April 2012 EGAP WORKING HARD IN 2012 We are well into the new year and there are many challenges ahead with respect to ensuring a strong future for agriculture in the Escondido area. Strategic Water Rate for Agriculture – Holding the line on water rates for growers in 2012 was the first step in developing… Continue reading Escondido Ag Update
Month: January 2014
Rincon del Diablo Municipal Water District – Recycled water Reservoir
January 5th, 2012 – The Rincon del Diablo Municipal Water District will convert one of its potable reservoirs above Harmony Grove, near the Escondido Research and Technology Center, to a recycled water reservoir. Read the entire article here
Wastewater upgrade too slow
May 28, 2009 – “Insert from UT San Diego” – Escondido is the only city in the county that is allowed to discharge highly treated wastewater into a creek – Escondido Creek – when it rains heavily. In exchange, Escondido promised to upgrade its wastewater treatment plant and install a larger ocean outfall pipe to… Continue reading Wastewater upgrade too slow
Wastewater to tap?
Escondido is considering reclaimed water for use as drinking water to help it’s water supply. Read the full article here.