College students across San Diego County can win free food and other prizes while contributing to regional water conservation efforts as the fall semester gets under way. The San Diego County Water Authority has delivered thousands of refrigerator magnets with indoor water conservation tips to campuses and invited students to promote water conservation by posting “selfies” with the magnets as part of a social media campaign.
Category Archives: Water Use
Water Authority Expands Drought Outreach Campaign
With mandatory water-use restrictions now in effect, the San Diego County Water Authority will ramp up its water conservation campaign by making information more accessible online, expanding drought education presentations, encouraging greater public participation, and improving conservation resources so they are easier to use.
Spring Forward by Checking Irrigation Systems When Changing Clocks
The start of daylight saving time on March 11 offers residents a seasonal reminder to check their irrigation systems for efficient operation when they change their clocks. It’s important to ensure irrigation timers are set correctly and that irrigation systems function properly because about half of the water used at typical California homes is outdoors and inefficiencies can waste large volumes of water. The beginning and end of daylight saving time provide great opportunities to adjust irrigation controllers so they match the season; as seasons change and plants become established, their water needs also change. In addition, residents should look […]
Water Authority Board Declares Drought Alert Condition with Mandatory Water-Use Restrictions
The San Diego County Water Authority’s Board of Directors on Thursday unanimously activated the next stage of the region’s drought response plan and declared a Drought Alert condition calling for mandatory water conservation measures to keep as much water as possible in storage for 2015. It is up to the Water Authority’s 24 member agencies to set appropriate restrictions for their communities.
Water-Saving Superstar Promotion Kicks Off with U-T San Diego
San Diego County residents can enter the Water-Saving Superstar promotion for a chance to win a pair of round-trip tickets on Southwest Airlines beginning Wednesday, Oct. 15. U-T San Diego, in partnership with the San Diego County Water Authority, will feature six of the most inspirational Water-Saving Superstar stories in online videos reflecting the theme “saving every day, every way.”
Countywide Water Use Decreases 4 Percent in September
Water use in San Diego County dropped 4 percent in September 2014 compared to September 2013 even though temperatures last month were higher than average and far higher than they were the prior September. The latest figures indicate that residents and businesses across the region are conserving water; however, more water savings are necessary to preserve stored water reserves in case serious drought conditions continue into 2015.
Countywide Water Use Increases 6 Percent in October
Driven by extremely high temperatures, potable water use in San Diego County rose 6 percent in October 2014 compared to October 2013. The year-over-year increase follows water use decreases in August and September compared to the same months a year ago.
The average daily maximum temperature in October 2014 was about 6 degrees above normal while the average was slightly below normal in October 2013. During the seven-day stretch from Oct. 2-8, 2014, the average daily maximum temperature was 14 degrees above normal.
San Diego Region Attracts More Than $15 Million for Water Projects
The San Diego region has been awarded more than $15 million in fast-tracked funding by the state Department of Water Resources for a variety of projects aimed at increasing local water supplies and decreasing demands. Together, the projects will produce or save more than 12,000 acre-feet of water annually, enough to serve nearly 25,000 typical four-person homes.
Water Authority Board Chair Thanks Voters for Supporting State Water Bond
“We salute the residents of San Diego County for their strong and enduring commitment to a safe and reliable water supply as shown by their support for the state water bond – Proposition 1 – on the Nov. 4 ballot. A Water Authority poll earlier this year showed that nearly 80 percent of respondents supported the Water Authority’s strategy to diversify the region’s water supply, and we saw that commitment to similar solutions statewide clearly on election night.
Water Authority Reminds Region to Turn Off Sprinklers During Storms
With two storms forecast to hit the region starting early next week, the San Diego County Water Authority is reminding residents, businesses and public agencies to temporarily shut off their landscape watering systems. Irrigation systems can be turned off for several days following storms bringing measurable amounts of rain and up to a week or more following heavy storms.