The San Diego County Water Authority said the state Department of Water Resources' announcement Monday of a low initial allocation of water deliveries to the State Water Project (SWP) was expected due to continuing dry conditions this fall and serves as the latest reminder of the region's need to increase voluntary water conservation.
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Water use restrictions lifted for Ramona Municipal Water District customers
Update: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 30
Water use restrictions have been lifted for Ramona Municipal Water District customers as of 9:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29. The following advisory was issued:
CANCELLATION OF UNSAFE WATER ALERT
On October 25, 2007 you were notified of the need to not use the water supply served to your home for drinking or cooking purposes.
Water Authority Explores Major Hydropower Project at San Vicente Reservoir
The San Diego County Water Authority, in partnership with the city of San Diego, is preparing to assess the potential for a major hydroelectric power project at San Vicente Reservoir to boost the region’s local energy supply now that the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station is permanently offline.
The proposed pumped storage project could generate up to 500 megawatts, enough power for approximately 325,000 homes. It would require the construction of a small reservoir in the hills above San Vicente Reservoir, along with other facilities.
Water Service Restored to Ramona; Do-Not-Drink Order Remains in Effect
Water service has been restored to all residential and commercial meters in the Ramona Municipal Water District, but the community remains under a state Department of Public Health “do not drink” order.
Water testing is currently being conducted throughout the Ramona water system to meet public health requirements. The state Department of Public Health requires two consecutive clean tests in a 48-hour period before the do-not-drink order can be lifted.
Governor’s Call to Action Underscores Need to Save Water Immediately
“Today’s call to action by the governor and the record low April snowpack emphasize just how urgent water conservation is for San Diego County and the rest of California. While we are still reviewing the details of this morning’s executive order, we support the governor’s leadership and will do everything possible to help our region comply with the mandates.
Water Authority launches 20gallonchallenge.com to support conservation campaign
The San Diego County Water Authority today launched www.20gallonchallenge.com, a Web site dedicated to supporting the region's "20-Gallon Challenge" voluntary water conservation initiative. The Water Authority, in collaboration with its 24 member retail water agencies, created the Web site to help educate residents, businesses and public agencies about the urgent need to save water and what they can do to help meet the campaign's goal of reducing the region's water use by 20 gallons of water a day per person.
Water Authority Board Approves Filing a Lawsuit Against Metropolitan Water District Challenging Illegal Water Rates
The San Diego County Water Authority Board of Directors today unanimously approved filing suit against the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California challenging the 2011 and 2012 water rates that MWD adopted in April.
Federal judge orders massive cut in water supply deliveries from the Bay Delta
Today in Fresno, U. S. District Court Judge Oliver W. Wanger announced a series of severe restrictions on the operations of the massive pumps that supply water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta to 25 million Californians (about two-thirds of all Californians), including 3 million residents of San Diego County, to protect threatened fish in the Bay-Delta.
Judge Orders MWD to Produce Evidence in Rate Case
A San Francisco Superior Court judge on Wednesday ordered the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California to produce information no later than May 10 that shows how it allocates its costs to rates or admit it does not have any evidence to support its current allocation of its costs to its rates.
New Landscape Transformation Program Increases Incentives in San Diego County
Residents in San Diego County now can receive $2.75 per square foot for replacing turf with sustainable landscaping features as part of a new Landscape Transformation Program launched today across Southern California. The new program includes a partnership by the San Diego County Water Authority and the Los Angeles-based Metropolitan Water District of Southern California to boost the per-square-foot incentive amount available in the Water Authority’s service area and streamline the application process. “Over the past few years, the Water Authority has helped foster sustainable landscaping through financial incentives, a demonstration garden, hands-on classes and publication of a detailed guidebook,” […]