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A set of filtration membranes being installed at the city of San Diego's new Pure Water facility on June 11, 2024. / MacKenzie Elmer

Science/Environment

We’re About to Drink Toilet Water. Why That’s a Good and Safe Thing to Do.

by MacKenzie Elmer July 30, 2024July 30, 2024

The science behind the city of San Diego’s multibillion dollar effort to recycle wastewater into drinking water.

A view of Lake Mead on Jan. 31, 2023. The largest reservoir on the Colorado River has reached dangerously low levels due to prolonged drought and overuse. / Photo by Joseph Griffin for Voice of San Diego

Science/Environment

Environment Report: We’re Diving Into the Western Water Wars

by MacKenzie Elmer September 25, 2023September 25, 2023

Data Shows San Diego Officials Misled the Public on Potential Source of Lead in Water

by Ry Rivard December 12, 2018March 15, 2022

Science/Environment

San Diego Went From Worrying About Having Enough Water to What’s in it

by Ry Rivard December 26, 2017March 15, 2022

Economy, Government, News, Opinion

A Looming Sea Change for San Diego Tap Water

by Scott Lewis November 14, 2012March 15, 2022