With the threat of heightened wildfire risk ever present in the San Diego region, the City of San Diego’s Public Utilities staff employs multiple strategies, including preventative maintenance and rapid response efforts, to ensure the continued reliability of the City’s water system in an emergency. In the event of public safety power shutoffs impacting water […]
The San Diego region’s future depends on water. The San Diego County Water Authority and its 22 member agencies depend on the skill and dedication of all their professionals to provide a safe, reliable water supply to support the region’s economy and the quality of life of its residents. Professional landscape maintenance personnel play a […]
Progress on the East County Advanced Water Purification Program (East County AWP) continues on schedule at multiple East County locations with significant milestones in recent months. Project construction is scheduled through 2025. The main project site at the purification treatment facility is busy, with roughly 280 workers working on completion. Nearly 90% of the concrete […]
Visitors enjoy seeing the variety of wildlife when visiting the City of San Diego’s Miramar Reservoir in the Scripps Ranch community. Recent visitors might have been surprised by an unusual group of animals: hundreds of goats grazing near the dam. The City’s Public Utilities Department contracted with a local company to have more than 250 goats clear dry […]
The reviews are in for the 2024 Vallecitos Water District’s annual Water Academy, featuring a tour of the District’s facilities. Participants raved about their opportunity to learn firsthand about the District’s operations from its professional staff in multiple disciplines, including James H. Gumpel, P.E., Vallecitos Water District General Manager. Among the stops along the tour: […]
Olivenhain Municipal Water District is beginning construction on new recycled water pipelines in Encinitas. The pipelines are part of a larger expansion of OMWD’s recycled water distribution system that will result in the savings of more than 12.5 million gallons of imported drinking water each year. This phase of the project involves installing pipelines on […]
As soon as the Water Authority’s Martin Coghill heard about a catastrophic pipeline failure in Calgary two weeks ago, he knew how distressing it could be. “When they’re in a situation where they call us for help from over 1,600 miles away, that’s a bad, bad day,” Coghill said. The Water Authority was quickly able […]
Much like your body, public infrastructure needs constant care and attention. Check-ups, tests, and consistent monitoring help you stay on top of your health. It’s similar with the regional water infrastructure, with 1,400 structures, 308 miles of large pipelines, a dam, a water treatment plant, as well as pump stations and hydroelectric facilities. All pieces […]
One of the largest water valves key to Helix Water District operations was recently replaced. The massive five-ton, five-foot diameter valve is one of the largest in the district’s operation. This valve isolates a section of pipe allowing water from Lake Jennings to flow into the R.M. Levy Water Treatment Plant. This replacement addresses two […]
Construction on the City of Poway’s clearwell replacement is anticipated to begin this fall following the award of contract to Gateway Pacific Contractors, Inc. The contract was awarded at the Sept. 19 Poway City Council meeting. The clearwell is Poway’s major storage reservoir for water treated at the water treatment plant, prior to being distributed […]
Water recycling reduces the need to import or develop additional drinking water supplies. It is a vital water management strategy to ensure a safe, reliable, and locally controlled water supply to support healthy environments, robust economies, and high quality of life. Water and wastewater agencies in San Diego County are developing or expanding their water […]
The award-winning Hauck Mesa Storage Reservoir enhances drinking water supply reliability and operational efficiency for the region. Construction was completed June 23 on the San Diego County Water Authority project in North San Diego County. Work started in March 2021 with the demolition of an out-of-service steel tank. Project work included construction of an underground […]
Community leaders and neighbors joined the Santa Fe Irrigation District in celebrating its 100th anniversary at a “Century of Service” event on June 21. The celebration at the San Dieguito Reservoir recognized SFID’s contributions to the community over the past 100 years and reflected on the water agency’s history and milestones. In addition to the […]
A recent upgrade to a Helix Water District treatment plant saved money for its ratepayers while ensuring a continued supply of high quality drinking water. After 20 years of service, the ozone disinfection system at the R.M. Levy Water Treatment Plant needed an upgrade. The projected cost of outsourcing the work needed came to $3.5 million. […]
The power and technology behind the Claude “Bud” Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant, which turns seawater into drinking water, is described in this video report from Reporter Trason Bragg. The Carlsbad Desalination Plant is the largest, most technologically advanced and energy-efficient desalination plant in the nation, and it has produced more than 100 billion gallons of drinking water for San […]
City of San Diego Working to Ensure Water System Readiness For Fire Emergencies
/in Facilities & Operations, News /by Gayle FalkenthalWith the threat of heightened wildfire risk ever present in the San Diego region, the City of San Diego’s Public Utilities staff employs multiple strategies, including preventative maintenance and rapid response efforts, to ensure the continued reliability of the City’s water system in an emergency. In the event of public safety power shutoffs impacting water […]
Water Industry Landscape Maintenance Pros Ensure Safety and Preserve Habitats
/in Facilities & Operations, News, Science/Environment /by Gayle FalkenthalThe San Diego region’s future depends on water. The San Diego County Water Authority and its 22 member agencies depend on the skill and dedication of all their professionals to provide a safe, reliable water supply to support the region’s economy and the quality of life of its residents. Professional landscape maintenance personnel play a […]
