If the new water use laws weren’t enough, there is another bill working its way through the legislature that will establish a tax on drinking water.  Senate Bill 623 will establish a statewide tax on the water you buy from Rainbow that we will be forced to collect and send to Sacramento.   While the goal of helping to provide clean drinking water to areas that struggle to afford it is a good one…

By now many of you may have heard about the two new laws passed by the Legislature and signed by the Governor related to water use efficiency. Assembly Bill 1668 and Senate Bill 606 work in concert to establish a new regulatory structure that seek to increase water use efficiency in the State.

While the District agrees with the goal of assisting disadvantaged communities that do not have safe drinking water,  SB 623 has several fundamental flaws related to funding categories, eligibility and State Water Board authority, as detailed by the Association of California Water Agencies.  Additionally, if language proposing a statewide tax or fee on water, also known as a public goods charge…

The Fire Safe Council of San Diego County offers a No-Cost Chipping program for residents in high-fire risk properties in San Diego County. Once you’ve done the hard work of preparing the space, their contractors come out and chip the cleared vegetation for you, free of charge.

In accordance with Section 864.5 of the revised Emergency Regulations from the State Water Resources Control Board, the documents below document Rainbow MWD's certified supply under the drought "stress test" conditions specified in the regulation.  These documents demonstrate that RMWD has sufficient supply for the three years ending in 2019 and beyond - even if drought conditions persist.   The…

On May 2, 2016 San Diego County Water Authority released updated informational charts, graphs, and data concerning drought conditions and local water supply conditions. For more on local precipitation, surface storage, average daily temperatures, and State Water Resource Control Board Emergency Regulations background and updates. Download PDF