The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) conducted the first snow survey of the 2025 season on January 2 at Phillips Station in the Sierra Nevada, with positive news about the state’s water supply. The survey recorded 24 inches of snow depth and a snow water equivalent of nine inches. This is 91 percent of […]
The San Diego region’s future depends on water. The San Diego County Water Authority and its 22 member agencies depend on the skill and dedication of all their professionals to provide a safe, reliable water supply to support the region’s economy and the quality of life of its residents. Professional landscape maintenance personnel play a […]
Progress on the East County Advanced Water Purification Program (East County AWP) continues on schedule at multiple East County locations with significant milestones in recent months. Project construction is scheduled through 2025. The main project site at the purification treatment facility is busy, with roughly 280 workers working on completion. Nearly 90% of the concrete […]
Visitors enjoy seeing the variety of wildlife when visiting the City of San Diego’s Miramar Reservoir in the Scripps Ranch community. Recent visitors might have been surprised by an unusual group of animals: hundreds of goats grazing near the dam. The City’s Public Utilities Department contracted with a local company to have more than 250 goats clear dry […]
The reviews are in for the 2024 Vallecitos Water District’s annual Water Academy, featuring a tour of the District’s facilities. Participants raved about their opportunity to learn firsthand about the District’s operations from its professional staff in multiple disciplines, including James H. Gumpel, P.E., Vallecitos Water District General Manager. Among the stops along the tour: […]
Olivenhain Municipal Water District is beginning construction on new recycled water pipelines in Encinitas. The pipelines are part of a larger expansion of OMWD’s recycled water distribution system that will result in the savings of more than 12.5 million gallons of imported drinking water each year. This phase of the project involves installing pipelines on […]
The City of Escondido achieved an important milestone in its efforts to create a high-quality alternative water source to support its local agricultural growers in August. The city and its partners, including the Filanc Brown and Caldwell (FBC) Joint Venture, dedicated the newly completed water reuse treatment plant at an August 28 event. The AgX […]
On Thursday, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) Chairman Adán Ortega and Interim General Manager Deven Upadhyay addressed collaboration between two of the largest wholesale water agencies in Southern California in light of MWD’s major long-term planning effort. This process aims to chart a course for meeting Southern California’s water resource management needs while […]
Significant work has been completed on the East County Advanced Water Purification Program (East County AWP) since construction began more than two years ago in June 2022. Multiple milestones have been achieved through the first half of 2024, with construction continuing at multiple East County locations through 2025. The East County Advanced Water Purification Program […]
As soon as the Water Authority’s Martin Coghill heard about a catastrophic pipeline failure in Calgary two weeks ago, he knew how distressing it could be. “When they’re in a situation where they call us for help from over 1,600 miles away, that’s a bad, bad day,” Coghill said. The Water Authority was quickly able […]
Helix Water District’s newly released 2023 Water Quality Report shows that throughout 2023, the district continued to deliver top-quality drinking water that meets all federal and state drinking water regulations. What water supplies contain depends on where they come from. As water travels through rock, soils, and rivers, it takes with it the characteristics of […]
Much like your body, public infrastructure needs constant care and attention. Check-ups, tests, and consistent monitoring help you stay on top of your health. It’s similar with the regional water infrastructure, with 1,400 structures, 308 miles of large pipelines, a dam, a water treatment plant, as well as pump stations and hydroelectric facilities. All pieces […]
One of the largest water valves key to Helix Water District operations was recently replaced. The massive five-ton, five-foot diameter valve is one of the largest in the district’s operation. This valve isolates a section of pipe allowing water from Lake Jennings to flow into the R.M. Levy Water Treatment Plant. This replacement addresses two […]
The California Department of Water Resources performed its fourth snowpack survey of the season on Tuesday, April 2, confirming that the early winter’s “snow drought” gave way to a slightly above-normal snowpack following a series of storms. DWR’s early April snow survey marks what is considered the peak snowpack for the year in the Sierra […]
Work on the East County Advanced Water Purification Program facilities and pipelines reached multiple milestones at the start of 2024, and construction continues on schedule at multiple East County locations through 2025. As soon as 2026, the AWP will deliver water to the faucets of customers in the Padre Dam Municipal Water District, Helix Water […]
Sierra Snowpack Near Average In First 2025 Survey
/in News, Supply & Demand /by Gayle FalkenthalThe California Department of Water Resources (DWR) conducted the first snow survey of the 2025 season on January 2 at Phillips Station in the Sierra Nevada, with positive news about the state’s water supply. The survey recorded 24 inches of snow depth and a snow water equivalent of nine inches. This is 91 percent of […]
Water Industry Landscape Maintenance Pros Ensure Safety and Preserve Habitats
/in Facilities & Operations, News, Science/Environment /by Gayle FalkenthalThe San Diego region’s future depends on water. The San Diego County Water Authority and its 22 member agencies depend on the skill and dedication of all their professionals to provide a safe, reliable water supply to support the region’s economy and the quality of life of its residents. Professional landscape maintenance personnel play a […]
