March 18, 2022 – “Today’s announcement about reduced allocations from the State Water Project brings into focus the increasing challenges created by the megadrought. This is an emergency felt throughout the state and we strongly support continued conservation. “Reduced water deliveries from the State Water Project highlight how the San Diego region’s conservation ethic combined […]
Chula Vista, Calif. – At its meeting on March 9, the Governing Board (Board) of the South Bay Irrigation District (SBID) adopted the Final Redistricting Plan, which sets Board Member Division boundaries to ensure divisions equally reflect voter population. Prior to adoption of the plan, public participation was invited at two public hearings. The processing […]
Vista, Calif. – Vista Irrigation District board of directors will hold a public hearing on March 16, 2022 at 9:00 AM to discuss proposed adjustments to division boundaries as part of the decennial redistricting process. Every ten years, agencies with by-district election systems, such as Vista Irrigation District (District), must use new federal census data […]
March 9, 2022 – Tens of millions of gallons of water will soon be flowing again through a major pipeline in North County following successful repairs on a distressed section of Pipeline 4 near Bonsall. San Diego County Water Authority staff detected potential pipeline weaknesses just north of West Lilac Road in late January using real-time […]
Chula Vista, Calif. – To assist customers with costs associated with leak repairs and to help conserve our most precious resource – water, Sweetwater Authority (Authority) is offering rebates of up to $75 for repairs from March 1, 2022, through June 30, 2022. The special rebate is in celebration of the national Fix a Leak […]
The San Diego County Water Authority is proactively fixing a 90-inch diameter pipeline in Bonsall as part of the agency’s long-term commitment to maintaining regional investments in water supply reliability and affordability. Water Authority staff detected potential pipeline weaknesses just north of West Lilac Road in late January using real-time acoustic fiber-optic monitoring. This technology locates […]
Vista, Calif. – Vista Irrigation District board of directors will hold a public hearing on March 2, 2022 at 9 a.m. to discuss proposed adjustments to division boundaries as part of the decennial redistricting process. Every ten years, agencies with by-district election systems, such as Vista Irrigation District, must use new federal census data to […]
Encinitas, Calif. — At its February 16 meeting, Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s Board of Directors recognized seven amateur photographers for their winning images in the fifteenth annual Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve photo contest. The contest offers photographers an opportunity to share images of the natural beauty protected at EFRR through a partnership between OMWD, the […]
February 7, 2022 – Eva Plajzer, a 30-year civil engineering and management professional, has been appointed Director of Operations and Maintenance for the San Diego County Water Authority. She fills the position vacated by the retirement of Jim Fisher, whose 32-year career included nearly 10 years in a leadership role at the Water Authority.
Chula Vista, Calif. – Sweetwater Authority (Authority) recently received $633,540 from the COVID-19 relief fund. The money will cover residential and commercial water debt accrued between March 4, 2020 and June 15, 2021. Funds were distributed directly to the Authority and will be applied to delinquent accounts to cover outstanding balances. Unused funds will be […]
February 2, 2022 – The three major U.S. rating agencies reported strong credit ratings and credit quality for the San Diego County Water Authority kicking off 2022. Newly released analysis by Fitch Ratings, S&P Global, and Moody’s allow the Water Authority to optimize its debt portfolio and minimize the cost of financing vital water reliability […]
January 27, 2022 – As partners, the City of San Diego and the San Diego County Water Authority will begin negotiations on a project development agreement with the BHE Kiewit Team to develop Phase 1 of the potential San Vicente Energy Storage Facility Project, which could generate enough energy for about 135,000 households. The proposed project is subject to […]
Chula Vista, Calif. – Sweetwater Authority (Authority) is currently offering two contest opportunities for customers. Both the annual High School Photo Contest and WaterSmart Landscape Contest are now open for entries. “The Governing Board is proud to offer these yearly contest opportunities to customers as a way to celebrate the importance of our most precious […]
Chula Vista, Calif. – La agencia de agua Sweetwater Authority (Sweetwater) ofrece a sus clientes la oportunidad de participar en dos concursos. Las inscripciones están abiertas para el concurso fotográfico anual para escuelas secundarias y el concurso de jardines WaterSmart. “La Mesa Directiva se enorgullece de ofrecer estas oportunidades de concursos anuales a los clientes, […]
Chula Vista, Calif. – The Sweetwater Authority Governing Board voted and approved capacity fees for the South Bay Gaylord Pacific Hotel and Convention Center at its January 12 meeting. This is a significant step in moving to the next phase of the permitting process and progress in the Chula Vista Bayfront Development project.
