The San Diego County Water Authority’s Board of Directors today approved a 3% wholesale water rate increase for 2027 following a public hearing. The approved rate is below the national rate of inflation and down sharply from both earlier projections and recent years, highlighting the bottom-line benefit of two long-term water transfer agreements executed this […]
Visitors to the 2026 San Diego County Fair can get an up-close look at the water infrastructure that helps sustain the region through a new interactive exhibit by the San Diego County Water Authority. Located near the entrance to the fairgrounds, just outside the Ag-to-You Barn, the exhibit invites guests to explore the systems that […]
The Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s Board of Directors congratulated the winners of the 2026 Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve Amateur Photo Contest at its June meeting. Photographers submitted a variety of photos featuring landscapes and wildlife on EFRR’s 784 acres. “The quality of the photos that contestants submit each year truly impresses us,” said OMWD board […]
Helix Water District selected the El Cajon entry by Mark and Terri L. as its 2026 WaterSmart Landscape Contest winner. The couple transformed their yard into a water-efficient landscape with pops of yellow and purple. Coast Live Oak, Southern Live Oak, and an olive tree will provide shade and habitat when mature. “We love the […]
Today, the Bureau of Reclamation and agencies in California, Nevada and Arizona signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the Claude “Bud” Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant to jointly explore new water supply solutions for the Colorado River Basin. The MOU aims to improve long-term water management in the Colorado River Basin by advancing discussions to […]
Across the United States and Canada, including in San Diego County, 30,000 members of the American Public Works Association represent the critical importance of public works in daily life. Public works professionals use their training and experience to plan, build, manage, and operate vital systems at the heart of local communities to improve the everyday […]
Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s Unit A Rancho Santa Fe Road Potable Water Pipeline Replacement Project was recognized as a 2026 Project of the Year by the American Public Works Association’s San Diego and Imperial County Chapter. APWA announced the honor at its awards event in Kearny Mesa, OMWD examines its pipelines using a video surveillance […]
The Vallecitos Water District Board of Directors recognized students from local schools for their excellence in the classroom through its scholarship program and through its annual student poster art competition. The District awarded $2,000 scholarships to six deserving students at its May board meeting. The scholarship program was established by the Board in 2022 to […]
A broad coalition of organizations from throughout the Colorado River Basin is urging Congress to provide at least $2 billion in new federal funding to begin to address the region’s escalating water supply crisis. The coalition includes more than 70 groups from Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming, and Tribal Nations. A link to […]
Restaurants are among the businesses most dependent on a safe, reliable water supply as significant consumers of water. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates restaurants account for about 15% of total water use in the commercial and institutional sector. Dylan Wolff grew up in Southern California, understanding the need to conserve water. He learned a […]
Recent media coverage across the region highlighted the San Diego County Water Authority’s continued efforts to strengthen regional water reliability while helping offset the cost of long-term wholesale water supply investments. At a time when prices are rising across nearly every sector, reporting has focused on how the Water Authority is leveraging its long-term investments […]
The San Diego County Water Authority and Eastern Municipal Water District have reached a new long‑term water supply agreement – the second major regional partnership announced by the Water Authority in 2026. This latest arrangement expands a growing effort among Southern California water agencies to coordinate resources, strengthen drought preparedness, and make more efficient use […]
The San Diego County Water Authority and Western Municipal Water District today announced a historic long-term regional water supply agreement that strengthens water reliability and creates a paradigm shift in how water providers share resources across the region to benefit millions of customers. Together, the agencies serve communities representing more than 4 million Southern California […]
Regional leaders from across San Diego County expressed their support for the historic long-term regional water supply agreement between the Water Authority and Western Municipal Water District following Thursday’s news conference announcing the agreement. U.S. Rep. Scott Peters: “The San Diego County Water Authority has worked for decades to ensure our community has enough water […]
Helix Water District was recognized by the San Diego Regional East County Chamber of Commerce with its 2026 Environmental Stewardship Award. District representatives received their award at the 114th Annual East County Honors Awards Gala. The Environmental Stewardship Award recognizes the Helix Water District’s leadership in advancing innovative and collaborative solutions to protect natural resources […]
Water Authority Board Approves 2027 Wholesale Rates
/in Achievements, Features /by Jordan BeaneThe San Diego County Water Authority’s Board of Directors today approved a 3% wholesale water rate increase for 2027 following a public hearing. The approved rate is below the national rate of inflation and down sharply from both earlier projections and recent years, highlighting the bottom-line benefit of two long-term water transfer agreements executed this […]
Built to Deliver: Water Authority at San Diego County Fair
/in Achievements, Features /by Jordan BeaneVisitors to the 2026 San Diego County Fair can get an up-close look at the water infrastructure that helps sustain the region through a new interactive exhibit by the San Diego County Water Authority. Located near the entrance to the fairgrounds, just outside the Ag-to-You Barn, the exhibit invites guests to explore the systems that […]
OMWD Honors Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve Amateur Photo Contest Winners
