The Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s 4S Ranch Water Reclamation Facility (4S WRF) was named the statewide 2024 Plant of the Year (small division) by the California Water Environment Association at its recent annual conference in San Diego. The award recognizes the facility’s innovation, regulatory compliance, and cost-effective operation. In addition to being named California’s plant […]
Amid a rainy April 1, the San Diego County Water Authority held a news conference to inform the public about where the region stands when it comes to water supplies and the opportunities ahead. “Despite a few rainy days this week, 2025 has had a drier-than-usual start. However, thanks to decades of strategic planning, the […]
Despite receiving roughly half of normal rainfall this water year, the San Diego County Water Authority not only has plenty of water to meet regional demand for the foreseeable future but is seeking to transfer a limited amount of supplies to areas of the West with greater water scarcity. Selling or leasing water to other […]
The Vallecitos Water District honored its recently retired Operations and Maintenance Manager Ed Pedrazzi for more than 30 years of dedicated service to the district and its customers, re-naming the Twin Oaks Reservoir Facility as the Ed Pedrazzi Water Storage Facility. Current and former Vallecitos Water District employees and supporters gathered for the dedication at […]
The San Diego County Water Authority is at the halfway point on a critical construction project to extend the life of the historic First Aqueduct and ensure continued delivery of safe and reliable water supplies for the region. Work on the project, known as the Southern First Aqueduct Facilities Improvement Project, is expected to run […]
San Diego County Water Authority Board Chair Nick Serrano has appointed new leadership for the Board’s committees and regional boards. These positions are responsible for running vital committees that impact all aspects of the Water Authority’s operations and representing the Water Authority on key regional bodies. “I am proud to announce these appointments, which reflect […]
A new report from the San Diego Economic Development Corp. (EDC) shows the positive effect of the manufacturing sector on our regional economy. With $47 billion in economic impact across San Diego County, including more than 120,000 good-paying and low-barrier jobs, manufacturing is a cornerstone industry from San Ysidro to Oceanside. Few of those jobs […]
The November edition of Journal AWWA (American Water Works Association) features a San Diego County Water Authority employee’s thoughts on a larger discussion about what the world of water could look like in 2050. In a piece titled “Addressing the Global Water Crisis With Membrane Technology”, Water Authority Principal Engineer Silvana Ghiu and her co-authors […]
The San Diego County Water Authority won a Golden Watchdog Award at this year’s Golden Watchdog & Fleece Awards hosted by the San Diego County Taxpayers Association on Oct. 18. The Water Authority was recognized for its deployment of “Scanny,” a high-tech surveillance device designed to safely and efficiently monitor the agency’s large-diameter pipelines that […]
The San Diego County Farm Bureau (Farm Bureau) named third-generation avocado and citrus grower Warren Lyall of Pauma Valley as its 2023 Farmer of the Year. Lyall will be recognized for his achievement at the annual Farmer of the Year awards dinner on October 24. The Farmer of the Year award is presented to an […]
The Ramona Municipal Water District (Ramona MWD) was named the 2024 Small Recycled Water Agency of the Year by WateReuse California. The award recognizes agencies that have developed recycled water, on a significant level, as an alternative water source within their service area, regionally or statewide. The recipients will have demonstrated leadership, creativity and persistence in developing […]
On Thursday, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) Chairman Adán Ortega and Interim General Manager Deven Upadhyay addressed collaboration between two of the largest wholesale water agencies in Southern California in light of MWD’s major long-term planning effort. This process aims to chart a course for meeting Southern California’s water resource management needs while […]
The Vallecitos Water District (VWD) was honored by the Special District Leadership Foundation (SDLF) for achieving re-accreditation with a “Transparency Certificate of Excellence.” SDLF recognizes organizations for their outstanding efforts to promote a transparent, well-governed public agency. “This award is a testament to Vallecitos’ commitment to open government,” said Vallecitos Board President Dr. Tiffany Boyd-Hodgson. […]
Beautiful scenery, wildlife, and native plants are featured in this year’s winning photos in the annual Lake Jennings 2024 Photo Contest. The contest is held annually by the Helix Water District. The District Board of Directors recognized the top photographers at its July meeting. The District runs the contest each year as a fun way […]
Ruby Dela Cruz from the City of San Diego and Raul Villalpando from the City of Escondido were two of eight individuals honored at the 95th Annual California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Awards. Both have served their city for the past 23 years, and their awards recognize their contributions to enhancing California’s water environment. Ruby […]
4S Ranch Water Reclamation Facility Named 2024 Plant of the Year
/in Achievements, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalThe Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s 4S Ranch Water Reclamation Facility (4S WRF) was named the statewide 2024 Plant of the Year (small division) by the California Water Environment Association at its recent annual conference in San Diego. The award recognizes the facility’s innovation, regulatory compliance, and cost-effective operation. In addition to being named California’s plant […]
Water Authority Provides Update on Supplies and Opportunities
/in Achievements, Features /by Jordan BeaneAmid a rainy April 1, the San Diego County Water Authority held a news conference to inform the public about where the region stands when it comes to water supplies and the opportunities ahead. “Despite a few rainy days this week, 2025 has had a drier-than-usual start. However, thanks to decades of strategic planning, the […]
