The San Diego County Water Authority’s Board of Directors today approved wholesale water rates for 2026 following a public hearing and approved the recommended budget for the next two fiscal years. Despite ongoing inflationary pressures and the continued impacts of climate change on the Southwest, the Water Authority minimized impacts on ratepayers through a number […]
Seven amateur photographers were recognized by the Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s Board of Directors at its June meeting for their award-winning entries in the 18th annual Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve (EFRR) photo contest. The contest ran from November 2024 through April 2025. The winning photographs feature plants, animals, and unique scenery that showcase the 784-acre […]
Signaling a new era of collaboration, the San Diego County Water Authority and the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California today announced the settlement of a 15-year legal dispute over rates and the price term of an exchange agreement between the agencies. At a news conference in San Diego, leaders from two of the state’s […]
The San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA) and the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) reached a landmark settlement ending litigation that dates back to 2003—marking the beginning of a new era of collaboration between the water agencies. The agreement was signed by leaders from both agencies outside of SDCWA’s headquarters in Kearny Mesa. The settlement dismisses […]
Olivenhain Municipal Water District General Manager Kimberly Thorner was honored with the Kenneth J. Miller Founders’ Award by Water For People, an international non-profit organization, for her efforts on American Water Works Association’s California-Nevada Section’s Water for People San Diego Committee. The award recognizes exceptional volunteers who are working to support water and sanitation in […]
Community leaders from across San Diego County expressed their support for the end of long running litigation between the San Diego County Water Authority and Metropolitan Water District following the morning news conference announcing the settlement. “Settling litigation between Metropolitan and the Water Authority is a springboard for stabilizing rates through water exchanges and transfers. […]
The Vallecitos Water District was recognized with a One Water Award from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (Metropolitan) for its efforts to work with homeowners associations in its district on turf replacement projects. Public Information/Conservation Supervisor Chris Robbins accepted the award on behalf of the Vallecitos Water District in a recognition event at […]
The Otay Water District received the District Transparency Certificate of Excellence from the Special District Leadership Foundation (SDLF) in recognition of its outstanding efforts to promote transparency and good governance and reaffirm its commitment to openness and accessibility for its constituents and local stakeholders. “This award reflects the Otay Water District’s dedication to open government,” […]
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 […]
Water Authority Board Approves 2026 Wholesale Rates
/in Achievements, Features /by Jordan BeaneThe San Diego County Water Authority’s Board of Directors today approved wholesale water rates for 2026 following a public hearing and approved the recommended budget for the next two fiscal years. Despite ongoing inflationary pressures and the continued impacts of climate change on the Southwest, the Water Authority minimized impacts on ratepayers through a number […]
Wildlife and Wild Views Win 2025 Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve Photo Contest
/in Achievements, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalSeven amateur photographers were recognized by the Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s Board of Directors at its June meeting for their award-winning entries in the 18th annual Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve (EFRR) photo contest. The contest ran from November 2024 through April 2025. The winning photographs feature plants, animals, and unique scenery that showcase the 784-acre […]
Water Authority, MWD End Lengthy Legal Dispute
/in Achievements, Features, Uncategorized /by Jordan BeaneSignaling a new era of collaboration, the San Diego County Water Authority and the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California today announced the settlement of a 15-year legal dispute over rates and the price term of an exchange agreement between the agencies. At a news conference in San Diego, leaders from two of the state’s […]
Media Roundup: End of Litigation
/in Achievements, Features, Uncategorized /by Jordan BeaneThe San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA) and the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) reached a landmark settlement ending litigation that dates back to 2003—marking the beginning of a new era of collaboration between the water agencies. The agreement was signed by leaders from both agencies outside of SDCWA’s headquarters in Kearny Mesa. The settlement dismisses […]
Water For People Recognizes Kimberly Thorner for Volunteer Leadership
/in Achievements, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalOlivenhain Municipal Water District General Manager Kimberly Thorner was honored with the Kenneth J. Miller Founders’ Award by Water For People, an international non-profit organization, for her efforts on American Water Works Association’s California-Nevada Section’s Water for People San Diego Committee. The award recognizes exceptional volunteers who are working to support water and sanitation in […]
Regional Leaders Hail Settlement Agreement
/in Achievements, Features, Uncategorized /by Jordan BeaneCommunity leaders from across San Diego County expressed their support for the end of long running litigation between the San Diego County Water Authority and Metropolitan Water District following the morning news conference announcing the settlement. “Settling litigation between Metropolitan and the Water Authority is a springboard for stabilizing rates through water exchanges and transfers. […]
One Water Awards Honors Vallecitos Water District Projects
/in Achievements, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalThe Vallecitos Water District was recognized with a One Water Award from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (Metropolitan) for its efforts to work with homeowners associations in its district on turf replacement projects. Public Information/Conservation Supervisor Chris Robbins accepted the award on behalf of the Vallecitos Water District in a recognition event at […]
Otay Water District Awarded Transparency Certificate of Excellence
/in Achievements /by Gayle FalkenthalThe Otay Water District received the District Transparency Certificate of Excellence from the Special District Leadership Foundation (SDLF) in recognition of its outstanding efforts to promote transparency and good governance and reaffirm its commitment to openness and accessibility for its constituents and local stakeholders. “This award reflects the Otay Water District’s dedication to open government,” […]
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 […]