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Free Workshop on Native Plants and Waterwise Landscaping

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Encinitas, CA — Olivenhain Municipal Water District and partners invite the public to attend a free Native Plants and Waterwise Landscaping Workshop. The workshop will be held on Saturday, March 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., in OMWD’s boardroom, located at 1966 Olivenhain Road in Encinitas.

Steve Sherman from California Landscape Technologies will explain how to choose attractive, waterwise, low-maintenance, and non-invasive plants. Native plants naturally thrive in San Diego’s soils and climate. They also support pollinators like bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies.

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OMWD Wins Collection System of the Year Honors

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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 high performance in system reliability, regulatory compliance,
and environmental stewardship. CWEA judging criteria include administrative and operating procedures, safety and
training programs, and emergency response.

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OMWD Converts La Cresta at Colinas de Oro Community to Recycled Water for Irrigation

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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 Director Lanfried. “It’s about making sensible choices whenever possible. This drought-resilient alternative for irrigation saves drinking water for future needs.”

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Water Agencies Offer Free Rain Collection Workshop

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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 will cover the benefits of harvesting rainwater and what type of collection systems work best for different types of homes. The workshop will also review how to maintain a rain collection system and how to apply for applicable rebates.

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Vista Irrigation District To Sponsor Scholarship Contest

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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.

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East County AWP Program Secures Two Water Discharge Permits

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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 to take effect in June 2026, allowing the Program to advance toward
construction completion and system startup. T

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Vista Irrigation District To Host Two Community Information Sessions

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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 and the proposed water rate and charge increases necessary to fund the cost of operations and critical systems improvements.

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OMWD Honored for Commitment to Safety

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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 award. To determine the award re

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Vista Irrigation District Receives National Award For Financial Reporting

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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 sector financial reporting.
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Vista Irrigation District’s Annual Water Quality Report Available Online

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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.

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