Water Authority Seeks to Transfer Water and Lower Costs
/in Achievements, Features /by Jordan BeaneDespite receiving roughly half of normal rainfall this water year, the San Diego County Water Authority not only has plenty of water to meet regional demand for the foreseeable future but is seeking to transfer a limited amount of supplies to areas of the West with greater water scarcity. Selling or leasing water to other […]
Reservoir Renamed In Honor of Vallecitos Employee Ed Pedrazzi
/in Achievements, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalThe Vallecitos Water District honored its recently retired Operations and Maintenance Manager Ed Pedrazzi for more than 30 years of dedicated service to the district and its customers, re-naming the Twin Oaks Reservoir Facility as the Ed Pedrazzi Water Storage Facility. Current and former Vallecitos Water District employees and supporters gathered for the dedication at […]
Major Milestone Reached on San Diego’s Historic First Aqueduct
/in Achievements, Features, News /by Jordan BeaneThe San Diego County Water Authority is at the halfway point on a critical construction project to extend the life of the historic First Aqueduct and ensure continued delivery of safe and reliable water supplies for the region. Work on the project, known as the Southern First Aqueduct Facilities Improvement Project, is expected to run […]
Board Chair Announces Committee Leadership for 2025-2026
/in Achievements, Agency News, Features /by Jordan BeaneSan Diego County Water Authority Board Chair Nick Serrano has appointed new leadership for the Board’s committees and regional boards. These positions are responsible for running vital committees that impact all aspects of the Water Authority’s operations and representing the Water Authority on key regional bodies. “I am proud to announce these appointments, which reflect […]
Report Shows Positive Impact of Manufacturing on Region
/in Achievements, Features /by Jordan BeaneA new report from the San Diego Economic Development Corp. (EDC) shows the positive effect of the manufacturing sector on our regional economy. With $47 billion in economic impact across San Diego County, including more than 120,000 good-paying and low-barrier jobs, manufacturing is a cornerstone industry from San Ysidro to Oceanside. Few of those jobs […]
Membrane Tech Important Piece of Water Future
/in Achievements, Features /by Jordan BeaneThe November edition of Journal AWWA (American Water Works Association) features a San Diego County Water Authority employee’s thoughts on a larger discussion about what the world of water could look like in 2050. In a piece titled “Addressing the Global Water Crisis With Membrane Technology”, Water Authority Principal Engineer Silvana Ghiu and her co-authors […]
Water Authority Wins Golden Watchdog Award
/in Achievements, Features, WNN /by Jordan BeaneThe San Diego County Water Authority won a Golden Watchdog Award at this year’s Golden Watchdog & Fleece Awards hosted by the San Diego County Taxpayers Association on Oct. 18. The Water Authority was recognized for its deployment of “Scanny,” a high-tech surveillance device designed to safely and efficiently monitor the agency’s large-diameter pipelines that […]
Warren Lyall Named 2023 San Diego County Farmer Of The Year
/in Achievements, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalThe San Diego County Farm Bureau (Farm Bureau) named third-generation avocado and citrus grower Warren Lyall of Pauma Valley as its 2023 Farmer of the Year. Lyall will be recognized for his achievement at the annual Farmer of the Year awards dinner on October 24. The Farmer of the Year award is presented to an […]
Ramona Municipal Water District Named Small Recycled Water Agency of the Year
/in Achievements, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalThe Ramona Municipal Water District (Ramona MWD) was named the 2024 Small Recycled Water Agency of the Year by WateReuse California. The award recognizes agencies that have developed recycled water, on a significant level, as an alternative water source within their service area, regionally or statewide. The recipients will have demonstrated leadership, creativity and persistence in developing […]
Water Authority Welcomes MWD Chair to Discuss Regional Water Future
/in Achievements, Agency News, Colorado River Basin, Features /by Jordan BeaneOn Thursday, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) Chairman Adán Ortega and Interim General Manager Deven Upadhyay addressed collaboration between two of the largest wholesale water agencies in Southern California in light of MWD’s major long-term planning effort. This process aims to chart a course for meeting Southern California’s water resource management needs while […]
Vallecitos Water District Meets Highest Transparency Standards
/in Achievements, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalThe Vallecitos Water District (VWD) was honored by the Special District Leadership Foundation (SDLF) for achieving re-accreditation with a “Transparency Certificate of Excellence.” SDLF recognizes organizations for their outstanding efforts to promote a transparent, well-governed public agency. “This award is a testament to Vallecitos’ commitment to open government,” said Vallecitos Board President Dr. Tiffany Boyd-Hodgson. […]
Helix Water District Recognizes Top Photographers in Annual Photo Contest
/in Achievements, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalBeautiful scenery, wildlife, and native plants are featured in this year’s winning photos in the annual Lake Jennings 2024 Photo Contest. The contest is held annually by the Helix Water District. The District Board of Directors recognized the top photographers at its July meeting. The District runs the contest each year as a fun way […]
Water Professionals Honored at 95th CWEA Awards
/in Achievements /by Gayle FalkenthalRuby Dela Cruz from the City of San Diego and Raul Villalpando from the City of Escondido were two of eight individuals honored at the 95th Annual California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Awards. Both have served their city for the past 23 years, and their awards recognize their contributions to enhancing California’s water environment. Ruby […]