Despite receiving roughly half of normal rainfall this water year, the San Diego County Water Authority not only has plenty of water to meet regional demand for the foreseeable future but is seeking to transfer a limited amount of supplies to areas of the West with greater water scarcity. Selling or leasing water to other agencies will help offset the cost of multi-generational water investments by the region and address affordability challenges that are being felt by water agencies across the state and nation. By offering a limited amount of highly reliable water, the Water Authority can both retain water […]
The U.S. Department of the Interior has awarded the San Diego County Water Authority $19.4 million for permanent upgrades to the seawater intake at the Claude “Bud” Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. “Securing federal funding is part of the Water Authority’s long-term strategy. Maintaining critical infrastructure ensures the continued delivery of safe and reliable water supplies while minimizing the financial impact to our ratepayers.” Water Authority Board Chair Mel Katz In total, Interior announced $142 million in grants for large-scale water recycling and desalination projects that will create additional water supply, increasing resilience and water security […]
Work halfway completed on $66M project, spanning several communities
Ocean waters near the Carlsbad plant remain healthy after nearly a decade of service
Appointments Also Include New Water Authority Representatives to MWD, SANDAG
Water Authority, Imperial Irrigation District and Metropolitan Water District execute second agreement to save money and boost Colorado River
Region has sufficient water supplies ahead of an expected La Niña
Renovation project will positively impact multiple Southern California water agencies
Frank Hilliker is Vice Chair and Joy Lyndes becomes Secretary
Increase up to 14% approved for 2025 after more cost cutting
