Encinitas, CA — Olivenhain Municipal Water District accepted California Water Environment Association San Diego Section’s 2025 Collection System of the Year Award for its 4S Ranch and Rancho Cielo collection system at CWEA’s awards event on January 31, 2026. The award acknowledges excellence in sewer system management. This recognition is awarded to agencies that demonstrate […]
Encinitas, CA — Today, Olivenhain Municipal Water District began supplying recycled water to the HOA community of La Cresta at Colinas de Oro in Carlsbad. Using recycled water for the HOA’s irrigation needs will save over 2.25 million gallons of drinking water each year. “Converting irrigation to recycled water exemplifies responsible stewardship,” said OMWD Board […]
Encinitas, CA — Olivenhain Municipal Water District, San Dieguito Water District, and Santa Fe Irrigation District invite you to attend a free workshop on the benefits of collecting rainwater. The class is being held on January 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at OMWD headquarters located at 1966 Olivenhain Road in Encinitas. The workshop […]
Vista, CA – Vista Irrigation District invites local high school seniors to compete for scholarships from the district. Up to six scholarships may be awarded in amounts ranging from $1,000 to $3,000. The purpose of the scholarship program is to encourage students to learn more about how water related issues influence our daily lives.
Santee, CA – The East County Advanced Water Purification (AWP) Program has successfully secured two critical water discharge permits from the San Diego Regional Water Control Board during its November 12 meeting. This approval marks a major milestone for the multi-agency project, bringing it one step closer to becoming a reality. Both permits are scheduled […]
Vista, Calif. — The Vista Irrigation District (district) will be hosting community information sessions at its headquarters building located at 1391 Engineer Street in Vista on Saturday September 13, 2025 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and Thursday September 18, 2025 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. to share information about its water rate study […]
Encinitas, Calif. – Today, Olivenhain Municipal Water District was honored with the McMurchie Excellence in Safety Award at the California Special Districts Association Annual Conference in Monterey. The award was presented by Special District Risk Management Authority for OMWD’s safety practices. Each year, SDRMA selects two public agencies from its over 650 members for this […]
Vista, Calif. — Vista Irrigation District has been presented with the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its annual comprehensive financial report (ACFR) for fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. This certificate is the only national award for public […]
Vista Irrigation District’s Consumer Confidence Report, also known as the annual water quality report, is available to be viewed online. English and Spanish versions of the report are available for download from the district’s website. In 2024, as in past years, the district’s tap water met all federal and state safe drinking water standards.
Encinitas, Calif. — Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s Board of Directors accepted at its May 21 meeting the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. The award recognizes OMWD’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The annual report provides […]
Are you interested in landing a career in the water industry? Padre Dam Municipal Water District is hosting a career workshop at its Customer Service Center on Thursday, May 15 from 5:30 pm to 7 pm. Those interested in a fulfilling career in public service are invited to hear from experts about jobs in the […]
Encinitas, Calif. — Today, Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s 4S Ranch Water Reclamation Facility was awarded California Water Environment Association’s statewide 2024 Plant of the Year (Small) award at CWEA’s Annual Conference in San Diego. The award acknowledges the facility’s innovation, regulatory compliance, and cost-effective operation. In addition to being named California’s plant of the year, […]
Spring Valley, Calif. – The Otay Water District has launched its annual WaterSmart Landscape Contest for residential customers. The program highlights the importance of outdoor water-use efficiency and awards customers for their dedication to making conservation a way of life. The deadline to enter is Friday, May 9, 2025. The winner will receive the title […]
Encinitas, Calif. —Olivenhain Municipal Water District invites the public to attend a free workshop about waterwise firescaping techniques and wildfire preparedness. The workshop will be held on Saturday, April 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the OMWD boardroom, located at 1966 Olivenhain Road in Encinitas. Registration is required at www.olivenhain.com/events.
Encinitas, Calif. — Fitch Ratings reviewed Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s revenue bonds on March 13 and determined that OMWD will maintain its AAA rating. Since 2016, OMWD’s revenue bonds have held the AAA rating, which is the highest grade awarded by Fitch Ratings, a global rating agency that offers independent credit opinions.
OMWD Wins Collection System of the Year Honors
/in Agency News, News /by Gayle FalkenthalEncinitas, CA — Olivenhain Municipal Water District accepted California Water Environment Association San Diego Section’s 2025 Collection System of the Year Award for its 4S Ranch and Rancho Cielo collection system at CWEA’s awards event on January 31, 2026. The award acknowledges excellence in sewer system management. This recognition is awarded to agencies that demonstrate […]
OMWD Converts La Cresta at Colinas de Oro Community to Recycled Water for Irrigation
/in Agency News, News /by Gayle FalkenthalEncinitas, CA — Today, Olivenhain Municipal Water District began supplying recycled water to the HOA community of La Cresta at Colinas de Oro in Carlsbad. Using recycled water for the HOA’s irrigation needs will save over 2.25 million gallons of drinking water each year. “Converting irrigation to recycled water exemplifies responsible stewardship,” said OMWD Board […]
Water Agencies Offer Free Rain Collection Workshop
/in Agency News, News /by Gayle FalkenthalEncinitas, CA — Olivenhain Municipal Water District, San Dieguito Water District, and Santa Fe Irrigation District invite you to attend a free workshop on the benefits of collecting rainwater. The class is being held on January 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at OMWD headquarters located at 1966 Olivenhain Road in Encinitas. The workshop […]
Vista Irrigation District To Sponsor Scholarship Contest
/in Agency News, News /by Gayle FalkenthalVista, CA – Vista Irrigation District invites local high school seniors to compete for scholarships from the district. Up to six scholarships may be awarded in amounts ranging from $1,000 to $3,000. The purpose of the scholarship program is to encourage students to learn more about how water related issues influence our daily lives.
