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Policies not drought friendly
Homeowner associations and city codes all over California enforce the watering of lawns. More.
San Diego County Water Authority reacts
Yesterday the San Diego County Water Authority had a busy day. More.
MWD declared Water Supply Alert
A water supply alert was declared by the Metropolitan Water District's board of directors on Tuesday. Read more.
Damning a River to Increase Water Supply. Why?
The damaging consequences of water storage projects are often severe -- and unnecessary. Read this account of just such a storage project, located in Yosemite National Park. Read it and weep.
California's statewide drought - what do we do?
Today Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger proclaimed a statewide drought and issued an executive order addressing the urgent situation in California. To read the press release, click here. But does the Governor's actions really make a difference?
Decrease in water resources to challenge Western states, report on climate change concludes
Climate changes and their far reaching impacts are reported in new study. Read More.
Los Angeles unveils aggressive water conservation plan
San Diego county is facing the same water crisis as the city of Los Angeles and must start its very own aggressive program. The sooner we, the citizens of San Diego, start addressing the reality of our situation the sooner we can shape our outcome. I have to tip my hat to those in San Diego who are taking up the city's 20-gallon challenge. That said, the savings doesn't seem, to me, to be enough but rather, a drop in the bucket. Read more.
UCAN can solicit funds to audit city, judge rules
San Diego Union Tribune: A judge has ruled that the City must insert invitations to join UCAN in its water bills as part of a court-ordered settlement against the Water Dept. for deceptive billings. Learn more.
UCAN VICTORIOUS IN CITY WATER CASE! - Judge rules that UCAN gets access to City water/sewer bills
UCAN is FLUSHED WITH PRIDE today after prevailing in a court action involving the City of San Diego's Water and Sewer Department. As part of the court order, the Department will be required to insert UCAN's solicitations into city water bills ... more.
San Diego City Council authorizes another water rate increase proposal
KGTV 10News.com: The San Diego City Council has authorized Mayor Sanders' water rate increase proposal. Notices will be sent out and ratepayers will have the chance to protest the increase before the October 8 hearing. Listen to commentary on the Mayor's proposal. Or, watch Mayor Sanders speak about the proposal at a public forum.
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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