California American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK) has designated the week of Nov. 9 as “No Drugs Down the Drain Week” in its San Diego County service area.

The final shipment of solar-powered water purification systems from SPX Global will arrive in Iraq in about a week, bringing the total number of received units to 325.

Poseidon Resources was issued its Coastal Development Permit Tuesday by the California Coastal Commission.

Poseidon Resources is asking for an additional $50 million in tax-free bonds from the state to finance construction of the proposed Carlsbad desalination plant.

Poseidon Resources plans to break ground on the Carlsbad Desalination Project in November despite a pending lawsuit and regulatory uncertainty.

The San Diego County Water Authority announced Tuesday that it has hired Sandra Kerl as deputy general manager.

The week before Halloween offers a selection of opportunities to hear company heads and other experts dish on industry issues.

There is nothing spooky about this Halloween week as there are still city projects either being awarded or opened up for bid.

The Carlsbad City Council passed a moratorium Tuesday on coastal power plants and authorized city staff to study changing what could be built at the site of the Encina Power Station, on Carlsbad Boulevard just north of Cannon Road.

During this busy week for business, the Scripps Institution of Oceanography presents the second Roger Revelle Prize to Prince Albert II of Monaco on Friday.