State Water Project Declines Highlight Drought’s Severity
/in Agency News, News /by Mike LeeMarch 18, 2022 – “Today’s announcement about reduced allocations from the State Water Project brings into focus the increasing challenges created by the megadrought. This is an emergency felt throughout the state and we strongly support continued conservation. “Reduced water deliveries from the State Water Project highlight how the San Diego region’s conservation ethic combined […]
Approved Redistricting Plan Ensures Equal Representation Across Director Divisions
/in Agency News, News /by Gayle FalkenthalChula Vista, Calif. – At its meeting on March 9, the Governing Board (Board) of the South Bay Irrigation District (SBID) adopted the Final Redistricting Plan, which sets Board Member Division boundaries to ensure divisions equally reflect voter population. Prior to adoption of the plan, public participation was invited at two public hearings. The processing […]
Vista Irrigation District To Hold Public Hearing on Redistricting
/in Agency News, News /by Gayle FalkenthalVista, Calif. – Vista Irrigation District board of directors will hold a public hearing on March 16, 2022 at 9:00 AM to discuss proposed adjustments to division boundaries as part of the decennial redistricting process. Every ten years, agencies with by-district election systems, such as Vista Irrigation District (District), must use new federal census data […]
Successful Pipeline 4 Repair Saves San Diego County Ratepayers Money
/in Agency News, News /by Mike LeeMarch 9, 2022 – Tens of millions of gallons of water will soon be flowing again through a major pipeline in North County following successful repairs on a distressed section of Pipeline 4 near Bonsall. San Diego County Water Authority staff detected potential pipeline weaknesses just north of West Lilac Road in late January using real-time […]
Receive Up to $75 For Fixing A Leak Now Through The End of June
/in Agency News, News /by Gayle FalkenthalChula Vista, Calif. – To assist customers with costs associated with leak repairs and to help conserve our most precious resource – water, Sweetwater Authority (Authority) is offering rebates of up to $75 for repairs from March 1, 2022, through June 30, 2022. The special rebate is in celebration of the national Fix a Leak […]
North County Water Delivery System Repairs Start March 1 in Bonsall
/in Agency News, News /by Mike LeeThe San Diego County Water Authority is proactively fixing a 90-inch diameter pipeline in Bonsall as part of the agency’s long-term commitment to maintaining regional investments in water supply reliability and affordability. Water Authority staff detected potential pipeline weaknesses just north of West Lilac Road in late January using real-time acoustic fiber-optic monitoring. This technology locates […]
Vista Irrigation District To Hold Public Hearings On Redistricting
/in Agency News, News /by Gayle FalkenthalVista, Calif. – Vista Irrigation District board of directors will hold a public hearing on March 2, 2022 at 9 a.m. to discuss proposed adjustments to division boundaries as part of the decennial redistricting process. Every ten years, agencies with by-district election systems, such as Vista Irrigation District, must use new federal census data to […]
Photographers Recognized in Annual Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve Contest
/in Agency News, News /by Gayle FalkenthalEncinitas, Calif. — At its February 16 meeting, Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s Board of Directors recognized seven amateur photographers for their winning images in the fifteenth annual Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve photo contest. The contest offers photographers an opportunity to share images of the natural beauty protected at EFRR through a partnership between OMWD, the […]
Eva Plajzer Named Director of O&M for Water Authority
/in Agency News, News /by Mike LeeFebruary 7, 2022 – Eva Plajzer, a 30-year civil engineering and management professional, has been appointed Director of Operations and Maintenance for the San Diego County Water Authority. She fills the position vacated by the retirement of Jim Fisher, whose 32-year career included nearly 10 years in a leadership role at the Water Authority.
Sweetwater Authority Receives Funding From State For Water Bill Debt Accrued During COVID-19
/in Agency News, News /by Gayle FalkenthalChula Vista, Calif. – Sweetwater Authority (Authority) recently received $633,540 from the COVID-19 relief fund. The money will cover residential and commercial water debt accrued between March 4, 2020 and June 15, 2021. Funds were distributed directly to the Authority and will be applied to delinquent accounts to cover outstanding balances. Unused funds will be […]
Credit Agencies Cite Water Authority Diversification, Reliability for Strong Ratings
/in Agency News, News /by Mike LeeFebruary 2, 2022 – The three major U.S. rating agencies reported strong credit ratings and credit quality for the San Diego County Water Authority kicking off 2022. Newly released analysis by Fitch Ratings, S&P Global, and Moody’s allow the Water Authority to optimize its debt portfolio and minimize the cost of financing vital water reliability […]
San Vicente Potential Energy Storage Facility Project Moves Ahead
/in Agency News, News /by Mike LeeJanuary 27, 2022 – As partners, the City of San Diego and the San Diego County Water Authority will begin negotiations on a project development agreement with the BHE Kiewit Team to develop Phase 1 of the potential San Vicente Energy Storage Facility Project, which could generate enough energy for about 135,000 households. The proposed project is subject to […]
Local Contest Opportunities For Sweetwater Authority Customers Highlight Importance of Water
/in Agency News, News /by Gayle FalkenthalChula Vista, Calif. – Sweetwater Authority (Authority) is currently offering two contest opportunities for customers. Both the annual High School Photo Contest and WaterSmart Landscape Contest are now open for entries. “The Governing Board is proud to offer these yearly contest opportunities to customers as a way to celebrate the importance of our most precious […]
Oportunidades de Concursos Locales Para Los Clientes de Sweetwater Authority Destacan La Importancia Del Agua
/in Agency News, News /by Gayle FalkenthalChula Vista, Calif. – La agencia de agua Sweetwater Authority (Sweetwater) ofrece a sus clientes la oportunidad de participar en dos concursos. Las inscripciones están abiertas para el concurso fotográfico anual para escuelas secundarias y el concurso de jardines WaterSmart. “La Mesa Directiva se enorgullece de ofrecer estas oportunidades de concursos anuales a los clientes, […]
Sweetwater Authority Governing Board Approves Next Steps in Chula Vista Bayfront Development
/in Agency News, News /by Gayle FalkenthalChula Vista, Calif. – The Sweetwater Authority Governing Board voted and approved capacity fees for the South Bay Gaylord Pacific Hotel and Convention Center at its January 12 meeting. This is a significant step in moving to the next phase of the permitting process and progress in the Chula Vista Bayfront Development project.