Encinitas, Calif. — Olivenhain Municipal Water District will hold a public hearing at 5:30 p.m. on October 16 to receive comments on proposed water charges. The proposed charges would increase a residential customer’s bill with average usage by less than five percent, beginning January 1, 2025. OMWD buys all of its drinking water supply from […]
Encinitas, Calif. — At its annual conference today, California Special Districts Association honored Olivenhain Municipal Water District with its Exceptional Outreach and Advocacy Award for OMWD’s engagement with legislators and policymakers. “OMWD is honored to be recognized for our efforts shaping water policy, representing our ratepayers at the state and federal levels, and collaborating with […]
Santee, Calif. – The East County Advanced Water Purification Joint Powers Authority (Authority) plans to issue approximately $433,235,000 in tax exempt, fixed rate notes on September 4, 2024. The Notes are being issued to finance, on an interim basis, a portion of the design, construction, and development costs of the East County Advanced Water Purification […]
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 […]
Spring Valley, Calif. – The Otay Water District announced at its Aug. 7 board meeting that it will fill its division one board vacancy through an appointment process. The application deadline for candidates interested in filling the seat is Monday, August 26, 2024, by 5 p.m. The vacancy occurred following the resignation, effective Aug. 2, […]
Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity for emerging leaders throughout San Diego County to join the Citizens Water Academy and get an up-close understanding of our most important resource. Over multiple sessions participants will learn firsthand about critical water issues affecting the region and go behind the scenes with water managers, planners, and engineers to […]
Encinitas, Calif.— Olivenhain Municipal Water District, in partnership with Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District, invites the public to attend a free workshop on permaculture gardening and wildfire safety. This workshop will be held on August 15 at 5:30 p.m. at Elfin Forest Interpretive Center Honoring Susan J. Varty located at 8833 Harmony Grove Road […]
Encinitas, Calif. — On June 13, the United States Bureau of Reclamation recommended to Congress that the North San Diego Water Reuse Coalition receive over $6 million in grant funding from the federal Title XVI program to develop recycled water infrastructure in San Diego’s North County. “This federal investment to strengthen our region’s recycled water […]
Encinitas, Calif. — Olivenhain Municipal Water District began serving recycled water today to the new commercial building at 777 North El Camino Real in Encinitas. Irrigating the property with recycled instead of potable water will save more than 7,500 gallons of imported drinking water each year. “Converting our commercial customers to recycled water for irrigation […]
Encinitas, Calif. — Olivenhain Municipal Water District is beginning construction to replace aging water infrastructure on Rancho Santa Fe Road on the border of Carlsbad and Encinitas. An existing pipeline originally installed in 1961 on Rancho Santa Fe Road between Las Olas Court and Avenida La Posta is approaching the end of its lifespan. This […]
We’re just days away from National Hydration Day on Sunday, June 23, and Padre Dam Municipal Water District is encouraging its customers to celebrate by enjoying a glass of high-quality tap water. National Hydration Day is on June 23 every year. It’s the kick-off to summer and a time when the weather starts to warm […]
Encinitas, CA—Olivenhain Municipal Water District has begun construction on new recycled water pipelines in the city of Encinitas. The pipeline extensions will allow homeowner associations in the area to convert to recycled water for irrigation of their properties. This project phase involves installing pipeline extensions around Park Dale Lane and Gatepost Road off Village Park […]
Encinitas, CA—At its June 19 meeting, Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s Board of Directors will consider approving a two-year budget for 2025 and 2026, reflecting board direction to control costs and limit the impact to customers of impending wholesale water prices. After consideration by the board’s Finance Committee in April, the final spending plan for fiscal […]
