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.
Encinitas, Calif. — Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s Board of Directors accepted at its May 21 meeting the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. The award recognizes OMWD’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The annual report provides […]
Are you interested in landing a career in the water industry? Padre Dam Municipal Water District is hosting a career workshop at its Customer Service Center on Thursday, May 15 from 5:30 pm to 7 pm. Those interested in a fulfilling career in public service are invited to hear from experts about jobs in the […]
Encinitas, Calif. — Today, Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s 4S Ranch Water Reclamation Facility was awarded California Water Environment Association’s statewide 2024 Plant of the Year (Small) award at CWEA’s Annual Conference in San Diego. The award acknowledges the facility’s innovation, regulatory compliance, and cost-effective operation. In addition to being named California’s plant of the year, […]
Spring Valley, Calif. – The Otay Water District has launched its annual WaterSmart Landscape Contest for residential customers. The program highlights the importance of outdoor water-use efficiency and awards customers for their dedication to making conservation a way of life. The deadline to enter is Friday, May 9, 2025. The winner will receive the title […]
Encinitas, Calif. —Olivenhain Municipal Water District invites the public to attend a free workshop about waterwise firescaping techniques and wildfire preparedness. The workshop will be held on Saturday, April 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the OMWD boardroom, located at 1966 Olivenhain Road in Encinitas. Registration is required at www.olivenhain.com/events.
Encinitas, Calif. — Fitch Ratings reviewed Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s revenue bonds on March 13 and determined that OMWD will maintain its AAA rating. Since 2016, OMWD’s revenue bonds have held the AAA rating, which is the highest grade awarded by Fitch Ratings, a global rating agency that offers independent credit opinions.
Encinitas, Calif. — At their March 19 board meetings, both Olivenhain Municipal Water District and Vallecitos Water District approved entering into a partnership agreement allowing VWD to install communication equipment at OMWD’s Denk Reservoir site in Carlsbad. OMWD’s Denk Reservoir overlooks the southern portion of VWD’s service area and provides a clear line of sight […]
Encinitas, Calif. — Olivenhain Municipal Water District is calling for applications to fill the Division 1 vacancy on its Board of Directors. Departing director Marco San Antonio resigned from OMWD on January 24. OMWD’s board intends to conduct interviews at its March 19 board meeting to fill the vacancy. The newly appointed director will represent […]
Encinitas, Calif. —Olivenhain Municipal Water District has completed the construction of a drinking water pipeline on Rancho Santa Fe Road on the border of Encinitas and Carlsbad. The project replaced an existing pipeline that was originally installed in 1961 and was reaching the end of its lifespan. OMWD continuously assesses the condition of its infrastructure, […]
Encinitas, Calif. — Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s Board of Directors accepted at its February 19 meeting the California Society of Municipal Finance Officers’ Operating Budget Excellence Award for its budget for fiscal years 2025 and 2026. The CSMFO award recognizes public agencies for demonstrating clarity, accuracy, and consistency in their budget document. OMWD’s budget met […]
Encinitas, Calif. — Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s Board of Directors accepted at its February 19 meeting California Water Environment Association San Diego Section’s 2024 Plant of the Year Award for the 4S Ranch Water Reclamation Facility. The award acknowledges the facility’s innovation, regulatory compliance, and cost-effective operations. “Our operators work hard seven days a week […]
Encinitas, Calif. — Olivenhain Municipal Water District is offering a free landscape workshop to assist residents in transforming their yards into attractive, water-saving landscapes. The workshop will be held on Saturday, March 8, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at OMWD’s offices, located at 1966 Olivenhain Road in Encinitas.
Spring Valley, Calif. – At its January meeting, the Otay Water District board of directors elected Jose Lopez as president for 2025, marking his second consecutive term. Lopez represents division four. The board also elected board member Gary Croucher (division three) as vice president and Francisco Rivera (division one) as treasurer. Lopez will serve until […]
Encinitas, Calif. — Olivenhain Municipal Water District is seeking a new member of the board to replace departed director Marco San Antonio. Mr. San Antonio resigned from OMWD on January 24 and was sworn in as a newly appointed member of the Encinitas City Council. OMWD’s board intends to conduct interviews at its March 19 […]
Vista Irrigation District’s Annual Water Quality Report Available Online
/in Agency News /by Gayle FalkenthalVista 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.