East County Advanced Water Project Fall Progress Report
/in Facilities & Operations, News /by Gayle FalkenthalProgress on the East County Advanced Water Purification Program (East County AWP) continues on schedule at multiple East County locations with significant milestones in recent months. Project construction is scheduled through 2025. The main project site at the purification treatment facility is busy, with roughly 280 workers working on completion. Nearly 90% of the concrete […]
Goats Help Maintain Miramar Reservoir, Reduce Fire Risk
/in Facilities & Operations, News, Science/Environment /by Gayle FalkenthalVisitors enjoy seeing the variety of wildlife when visiting the City of San Diego’s Miramar Reservoir in the Scripps Ranch community. Recent visitors might have been surprised by an unusual group of animals: hundreds of goats grazing near the dam. The City’s Public Utilities Department contracted with a local company to have more than 250 goats clear dry […]
Rave Reviews for Vallecitos Water Academy Facilities Tour
/in Facilities & Operations /by Gayle FalkenthalThe reviews are in for the 2024 Vallecitos Water District’s annual Water Academy, featuring a tour of the District’s facilities. Participants raved about their opportunity to learn firsthand about the District’s operations from its professional staff in multiple disciplines, including James H. Gumpel, P.E., Vallecitos Water District General Manager. Among the stops along the tour: […]
Recycled Water Pipeline Projects Ensure Reliable Water Supplies for Olivenhain Municipal Water District
/in Facilities & Operations, News /by Gayle FalkenthalOlivenhain Municipal Water District is beginning construction on new recycled water pipelines in Encinitas. The pipelines are part of a larger expansion of OMWD’s recycled water distribution system that will result in the savings of more than 12.5 million gallons of imported drinking water each year. This phase of the project involves installing pipelines on […]
San Diego Region ‘Not Immune’ to Calgary Pipeline Failure
/in Facilities & Operations, News /by Gayle FalkenthalAs soon as the Water Authority’s Martin Coghill heard about a catastrophic pipeline failure in Calgary two weeks ago, he knew how distressing it could be. “When they’re in a situation where they call us for help from over 1,600 miles away, that’s a bad, bad day,” Coghill said. The Water Authority was quickly able […]
Meet the “Robots” Protecting San Diego’s Water Pipelines
/in Facilities & Operations, News /by Kristiene GongMuch like your body, public infrastructure needs constant care and attention. Check-ups, tests, and consistent monitoring help you stay on top of your health. It’s similar with the regional water infrastructure, with 1,400 structures, 308 miles of large pipelines, a dam, a water treatment plant, as well as pump stations and hydroelectric facilities. All pieces […]
Helix Water District Replaces Aging Key Water Valve
/in Facilities & Operations /by Gayle FalkenthalOne of the largest water valves key to Helix Water District operations was recently replaced. The massive five-ton, five-foot diameter valve is one of the largest in the district’s operation. This valve isolates a section of pipe allowing water from Lake Jennings to flow into the R.M. Levy Water Treatment Plant. This replacement addresses two […]
Major Reservoir Upgrade is Part of Poway Water Infrastructure Program
/in Facilities & Operations, News /by Mike LeeConstruction on the City of Poway’s clearwell replacement is anticipated to begin this fall following the award of contract to Gateway Pacific Contractors, Inc. The contract was awarded at the Sept. 19 Poway City Council meeting. The clearwell is Poway’s major storage reservoir for water treated at the water treatment plant, prior to being distributed […]
Olivenhain Municipal Water District Marks Milestone Recycled Water Anniversary
/in Facilities & Operations, News /by Gayle FalkenthalWater recycling reduces the need to import or develop additional drinking water supplies. It is a vital water management strategy to ensure a safe, reliable, and locally controlled water supply to support healthy environments, robust economies, and high quality of life. Water and wastewater agencies in San Diego County are developing or expanding their water […]
Award-Winning Hauck Mesa Storage Reservoir Project
/in Facilities & Operations, News /by Kimberlyn VelasquezThe award-winning Hauck Mesa Storage Reservoir enhances drinking water supply reliability and operational efficiency for the region. Construction was completed June 23 on the San Diego County Water Authority project in North San Diego County. Work started in March 2021 with the demolition of an out-of-service steel tank. Project work included construction of an underground […]
Santa Fe Irrigation District Celebrates a Century of Service
/in Facilities & Operations, News /by Gayle FalkenthalCommunity leaders and neighbors joined the Santa Fe Irrigation District in celebrating its 100th anniversary at a “Century of Service” event on June 21. The celebration at the San Dieguito Reservoir recognized SFID’s contributions to the community over the past 100 years and reflected on the water agency’s history and milestones. In addition to the […]
Helix Water District Upgrades Water Treatment, Saves Costs
/in Facilities & Operations, News /by Gayle FalkenthalA recent upgrade to a Helix Water District treatment plant saved money for its ratepayers while ensuring a continued supply of high quality drinking water. After 20 years of service, the ozone disinfection system at the R.M. Levy Water Treatment Plant needed an upgrade. The projected cost of outsourcing the work needed came to $3.5 million. […]
Turning Seawater into Drinking Water
/in Facilities & Operations, News /by Mike Lee /Atlanta News Now (CBS)by Trason Bragg Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthorityThe power and technology behind the Claude “Bud” Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant, which turns seawater into drinking water, is described in this video report from Reporter Trason Bragg. The Carlsbad Desalination Plant is the largest, most technologically advanced and energy-efficient desalination plant in the nation, and it has produced more than 100 billion gallons of drinking water for San […]