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Carlsbad continues yearlong water valve replacement project

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CARLSBAD — A citywide effort to upgrade the city’s water infrastructure is now underway, with crews installing or replacing 87 water valves at 26 locations...

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North County water agencies to receive $6 million for reused water

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REGION — The United States Bureau of Reclamation has recommended a $6 million grant to a coalition of local water and wastewater agencies to develop...

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Rain barrels ready for fall savings

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ENCINITAS — To encourage water conservation as drought conditions persist, Carlsbad Municipal Water District, Olivenhain Municipal Water District, San Dieguito Water District, and Santa Fe...

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Carlsbad proposing water rate increase, cites rising costs

Steve PuterskiNovember 4, 2021November 4, 2021

November 4, 2021November 4, 202101263

CARLSBAD — The Carlsbad City Council approved a water-rate increase proposal over three years during its Nov. 3 meeting. The city, which operates the Carlsbad...

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Carlsbad Municipal Water District launches new billing system

Steve PuterskiMarch 13, 2020

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CARLSBAD — It has been 20 years in the making, but the Carlsbad Municipal Water District has finally launched a new billing system. Approved several...

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CMWD proposes first rate increase in years

Steve PuterskiOctober 10, 2019

October 10, 201901024

CARLSBAD — After years of flat rates, the Carlsbad Municipal Water District is requesting a slight rate increase. Vicki Quiram, general manager of CMWD, said...

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New state water conservation laws set for 2019

Steve PuterskiJune 28, 2018

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In less than six months, California will begin to enact new statewide water conservation laws....

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Billions of dollars at stake over County Water Authority, MWD legal battle

Steve PuterskiDecember 30, 2016December 29, 2016

December 30, 2016December 29, 201611023

REGION — “Whiskey is for drinking, water is for fighting.” Whether or not Mark Twain coined the term, the axiom rings true, especially in the...

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Carlsbad residents on alert after calls of water distict scam

Steve PuterskiAugust 12, 2016

August 12, 20160719

Concerned residents and the Carlsbad Municipal Water District are on alert after the district received several calls about a possible scam recently....

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Residents upset over removal of non-native trees

Steve PuterskiJuly 20, 2016July 21, 2016

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Concerns and questions were raised to city officials and biologists Tuesday at the Calavera Hills Community Center as residents near the Lake Calavera Preserve demanded...

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Carlsbad to get additional water from desalination plant

Steve PuterskiApril 29, 2016

April 29, 20160751

The Carlsbad Municipal Water District approved an agreement with the San Diego County Water Authority this month to guarantee an additional supply of water from...