July 23, 2019
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San Diego's Water Portfolio Approach 'Model for California'

On July 18, state officials toured San Diego County water infrastructure to get a first-hand look at the region's successful water portfolio approach for supply diversification — including the nation's largest seawater desalination plant in Carlsbad.

California Natural Resources Agency Secretary Wade Crowfoot, Deputy Natural Resources Secretary Thomas Gibson, State Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross, and State Water Resources Board Chair E. Joaquin Esquivel were here to assess the region's water projects as part of their new role in developing a water portfolio strategy for the state.

“The region is proof that the portfolio approach works,” said Water Authority Board Chair Jim Madaffer. “The Water Authority and its 24 member agencies continue to develop local projects and explore opportunities that would benefit the region, the state, Mexico and the Southwest.”

Innovation Improves Safety, Wins Award for Wastewater Technician

An Escondido water employee's ingenuity improved safety at a city treatment plant and won a statewide water industry award.

City of Escondido Plant Maintenance Technician Joseph Lucero won third place in the "Gimmicks/Gadgets" category in the 2019 California Water Environmental Association Awards competition. His innovative safety device turns a difficult two-person job working on wastewater pumps into a safer process one person can complete alone.

Did You See?

On July 10, the Water News Network published an article about the state Assembly and Senate passing legislation to fund projects to improve drinking water quality for Californians lacking access to healthy water.

“Thanks to the efforts of Senate President Pro Tem Toni Atkins and her staff, Californians will not face a drinking water tax,” said Glenn Farrel, government relations manager for the Water Authority. “Her leadership was vital to securing the funding needed to provide safe drinking water for the communities in California where unhealthy water is a problem.”

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