Drought

California Drought Becomes Fearful Possibility As Hot Weather Conditions Continue

California Drought Becomes Fearful Possibility As Hot Weather Conditions Continue

A California drought has become a topic of conversation for weather monitors, as recent projection models show a continued pattern of hot weather. A report released by the U.S. Drought Monitor showed that 44 percent of California is now considered to be in moderate drought. Last week, a third of the state was in the “abnormally dry” category. California usually ...

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Valencia Water Company Expands Rebates For Water-Use Efficiencies At Home

Santa Clarita Valley Water District Bill Passes Appropriation Committee, Heads To Assembly Floor

An online workshop, drought-tolerant demonstration garden are additional tools Valencia Water Company (VWC) is encouraging customers to maintain their water-saving achievements from the recent drought and take advantage of improved rebates, incentives, online workshops and other resources to secure permanent water efficiencies inside their homes and for their landscapes. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right ...

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State Water Board Rescinds Mandatory Conservation Standards

Santa Clarita Valley Water District Bill Passes Appropriation Committee, Heads To Assembly Floor

The State Water Resources Control Board rescinded the water supply “stress test” requirements Wednesday, as well as remaining mandatory conservation standards for urban water suppliers while keeping in place the water use reporting requirements and prohibitions against wasteful practices. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. The action by State Water Board Executive ...

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California Water Conservation Numbers Decline From Last Year

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While Californians continue to conserve water, the State Water Resources Control Board reported monthly water conservation declined 17.7 percent in August for California’s urban residents. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. This year’s percentage is down from the 27 percent recorded last August, and officials are concerned that some water suppliers are ...

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Santa Clarita Asked To Pay For Drought: Valencia Water Company Proposes Rate Hike

The Valencia Water Company is set to hold a meeting on a new rate proposal that could see a two year increase in rates.

With the drought restrictions now lifted, Valencia Water Co. leaders are asking Santa Clarita Valley water rate payers to pay the cost of conservation due to the California drought with a rate hike they claim is temporary. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. The current proposal would result in a temporary increase ...

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“It’s Hot in Here!”, Tips For Staying Safe And Cool This Summer

 Southern California faces heat advisory warnings and uncomfortably high temperatures. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. L.A. County Fire Department officials are advising residents “stay indoors as much as possible and limit exposure to the sun,” due to a head advisory Tuesday.    With a heat index above 100 degrees through Wednesday, ...

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Santa Clarita Valley Water Officials Eye Lifting Drought Restrictions

Water officials are looking at lifting water restrictions, if the new conservation plan is approved by state officials next week, officials said Tuesday. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. The Santa Clarita Water Agency and other retail companies throughout the valley are submitting information to the State Water Resource Control board June ...

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Valencia Water Company Officials Propose Rate Increase, Residents Protest

The Valencia Water Company is set to hold a meeting on a new rate proposal that could see a two year increase in rates.

Valencia Water Company officials proposed rate modifications and a general increase in rates for water service recently, prompting protests from residents in light of ongoing conservation efforts. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. “We have received verbal and written protests,” confirmed Ken Petersen, general manager for Valencia Water Company. The revenue adjustment ...

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Watering Schedule In Santa Clarita To Remain Unchanged During Spring Season

The Santa Clarita Valley Water Committee, a group water retailers and governing agencies in the Santa Clarita Valley, called for water conservation while spreading the word about the various enforcement policies in place for each retailer.

The yard watering schedule in Santa Clarita is set to remain the same during the spring season, local water agency officials said Wednesday. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. While much of northern California has seen near-normal rainfall this season, the southern half of the state hasn’t been so lucky, according to ...

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NCWD Customers Continue To Exceed Water Conservation Requirements

California Drought Becomes Fearful Possibility As Hot Weather Conditions Continue

Newhall County Water District (NCWD) customers are continuing to exceed water conservation requirements, and have reduced water usage by 32.6 percent in March 2016 compared to 2013, NCWD officials announced Friday. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Not only does this figure exceed the 25 percent reduction target compared to 2013 water ...

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