East County AWP Program Secures Two Water Discharge Permits
/in Agency News, News /by Gayle FalkenthalSantee, CA – The East County Advanced Water Purification (AWP) Program has successfully secured two critical water discharge permits from the San Diego Regional Water Control Board during its November 12 meeting. This approval marks a major milestone for the multi-agency project, bringing it one step closer to becoming a reality. Both permits are scheduled […]
Vista Irrigation District To Host Two Community Information Sessions
/in Agency News, News /by Gayle FalkenthalVista, Calif. — The Vista Irrigation District (district) will be hosting community information sessions at its headquarters building located at 1391 Engineer Street in Vista on Saturday September 13, 2025 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and Thursday September 18, 2025 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. to share information about its water rate study […]
OMWD Honored for Commitment to Safety
/in Agency News, News /by Gayle FalkenthalEncinitas, Calif. – Today, Olivenhain Municipal Water District was honored with the McMurchie Excellence in Safety Award at the California Special Districts Association Annual Conference in Monterey. The award was presented by Special District Risk Management Authority for OMWD’s safety practices. Each year, SDRMA selects two public agencies from its over 650 members for this […]
Vista Irrigation District Receives National Award For Financial Reporting
/in Agency News, News /by Gayle FalkenthalVista, Calif. — Vista Irrigation District has been presented with the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its annual comprehensive financial report (ACFR) for fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. This certificate is the only national award for public […]
Vista Irrigation District’s Annual Water Quality Report Available Online
/in Agency News /by Gayle FalkenthalVista Irrigation District’s Consumer Confidence Report, also known as the annual water quality report, is available to be viewed online. English and Spanish versions of the report are available for download from the district’s website. In 2024, as in past years, the district’s tap water met all federal and state safe drinking water standards.
OMWD Receives Highest Achievement for Financial Reporting for 30th Consecutive Year
/in Agency News /by Gayle FalkenthalEncinitas, Calif. — Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s Board of Directors accepted at its May 21 meeting the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. The award recognizes OMWD’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The annual report provides […]
Padre Dam Municipal Water District to Host Career Workshop
/in Agency News /by Gayle FalkenthalAre you interested in landing a career in the water industry? Padre Dam Municipal Water District is hosting a career workshop at its Customer Service Center on Thursday, May 15 from 5:30 pm to 7 pm. Those interested in a fulfilling career in public service are invited to hear from experts about jobs in the […]
OMWD’s 4S Ranch Water Reclamation Facility Recognized as California’s 2024 Plant of the Year
/in Agency News /by Gayle FalkenthalEncinitas, Calif. — Today, Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s 4S Ranch Water Reclamation Facility was awarded California Water Environment Association’s statewide 2024 Plant of the Year (Small) award at CWEA’s Annual Conference in San Diego. The award acknowledges the facility’s innovation, regulatory compliance, and cost-effective operation. In addition to being named California’s plant of the year, […]
Otay Water District Kicks Off the 2025 WaterSmart Landscape Contest
/in Agency News /by Gayle FalkenthalSpring Valley, Calif. – The Otay Water District has launched its annual WaterSmart Landscape Contest for residential customers. The program highlights the importance of outdoor water-use efficiency and awards customers for their dedication to making conservation a way of life. The deadline to enter is Friday, May 9, 2025. The winner will receive the title […]
Complimentary Waterwise Firescaping and Wildfire Preparedness Workshop
/in Agency News /by Gayle FalkenthalEncinitas, Calif. —Olivenhain Municipal Water District invites the public to attend a free workshop about waterwise firescaping techniques and wildfire preparedness. The workshop will be held on Saturday, April 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the OMWD boardroom, located at 1966 Olivenhain Road in Encinitas. Registration is required at www.olivenhain.com/events.
OMWD Maintains AAA Bond Rating
/in Agency News /by Gayle FalkenthalEncinitas, Calif. — Fitch Ratings reviewed Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s revenue bonds on March 13 and determined that OMWD will maintain its AAA rating. Since 2016, OMWD’s revenue bonds have held the AAA rating, which is the highest grade awarded by Fitch Ratings, a global rating agency that offers independent credit opinions.