East County Advanced Water Project Fall Progress Report
/in Facilities & Operations, News /by Gayle FalkenthalProgress on the East County Advanced Water Purification Program (East County AWP) continues on schedule at multiple East County locations with significant milestones in recent months. Project construction is scheduled through 2025. The main project site at the purification treatment facility is busy, with roughly 280 workers working on completion. Nearly 90% of the concrete […]
Goats Help Maintain Miramar Reservoir, Reduce Fire Risk
/in Facilities & Operations, News, Science/Environment /by Gayle FalkenthalVisitors enjoy seeing the variety of wildlife when visiting the City of San Diego’s Miramar Reservoir in the Scripps Ranch community. Recent visitors might have been surprised by an unusual group of animals: hundreds of goats grazing near the dam. The City’s Public Utilities Department contracted with a local company to have more than 250 goats clear dry […]
Rave Reviews for Vallecitos Water Academy Facilities Tour
/in Facilities & Operations /by Gayle FalkenthalThe reviews are in for the 2024 Vallecitos Water District’s annual Water Academy, featuring a tour of the District’s facilities. Participants raved about their opportunity to learn firsthand about the District’s operations from its professional staff in multiple disciplines, including James H. Gumpel, P.E., Vallecitos Water District General Manager. Among the stops along the tour: […]
Recycled Water Pipeline Projects Ensure Reliable Water Supplies for Olivenhain Municipal Water District
/in Facilities & Operations, News /by Gayle FalkenthalOlivenhain Municipal Water District is beginning construction on new recycled water pipelines in Encinitas. The pipelines are part of a larger expansion of OMWD’s recycled water distribution system that will result in the savings of more than 12.5 million gallons of imported drinking water each year. This phase of the project involves installing pipelines on […]
New Escondido Water Reuse Plant Supports Area Farmers
/in News, Supply & Demand /by Gayle FalkenthalThe City of Escondido achieved an important milestone in its efforts to create a high-quality alternative water source to support its local agricultural growers in August. The city and its partners, including the Filanc Brown and Caldwell (FBC) Joint Venture, dedicated the newly completed water reuse treatment plant at an August 28 event. The AgX […]
Water Authority Welcomes MWD Chair to Discuss Regional Water Future
/in Achievements, Agency News, Colorado River Basin, Features /by Jordan BeaneOn Thursday, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) Chairman Adán Ortega and Interim General Manager Deven Upadhyay addressed collaboration between two of the largest wholesale water agencies in Southern California in light of MWD’s major long-term planning effort. This process aims to chart a course for meeting Southern California’s water resource management needs while […]
East County Advanced Water Program Summer Progress Report
/in Supply & Demand /by Gayle FalkenthalSignificant work has been completed on the East County Advanced Water Purification Program (East County AWP) since construction began more than two years ago in June 2022. Multiple milestones have been achieved through the first half of 2024, with construction continuing at multiple East County locations through 2025. The East County Advanced Water Purification Program […]
San Diego Region ‘Not Immune’ to Calgary Pipeline Failure
/in Facilities & Operations, News /by Gayle FalkenthalAs soon as the Water Authority’s Martin Coghill heard about a catastrophic pipeline failure in Calgary two weeks ago, he knew how distressing it could be. “When they’re in a situation where they call us for help from over 1,600 miles away, that’s a bad, bad day,” Coghill said. The Water Authority was quickly able […]
Helix Water District Releases Water Quality Report
/in Supply & Demand /by Gayle FalkenthalHelix Water District’s newly released 2023 Water Quality Report shows that throughout 2023, the district continued to deliver top-quality drinking water that meets all federal and state drinking water regulations. What water supplies contain depends on where they come from. As water travels through rock, soils, and rivers, it takes with it the characteristics of […]
Meet the “Robots” Protecting San Diego’s Water Pipelines
/in Facilities & Operations, News /by Kristiene GongMuch like your body, public infrastructure needs constant care and attention. Check-ups, tests, and consistent monitoring help you stay on top of your health. It’s similar with the regional water infrastructure, with 1,400 structures, 308 miles of large pipelines, a dam, a water treatment plant, as well as pump stations and hydroelectric facilities. All pieces […]
Helix Water District Replaces Aging Key Water Valve
/in Facilities & Operations /by Gayle FalkenthalOne of the largest water valves key to Helix Water District operations was recently replaced. The massive five-ton, five-foot diameter valve is one of the largest in the district’s operation. This valve isolates a section of pipe allowing water from Lake Jennings to flow into the R.M. Levy Water Treatment Plant. This replacement addresses two […]
Snow Survey Confirms Water Supplies Remain Plentiful for San Diego
/in California and the West /by Gayle FalkenthalThe California Department of Water Resources performed its fourth snowpack survey of the season on Tuesday, April 2, confirming that the early winter’s “snow drought” gave way to a slightly above-normal snowpack following a series of storms. DWR’s early April snow survey marks what is considered the peak snowpack for the year in the Sierra […]
East County Advanced Water Program Hits Multiple Milestones
/in News, Supply & Demand /by Gayle FalkenthalWork on the East County Advanced Water Purification Program facilities and pipelines reached multiple milestones at the start of 2024, and construction continues on schedule at multiple East County locations through 2025. As soon as 2026, the AWP will deliver water to the faucets of customers in the Padre Dam Municipal Water District, Helix Water […]