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Long, dirty wait for recycling car wash list from San Diego Water Department
San Diego Water Department needs weeks to find car wash info
Michael Gets All Wet & Fishy.....But Creates an Aquaponic Miracle
Miracles don't happen often enough in our world. But when Michael starts growing his own fish and food in his garage, then you know that there's some divine intervention because Michael doesn't fish and he's got a brown thumb that makes all leafy things tremble. So how did Advocate Michael become Farmer Michael? One word: AQUAPONICS.
How to wash a car without wasting San Diego water
Wash you car without wasting water - and cutting run-off
CA Dept of Water Resource plans drought briefing in San Diego June 30
Announcing a state workshop June 30
San Diego Water Authority to vote on water rate increases
San Diego County Water Authority, the regional water boss, will vote on water rate increases for 2010 at June 25 meeting.
South Orange County plans water rate hikes by June 25th - with government quote of the day
Link to OCRegister story, with the quote:
Water Enforcement counts on snitching, not use
Final supply water cuts are set, and city figures cutting watering days will meet the numbers. But look out for the neighbors!
San Diego City Water Department is blaming Channel 10 News for its ridiculous water bills
June 4, 2009 -10 News is exposing horrific billing abuses by the City Water Department. The investigation is based on complaints filed with UCAN's Water Project. Now, in a twist that is worthy of Joseph Heller's Catch 22, the City is BLAMING the crisis on Channel 10 News ... Get the rest of the story.
Camp Pendleton desalination plant might make economic sense if delayed until 2018
A proposal is being floated to build a desalination plant from the ground up on Camp Pendleton property. Early estimates are that the billion-dollar plant could produce enough water for more than 300,000 homes. MORE
Water Bill issues? The Fraud Squad can help!
Need help resolving a dispute with a company? Get individualized help with your dispute from the Fraud Squad by using our Online Complaint Forms. Once you've filled out a complaint, call the Fraud Squad Hotline at (619) 696-6966!
Water Rate Increase 2007
The City of San Diego is committed to increasing water and sewer rates for the 2008 fiscal year. The current proposal leaves many questions to be answered regarding rate structure and the disproportionate increase of rates for some customer classes, while others receive reductions.
Sewer Refund Settlement 2006
After over two years of litigation, the City and UCAN's Executive Director Michael Shames have agreed to a settlement that would return about $40 million to overcharged residential customers and, perhaps more importantly, allow for the creation of independent oversight of City water and sewer operations. Check out this Issue Center for everything you need to know about the refund!
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