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Tips to Avoid Sewage Issues During the Holiday Season

aerial view of sewer

November 21, 2023 | City News Team

A clogged sewer line is the last thing anyone wants to deal with during the holiday season, which is why the City of San Diego is reminding people not to pour fats, oils and grease down the drain.

Many San Diegans will be doing extra cooking at home during the holiday season, and everyone…

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Miramar and Otay Water Treatment Plants Earn National Awards

Aerial views of Otay and Miramar water treatment plants

November 16, 2023 | City News Team

Two of the City of San Diego’s water treatment plants are being recognized on a national level by the Partnership for Safe Water for a commitment to superior water quality. 

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San Diegans Encouraged to Exercise Caution on Unauthorized “Water Quality” Notices

Customers Alerted About Unauthorized Notices

October 27, 2023 | City News Team

In response to recent reports of City of San Diego residents receiving a “water update” notice at their homes, the City is warning people to be aware. The notices, which include a request to “Please call us ASAP,” appear to be from a private company that has no association with the City of San…

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San Diego City Council Approves Ongoing Improvements to Public Utility Services

Pouring water

September 20, 2023

The San Diego City Council today approved water rate increases that are needed over the next two years to improve customer service technology, repair aging infrastructure and continue to provide safe, reliable water to residents. The increases also cover the rising cost of purchasing imported…

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Proposed Rate Increases Will Provide Clean Water, Continue Improvement of Public Utility Services

Water treatment plant

September 16, 2023

The San Diego City Council is set to consider proposed water rate increases that are needed over the next three years to improve customer service technology, repair aging infrastructure and continue to provide safe, reliable drinking water. 

Why Water Rates are Increasing …

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How the City is Making Improvements to its Public Utilities Department

Customer Service Call Center

August 30, 2023

The City of San Diego is implementing changes to address longstanding systemic problems in the billing processes and the quality of service for Public Utilities Department customers.…

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City of San Diego to Release Water from Hodges Reservoir into San Dieguito River

water

November 30, 2022

Due to past rainfall and a state mandate with regard to water level, the City of San Diego is scheduled to release approximately 250 million gallons of water from Hodges Reservoir into the San Dieguito River. This will lower the current water level by approximately 2 feet. The water release,…

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Repair Work Underway at Hodges Reservoir Dam

August 17, 2022

Repair work is underway on Hodges Reservoir Dam! Check out this video showing the progress crews have made so far in repairing and sealing areas in the dam wall. Hodges is closed for fishing and boating during construction; however, the San Dieguito River Park trails and facilities remain open.…

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San Diegans Urged to Conserve as City Implements New Water Use Restrictions

Sprinklers on lawn

June 9, 2022

The City of San Diego is implementing more stringent water restrictions for all water customers following a statewide order from Gov. Gavin Newsom.

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City of San Diego to Begin Repair Work on Hodges Reservoir Dam

Hodges Dam

April 27, 2022

As part of ongoing efforts to maintain and invest in City of San Diego infrastructure, repair work will begin within the next two weeks on Hodges Dam, located at the Hodges Reservoir north of Rancho Bernardo.

"It's been over a century since Hodges Dam was constructed and we are making…

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