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Water Authority Sets 2017 Rates Near Low End of Projections

The San Diego County Water Authority Board of Directors today adopted rate increases of 6.4 percent for untreated water and…

Jun 23, 2016

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Carlsbad Desalination Project Receives Top Honors for Maximizing Cost-Effectiveness through Public-Private Partnership

Carlsbad, CA - The Carlsbad Desalination Project was recognized for "stretching taxpayer dollars through cooperation between the public and private…

Jun 17, 2016

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Region Ramps Up Water Savings as 12-Month Average of 22 Percent Far Exceeds Goal

Preliminary data released by the San Diego County Water Authority show that from June 2015 through May 2016, the San…

Jun 16, 2016

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Analysis Shows Sufficient Water Supplies for San Diego Region Using New State Formula

The San Diego County Water Authority and its member agencies have sufficient water supplies to meet demands even during three…

Jun 9, 2016

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Water Authority Executes Money-Saving $340 Million Bond Sale

The San Diego County Water Authority this week priced a $340 million bond sale that will reduce the cost of…

Jun 9, 2016

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Water Authority’s ‘To Quench a Thirst’ Documentary Highlights Region’s Water History

The San Diego County Water Authority has released a succinct yet engaging new documentary series that highlights the major events…

Jun 2, 2016

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S&P Raises Water Authority’s Senior Lien Credit Rating to AAA

S&P Global Ratings today announced that it has upgraded the San Diego County Water Authority's senior lien credit rating to…

May 25, 2016

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Proposed Rate Increases for 2017 Driven by MWD and Desalination

The San Diego County Water Authority staff has proposed increasing rates charged to member agencies by 6.4 percent for untreated…

May 24, 2016

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Region’s Success Saving Water Continues with Sharp Reduction in April Use

Preliminary data released by the San Diego County Water Authority show that the San Diego region continues to beat the…

May 23, 2016

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Water Authority Issues Statement on Drought Actions by the State Water Board

"We appreciate the State Water Board's willingness to revise its regulation by allowing water agencies to certify the adequacy of…

May 19, 2016

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Region’s Long-Term Water Management Strategy Released for Public Review

The development of drought-resilient water resources and a sustained emphasis on water-use efficiency mean that San Diego County will continue…

Apr 29, 2016

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Water Savings Rebound; Region Beats State Mandates Through March

Preliminary data released today by the San Diego County Water Authority show that the San Diego area is continuing to…

Apr 25, 2016