What is New in Land and Water Quality

The County of San Diego, Department of Environmental Health and Quality (DEHQ) has been conducting stakeholder outreach virtual meetings and workshops to share program updates and to provide an opportunity to comment on the fiscal year 2026-27 cost recovery proposal. Thank you to all who have participated and provided feedback. The San Diego County Board of Supervisors will consider DEHQ’s Cost Recovery Proposal to amend portions of the Administrative Code and Ordinances related to DEHQ Fees and Deposits to become effective Fiscal Year 2026-27, in compliance with Board Policy B-29.  During the Board of Supervisors meeting on May 6, 2026, the first hearing for this item was rescheduled to May 20, 2026. The second hearing date was scheduled for June 10, 2026. Proposed fees were approved and new fees will be active July 11, 2026. The new fee schedule with be active on July 11, 2026. 

If you were unable to attend our engagement session, you can view the presentation recordings below:

    HOUSING, LEA SOLID WASTE, RECYCLED WATER, STATE SMALL WATER SYSTEMS, WATER &     MONITORING WELLS - Presentation ( Video  |  PDF )

    LAND USE (SEPTIC) PROGRAM - Presentation ( Video  |  PDF )

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