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 […]
Trees are among the most valuable investments in San Diego County’s landscape, including in your landscaping. No other plant plays a more significant role in fighting climate change, supporting sustainability, and maintaining a healthy watershed than trees. National Arbor Day on Friday, April 25, reminds us of the many benefits that trees have to offer, […]
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 popular Women in Water Conference achieved a sellout for its second straight year with its eighth annual full-day event on March 20, 2025, at Cuyamaca College. The in-person event welcomed high school and college students, along with industry veterans. Under this year’s theme, “Riding Your Career Wave,” attendees took advantage of the opportunity to […]
Deciding to undertake a landscape makeover involves many choices. Choosing your new landscape plants is one of your most enjoyable tasks. But walking into your local nursery can present so many choices that it’s overwhelming. What plants work best in the San Diego climate regions, and which ones use water efficiently? San Diego County Water […]
On March 1, the San Diego County Water Authority connected with thousands of future water leaders at the San Diego Festival of Science and Engineering at Petco Park. The annual event provided the Water Authority with a great opportunity to engage with students and their families about the science behind water management. More than 21,500 […]
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) annual “Fix A Leak Week” program focuses on the importance of repairing leaks and saving water in the workplace and other commercial buildings such as hospitals, schools, hotels, retail stores, and community centers, as well as in the home. In 2025, Fix a Leak Week will take place March […]
For more than 80 years, the Water Authority and its 22 member agencies have worked together to deliver safe and reliable water to our community. Thanks to our coordinated efforts and investments, the 3 million people who call San Diego County home have the water they need for generations to come. Where does San Diego’s […]
The San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA) recently hosted a behind the scenes event aimed at propelling students to dive into careers in water and energy. The Education to Workforce Tour took participants into four programs aimed at preparing the next generation of water professionals in these fields. The time to build that future workforce […]
The popular Women in Water Symposium has set its return for 2025 with a full-day event on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Cuyamaca College. Registration is now open. This inclusive event welcomes everyone from high school and college students to seasoned industry veterans. It offers the opportunity to meet like-minded professionals and gain insights from […]
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 […]
Although no system can guarantee 100% effectiveness against a large wildfire, maintaining water tanks and rehabilitating them when needed is vital to ensure they are ready in an emergency. There are few direct water sources in the San Diego region. Other than rainfall and saltwater desalination, water must be imported. Regional water districts store water […]
The popular WaterSmart Landscape Makeover annual competition is now open for 2025 entries. The contest highlights residential landscaping with grass areas that have been transformed into flourishing and colorful water-smart landscapes. Contest judges look for winners who represent the best in landscaping makeover projects from 12 participating San Diego County water agencies. Winning entrants feature […]
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 […]
Celebrate Arbor Day: Discover How Planting More Trees in San Diego Supports Climate Resiliency
/in WaterSmart Living /by Gayle FalkenthalTrees are among the most valuable investments in San Diego County’s landscape, including in your landscaping. No other plant plays a more significant role in fighting climate change, supporting sustainability, and maintaining a healthy watershed than trees. National Arbor Day on Friday, April 25, reminds us of the many benefits that trees have to offer, […]
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 […]
Women in Water Conference Sells Out For Second Year in 2025
/in Features, Jobs and Training /by Gayle FalkenthalThe popular Women in Water Conference achieved a sellout for its second straight year with its eighth annual full-day event on March 20, 2025, at Cuyamaca College. The in-person event welcomed high school and college students, along with industry veterans. Under this year’s theme, “Riding Your Career Wave,” attendees took advantage of the opportunity to […]
New Plant Lists Help Homeowners Create A Beautiful, Sustainable Garden
/in Features, WaterSmart Living /by Gayle FalkenthalDeciding to undertake a landscape makeover involves many choices. Choosing your new landscape plants is one of your most enjoyable tasks. But walking into your local nursery can present so many choices that it’s overwhelming. What plants work best in the San Diego climate regions, and which ones use water efficiently? San Diego County Water […]
Inspiring Future Water Leaders at the Festival of Science
/in Education, Features /by Jordan BeaneOn March 1, the San Diego County Water Authority connected with thousands of future water leaders at the San Diego Festival of Science and Engineering at Petco Park. The annual event provided the Water Authority with a great opportunity to engage with students and their families about the science behind water management. More than 21,500 […]
Find and Fix Leaks During Fix-A-Leak Week 2025
/in Features, WaterSmart Living /by Gayle FalkenthalThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) annual “Fix A Leak Week” program focuses on the importance of repairing leaks and saving water in the workplace and other commercial buildings such as hospitals, schools, hotels, retail stores, and community centers, as well as in the home. In 2025, Fix a Leak Week will take place March […]
Value of Water, Explained
/in Education, Features /by Jordan BeaneFor more than 80 years, the Water Authority and its 22 member agencies have worked together to deliver safe and reliable water to our community. Thanks to our coordinated efforts and investments, the 3 million people who call San Diego County home have the water they need for generations to come. Where does San Diego’s […]
Partnerships Propels Future Wave of Water Workforce
/in Education, Features /by Jordan BeaneThe San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA) recently hosted a behind the scenes event aimed at propelling students to dive into careers in water and energy. The Education to Workforce Tour took participants into four programs aimed at preparing the next generation of water professionals in these fields. The time to build that future workforce […]
8th Annual Women in Water Conference Schedule Announced
/in Features, Jobs and Training /by Gayle FalkenthalThe popular Women in Water Symposium has set its return for 2025 with a full-day event on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Cuyamaca College. Registration is now open. This inclusive event welcomes everyone from high school and college students to seasoned industry veterans. It offers the opportunity to meet like-minded professionals and gain insights from […]
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 […]
Vallecitos Coronado Water Tank Gets Upgrade To Prepare For Wildfire Season
/in Features, WaterSmart Living /by Gayle FalkenthalAlthough no system can guarantee 100% effectiveness against a large wildfire, maintaining water tanks and rehabilitating them when needed is vital to ensure they are ready in an emergency. There are few direct water sources in the San Diego region. Other than rainfall and saltwater desalination, water must be imported. Regional water districts store water […]
Landscape Makeover Contest Open For 2025 Entries
/in Features, WaterSmart Living /by Gayle FalkenthalThe popular WaterSmart Landscape Makeover annual competition is now open for 2025 entries. The contest highlights residential landscaping with grass areas that have been transformed into flourishing and colorful water-smart landscapes. Contest judges look for winners who represent the best in landscaping makeover projects from 12 participating San Diego County water agencies. Winning entrants feature […]