/in Achievements, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalThe Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s Board of Directors congratulated the winners of the 2026 Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve Amateur Photo Contest at its June meeting. Photographers submitted a variety of photos featuring landscapes and wildlife on EFRR’s 784 acres. “The quality of the photos that contestants submit each year truly impresses us,” said OMWD board […]
Helix Water District Selects El Cajon Project as 2026 WaterSmart Landscape Contest Winner
/in Achievements, Features, WaterSmart Living /by Gayle FalkenthalHelix Water District selected the El Cajon entry by Mark and Terri L. as its 2026 WaterSmart Landscape Contest winner. The couple transformed their yard into a water-efficient landscape with pops of yellow and purple. Coast Live Oak, Southern Live Oak, and an olive tree will provide shade and habitat when mature. “We love the […]
Southwest Water Leaders Sign MOU to Explore Framework for Interstate Exchanges
/in Achievements, Features /by Jordan BeaneToday, the Bureau of Reclamation and agencies in California, Nevada and Arizona signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the Claude “Bud” Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant to jointly explore new water supply solutions for the Colorado River Basin. The MOU aims to improve long-term water management in the Colorado River Basin by advancing discussions to […]
National Public Works Week Expo in Oceanside Highlights Public Works in Daily Life
/in Achievements, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalAcross the United States and Canada, including in San Diego County, 30,000 members of the American Public Works Association represent the critical importance of public works in daily life. Public works professionals use their training and experience to plan, build, manage, and operate vital systems at the heart of local communities to improve the everyday […]
Olivenhain Municipal Water District Receives APWA Project of the Year Award
/in Achievements, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalOlivenhain Municipal Water District’s Unit A Rancho Santa Fe Road Potable Water Pipeline Replacement Project was recognized as a 2026 Project of the Year by the American Public Works Association’s San Diego and Imperial County Chapter. APWA announced the honor at its awards event in Kearny Mesa, OMWD examines its pipelines using a video surveillance […]
Students Honored For Accomplishments by Vallecitos Water District
/in Achievements, Education, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalThe Vallecitos Water District Board of Directors recognized students from local schools for their excellence in the classroom through its scholarship program and through its annual student poster art competition. The District awarded $2,000 scholarships to six deserving students at its May board meeting. The scholarship program was established by the Board in 2022 to […]
Colorado River Basin Cities, Businesses, Farmers, Utilities, and Conservationists Unite to Call for $2 Billion in Federal Drought Funding
/in Achievements, Features /by Jordan BeaneA broad coalition of organizations from throughout the Colorado River Basin is urging Congress to provide at least $2 billion in new federal funding to begin to address the region’s escalating water supply crisis. The coalition includes more than 70 groups from Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming, and Tribal Nations. A link to […]
New Water Saving Innovation Embraced By San Diego Chef
/in Achievements, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalRestaurants are among the businesses most dependent on a safe, reliable water supply as significant consumers of water. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates restaurants account for about 15% of total water use in the commercial and institutional sector. Dylan Wolff grew up in Southern California, understanding the need to conserve water. He learned a […]
Regional Media Spotlight Highlights Water Supply Agreements
/in Achievements, Features /by Jordan BeaneRecent media coverage across the region highlighted the San Diego County Water Authority’s continued efforts to strengthen regional water reliability while helping offset the cost of long-term wholesale water supply investments. At a time when prices are rising across nearly every sector, reporting has focused on how the Water Authority is leveraging its long-term investments […]
New Partnership Expands Water Supply Security in SoCal
/in Achievements, Features /by Jordan BeaneThe San Diego County Water Authority and Eastern Municipal Water District have reached a new long‑term water supply agreement – the second major regional partnership announced by the Water Authority in 2026. This latest arrangement expands a growing effort among Southern California water agencies to coordinate resources, strengthen drought preparedness, and make more efficient use […]
SoCal Water Leaders Announce Landmark Regional Water Partnership
/in Achievements, Features /by Jordan BeaneThe San Diego County Water Authority and Western Municipal Water District today announced a historic long-term regional water supply agreement that strengthens water reliability and creates a paradigm shift in how water providers share resources across the region to benefit millions of customers. Together, the agencies serve communities representing more than 4 million Southern California […]
Regional Leaders Praise Water Authority Innovation
/in Achievements, Features /by Jordan BeaneRegional leaders from across San Diego County expressed their support for the historic long-term regional water supply agreement between the Water Authority and Western Municipal Water District following Thursday’s news conference announcing the agreement. U.S. Rep. Scott Peters: “The San Diego County Water Authority has worked for decades to ensure our community has enough water […]
Helix Water District Honored for Environmental Stewardship
/in Achievements, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalHelix Water District was recognized by the San Diego Regional East County Chamber of Commerce with its 2026 Environmental Stewardship Award. District representatives received their award at the 114th Annual East County Honors Awards Gala. The Environmental Stewardship Award recognizes the Helix Water District’s leadership in advancing innovative and collaborative solutions to protect natural resources […]