Industry

Helix Water District Board of Directors approved water rates and service charges for fiscal years 2021-22 and 2022-23 on Wednesday, April 28, 2021. These rates and charges were based on recommendations made by an independent rate consultant. The consultant determined that the adjustments were necessary for the continued safe and …

The San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA) and the Vallecitos Water District have reached an agreement over pipeline repairs and how to measure water deliveries. The settlement was approved by the SDCWA’s Board of Directors earlier this month, bringing an end to a $6 million lawsuit filed by Vallecitos last …

The State Water Resources Control Board on Friday issued a Cease and Desist Order directing Nestle Waters North America to stop its spring water diversions in the San Bernardino National Forest. According to the Board, Nestle has been unlawfully diverting water for years. In response to multiple complaints alleging that …

Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) recently announced the selection of Joe Mouawad to lead the district as the General Manager following a nationwide search. EMWD’s Board of Directors unanimously approved the hire. Mouawad has served in various leadership roles with EMWD for the past 15 years and has nearly 30 …

General Waste Discharge Requirements for Discharges from Irrigated Lands, also known as Ag Order 4.0, were adopted by the Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board last week.  There has been unease among farmers throughout the lengthy development process as to how the rule will affect production. The order requires …

During the April 14 meeting, Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s Board of Directors unanimously approved utilizing a $2 million refund to reduce future rate increases to OMWD ratepayers. “This is a tremendous victory for our region and our ratepayers,” said OMWD Board Treasurer Christy Guerin. “The court rulings will not only …