in San Diego County, meteorologist Stefanie Sullivan said. Humidity could drop […]
Crews from the Fallbrook Public Utility District are helping rebuild water services in Paradise, Calif. after the devastating November 2018 Camp Fire. The Camp Fire burned 153,336 acres, destroyed 18,793 structures, caused 85 deaths and three firefighter injuries. The Camp Fire is the deadliest, most destructive fire in California’s history, according to CAL FIRE. Colter […]
The Santa Fe Irrigation District board recommended moving forward with a new five-tier rate structure for its proposed three percent water rate increase. The vote was 4-1 with Director Marlene King opposed. The Santa Fe Irrigation District (SFID) board is expected to make a final decision on the rates by January 2020 to ensure the […]
California Wildfires Pose Drinking Water Contaminant Challenge
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water Onlineby Peter ChawagaTo illustrate the pervasiveness of damage caused by California’s rising epidemic of wildfires, researchers are now connecting the problem to an influx of dangerous contaminants in drinking water delivery systems. Due to increasingly dry conditions, California’s forests are becoming highly susceptible to rampant wildfires, a trend highlighted by the so-called “Camp Fire” in November 2018, […]
Gusty Santa Ana Winds Increase Risk of Fire Weather
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Times of San Diegoby Chris JenneweinGusty Santa Ana winds and high temperatures will slightly increase the danger of fire Tuesday in San Diego County, according to the National Weather Service. A low-pressure system hanging over Southern California will produce Santa Ana winds with gusts that could reach 30 mph in San Diego County, meteorologist Stefanie Sullivan said. Humidity could drop […]
Fallbrook PUD Crews Help Paradise Camp Fire Recovery Efforts
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News NetworkCrews from the Fallbrook Public Utility District are helping rebuild water services in Paradise, Calif. after the devastating November 2018 Camp Fire. The Camp Fire burned 153,336 acres, destroyed 18,793 structures, caused 85 deaths and three firefighter injuries. The Camp Fire is the deadliest, most destructive fire in California’s history, according to CAL FIRE. Colter […]
Santa Fe Irrigation Selects Multi-Tiered Structure For Water Rate Increases
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Ranchos Santa Fe Reviewby Karen BillingThe Santa Fe Irrigation District board recommended moving forward with a new five-tier rate structure for its proposed three percent water rate increase. The vote was 4-1 with Director Marlene King opposed. The Santa Fe Irrigation District (SFID) board is expected to make a final decision on the rates by January 2020 to ensure the […]