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California American Water Company (Cal-Am) reports it has lifted a boil water advisory for affected areas in South County Saturday.
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The County of San Diego Emergency Operations Center remains activated and continues coordinating work between the state and California-American Water Company and affected cities. California-America Water says at this time, their boil water advisory remains in effect as they are awaiting additional testing results later in the afternoon or evening.
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Lithium-ion battery fires are at an all-time high, according to the San Diego Fire Hazardous Materials Team. These batteries store a large amount of energy and pose a threat if not disposed of properly. They can overheat, catch fire, or even explode.
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The County is making climate action progress by providing clean air and water, green jobs and improving public health, according to the 2022 climate action report.
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The County made more progress in 2022 advancing electric vehicle ownership and use which reduces greenhouse gas emissions, improves air quality, and supports the climate action and decarbonization efforts.
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The County’s Sweetwater Lane Community Park Trash Capture project was recognized on May 11, as the American Public Works Association (APWA) San Diego/Imperial Counties Chapter’s 2023 Project of the Year.
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The County celebrated Earth Day Friday with an in-person fair at the County Operations Center. Attendees learned ways to help protect and improve the environment and address climate change with everyday actions.
