The San Diego County Water Authority's regional water transportation, treatment, and storage system is fully operational and meeting all member agency demands, despite Thursday's power outage.
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San Diego County Water Authority responds to Rancho Peñasquitos water spill
On Nov.18 at approximately 9:30 p.m., the San Diego County Water Authority discovered water flowing out of an air release/vacuum valve structure on the agency’s Pipeline 5. The structure is located in Rancho Peñasquitos just north of Carmel Mountain Road. Pipeline 5, which had recently been drained for routine internal inspection and maintenance, was in the process of being refilled when the incident occurred.
San Diego County Water Authority pipeline to be shut down for regular maintenance
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In its continuing efforts to ensure a safe and reliable water supply for San Diego County, the San Diego County Water Authority will drain and inspect an untreated water pipeline in its Second Aqueduct from Nov. 9 to Nov. 18.
Free Guide Shows Homeowners How to Create “WaterSmart” Landscapes
Homeowners looking for help on how to transform their yards from water guzzlers to more sustainable displays of water efficiency and beauty now have a new, free guidebook to show them the way.
Carlsbad Desalination Plant Supports Statewide Energy Conservation Efforts
Cutting-edge technology and local control give plant flexibility for intermittent operational reductions during peak-use periods
Water Authority Finds Grand Jury’s Water Rates Report Is “Right on the Money”
The San Diego County Water Authority Board of Directors today largely concurred with the key findings contained in a recent San Diego County Grand Jury report on water rates. The Board determined the agency has implemented or is implementing the report’s recommended actions for developing new local water supplies, pushing for fair representation at the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and improving public outreach.
New contractor selected to complete Moreno-Lakeside Pipeline project
Archer Western Contractors has been selected by the Hartford, the bond company for the San Diego County Water Authority’s Moreno-Lakeside Pipeline, as the completion contractor for the construction project. Archer Western replaces Kenko, Inc., which departed the project in July.
The company is mobilizing personnel and equipment and will resume construction on the pipeline within the next two weeks. The project is expected to remain on schedule, with a winter 2004 completion date.
Four agencies sign historic Colorado River deal
After eight years of negotiations, representatives from the San Diego County Water Authority and three water agencies met in Los Angeles today to sign documents required to implement the Quantification Settlement Agreement, an accord that fundamentally changes the way Colorado River water is distributed and used in California. Officials from the San Diego County Water Authority, Imperial Irrigation District, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, Coachella Valley Water District and state and federal governments signed agreements that execute the landmark agreement.
Final Judgment Entered in Favor of Water Authority in 2010-2012 Rate Litigation
San Diego region is stronger together while working to resolve remaining MWD issues
Water Authority Receives Strong Ratings from Credit Agencies
The San Diego County Water Authority’s long-term senior lien credit ratings of AA+, AA+ and Aa2 were affirmed today by Standard and Poor’s, Fitch and Moody’s, respectively. In addition, the three agencies issued the Water Authority new subordinate lien credit ratings of AA, AA and Aa3, respectively. These excellent credit ratings will help the Water Authority optimize its debt portfolio and minimize the cost of financing important water supply reliability projects.