OMWD Receives Highest Achievement for Financial Reporting for 30th Consecutive Year
/in Agency News /by Gayle FalkenthalEncinitas, Calif. — Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s Board of Directors accepted at its May 21 meeting the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. The award recognizes OMWD’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The annual report provides […]
Padre Dam Municipal Water District to Host Career Workshop
/in Agency News /by Gayle FalkenthalAre you interested in landing a career in the water industry? Padre Dam Municipal Water District is hosting a career workshop at its Customer Service Center on Thursday, May 15 from 5:30 pm to 7 pm. Those interested in a fulfilling career in public service are invited to hear from experts about jobs in the […]
OMWD’s 4S Ranch Water Reclamation Facility Recognized as California’s 2024 Plant of the Year
/in Agency News /by Gayle FalkenthalEncinitas, Calif. — Today, Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s 4S Ranch Water Reclamation Facility was awarded California Water Environment Association’s statewide 2024 Plant of the Year (Small) award at CWEA’s Annual Conference in San Diego. The award acknowledges the facility’s innovation, regulatory compliance, and cost-effective operation. In addition to being named California’s plant of the year, […]
Otay Water District Kicks Off the 2025 WaterSmart Landscape Contest
/in Agency News /by Gayle FalkenthalSpring Valley, Calif. – The Otay Water District has launched its annual WaterSmart Landscape Contest for residential customers. The program highlights the importance of outdoor water-use efficiency and awards customers for their dedication to making conservation a way of life. The deadline to enter is Friday, May 9, 2025. The winner will receive the title […]
Complimentary Waterwise Firescaping and Wildfire Preparedness Workshop
/in Agency News /by Gayle FalkenthalEncinitas, Calif. —Olivenhain Municipal Water District invites the public to attend a free workshop about waterwise firescaping techniques and wildfire preparedness. The workshop will be held on Saturday, April 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the OMWD boardroom, located at 1966 Olivenhain Road in Encinitas. Registration is required at www.olivenhain.com/events.
OMWD Maintains AAA Bond Rating
/in Agency News /by Gayle FalkenthalEncinitas, Calif. — Fitch Ratings reviewed Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s revenue bonds on March 13 and determined that OMWD will maintain its AAA rating. Since 2016, OMWD’s revenue bonds have held the AAA rating, which is the highest grade awarded by Fitch Ratings, a global rating agency that offers independent credit opinions.
Water Agencies in North County Further Partnership to Minimize Costs to Ratepayers
/in Agency News /by Gayle FalkenthalEncinitas, Calif. — At their March 19 board meetings, both Olivenhain Municipal Water District and Vallecitos Water District approved entering into a partnership agreement allowing VWD to install communication equipment at OMWD’s Denk Reservoir site in Carlsbad. OMWD’s Denk Reservoir overlooks the southern portion of VWD’s service area and provides a clear line of sight […]
OMWD Still Accepting Applications for Vacancy on Board of Directors
/in Agency News /by Gayle FalkenthalEncinitas, Calif. — Olivenhain Municipal Water District is calling for applications to fill the Division 1 vacancy on its Board of Directors. Departing director Marco San Antonio resigned from OMWD on January 24. OMWD’s board intends to conduct interviews at its March 19 board meeting to fill the vacancy. The newly appointed director will represent […]
OMWD Proactively Completes Replacement of Drinking Water Pipeline on Rancho Santa Fe Road
/in Agency News /by Gayle FalkenthalEncinitas, Calif. —Olivenhain Municipal Water District has completed the construction of a drinking water pipeline on Rancho Santa Fe Road on the border of Encinitas and Carlsbad. The project replaced an existing pipeline that was originally installed in 1961 and was reaching the end of its lifespan. OMWD continuously assesses the condition of its infrastructure, […]
OMWD Wins Statewide Award for Operating Budget Excellence
/in Agency News /by Gayle FalkenthalEncinitas, Calif. — Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s Board of Directors accepted at its February 19 meeting the California Society of Municipal Finance Officers’ Operating Budget Excellence Award for its budget for fiscal years 2025 and 2026. The CSMFO award recognizes public agencies for demonstrating clarity, accuracy, and consistency in their budget document. OMWD’s budget met […]
OMWD’s 4S Ranch Water Reclamation Facility Earns “Plant of the Year” Recognition
/in Agency News /by Gayle FalkenthalEncinitas, Calif. — Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s Board of Directors accepted at its February 19 meeting California Water Environment Association San Diego Section’s 2024 Plant of the Year Award for the 4S Ranch Water Reclamation Facility. The award acknowledges the facility’s innovation, regulatory compliance, and cost-effective operations. “Our operators work hard seven days a week […]
OMWD Offering Free California-Friendly Landscape Design Workshop
/in Agency News /by Gayle FalkenthalEncinitas, Calif. — Olivenhain Municipal Water District is offering a free landscape workshop to assist residents in transforming their yards into attractive, water-saving landscapes. The workshop will be held on Saturday, March 8, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at OMWD’s offices, located at 1966 Olivenhain Road in Encinitas.
Jose Lopez Re-Elected as Otay Water District Board President for 2025
/in Agency News /by Gayle FalkenthalSpring Valley, Calif. – At its January meeting, the Otay Water District board of directors elected Jose Lopez as president for 2025, marking his second consecutive term. Lopez represents division four. The board also elected board member Gary Croucher (division three) as vice president and Francisco Rivera (division one) as treasurer. Lopez will serve until […]
OMWD Seeks Replacement for Departed Director
/in Agency News /by Gayle FalkenthalEncinitas, Calif. — Olivenhain Municipal Water District is seeking a new member of the board to replace departed director Marco San Antonio. Mr. San Antonio resigned from OMWD on January 24 and was sworn in as a newly appointed member of the Encinitas City Council. OMWD’s board intends to conduct interviews at its March 19 […]