An innovative approach to water management is positioning San Diego County as a national leader in drought resilience while creating opportunities for financial relief to local ratepayers.
Western states that rely on the Colorado River are facing worsening drought conditions. The river is currently at 30% capacity, its lowest level in history, threatening water and hydropower for 40 million people and 30 tribes. Yet, through decades of forward-thinking investments, the San Diego region has abundant water supplies.
“The Colorado River, I think you know it’s probably the worst that it’s been in the history of the river,” said Dan Denham, San Diego County Water Authority General Manager. “The weather is not going to wait for us any longer.”
Speaking recently to a meeting of the Albondigas San Diego Political Society, an informal civic organization, Denham outlined how an innovative mindset is ensuring water supply reliability and affordability.
