Golf Course Irrigation Water Quality and Turf Damage
Encinitas
Summary
High salt levels and poor water quality from recycled water sources severely damaged the golf course's putting greens over the summer. The board approved a $500,000 infrastructure project to install dedicated potable water loops for all greens to prevent future turf loss.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Cost of up to $500,000 funded from contingency reserves with $100,000 annual repayments over five years.
Golfers, local residents, and course operators who rely on the course's economic and recreational value.
Golfers inconvenienced by temporary greens and damaged putting surfaces.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Encinitas Ranch Golf Authority (Special) - Oct 20, 2026
High salt levels and poor water quality from recycled water sources severely damaged the golf course's putting greens over the summer. The board approved a $500,000 infrastructure project to install dedicated potable water loops for all greens to prevent future turf loss.
Encinitas Ranch Golf Authority - Aug 25, 2026
Severe heat and poor recycled water quality caused extensive algae damage to the golf course greens. Management proposed using five temporary greens and offering a 25% discount to players through September.
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