May 21, 2024 – Santee, CA – The East County Advanced Water Purification Joint Powers Authority (JPA) recently received a ‘AA’, outlook stable rating from U.S. credit rating agency, Fitch Rating. This rating is important because it shows an agency’s ability to repay its debts. Fitch assigned the ‘AA’ rating to $415 million of interim […]
April 26, 2024 – Padre Dam Municipal Water District has launched a new podcast, The Water Drop to dive into the latest information and hot topics in the water industry. The Water Drop debuted in March 2024 and monthly episodes are planned. Padre Dam staff as well as outside experts will discuss an array of […]
OMWD Board Will Hold Public Hearing on October 16 on Proposed Water Charges That Would Impact the Average Residential Customer Bill by Less Than Five Percent
/in Agency News /by Gayle FalkenthalEncinitas, Calif. — Olivenhain Municipal Water District will hold a public hearing at 5:30 p.m. on October 16 to receive comments on proposed water charges. The proposed charges would increase a residential customer’s bill with average usage by less than five percent, beginning January 1, 2025. OMWD buys all of its drinking water supply from […]
OMWD Receives Award for Exceptional Advocacy
/in Agency News /by Gayle FalkenthalEncinitas, Calif. — At its annual conference today, California Special Districts Association honored Olivenhain Municipal Water District with its Exceptional Outreach and Advocacy Award for OMWD’s engagement with legislators and policymakers. “OMWD is honored to be recognized for our efforts shaping water policy, representing our ratepayers at the state and federal levels, and collaborating with […]
East County Advanced Water Program Joint Powers Authority $433,235,000 Tax-Exempt Interim Notes (Green Bonds)
/in Agency News /by Gayle FalkenthalSantee, Calif. – The East County Advanced Water Purification Joint Powers Authority (Authority) plans to issue approximately $433,235,000 in tax exempt, fixed rate notes on September 4, 2024. The Notes are being issued to finance, on an interim basis, a portion of the design, construction, and development costs of the East County Advanced Water Purification […]
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 […]
Otay Water District to Fill Division One Vacancy Through Appointment Process
/in Agency News /by Gayle FalkenthalSpring Valley, Calif. – The Otay Water District announced at its Aug. 7 board meeting that it will fill its division one board vacancy through an appointment process. The application deadline for candidates interested in filling the seat is Monday, August 26, 2024, by 5 p.m. The vacancy occurred following the resignation, effective Aug. 2, […]
Application Period Now Open for the Fall 2024 Citizens Water Academy
/in Agency News, Uncategorized /by Jordan BeaneDon’t miss this exclusive opportunity for emerging leaders throughout San Diego County to join the Citizens Water Academy and get an up-close understanding of our most important resource. Over multiple sessions participants will learn firsthand about critical water issues affecting the region and go behind the scenes with water managers, planners, and engineers to […]
Cultivate and Protect: Free Permaculture Gardening and Wildfire Preparedness Workshop
/in Agency News /by Gayle FalkenthalEncinitas, Calif.— Olivenhain Municipal Water District, in partnership with Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District, invites the public to attend a free workshop on permaculture gardening and wildfire safety. This workshop will be held on August 15 at 5:30 p.m. at Elfin Forest Interpretive Center Honoring Susan J. Varty located at 8833 Harmony Grove Road […]
North San Diego Water Reuse Coalition Recommended for Over $6 Million in Federal Funding to Further Improve Local Water Supply Reliability
/in Agency News /by Gayle FalkenthalEncinitas, Calif. — On June 13, the United States Bureau of Reclamation recommended to Congress that the North San Diego Water Reuse Coalition receive over $6 million in grant funding from the federal Title XVI program to develop recycled water infrastructure in San Diego’s North County. “This federal investment to strengthen our region’s recycled water […]
OMWD Converts Another Encinitas Property to Recycled Water
/in Agency News /by Gayle FalkenthalEncinitas, Calif. — Olivenhain Municipal Water District began serving recycled water today to the new commercial building at 777 North El Camino Real in Encinitas. Irrigating the property with recycled instead of potable water will save more than 7,500 gallons of imported drinking water each year. “Converting our commercial customers to recycled water for irrigation […]
Pipeline Construction to Begin on Rancho Santa Fe Road
/in Agency News /by Gayle FalkenthalEncinitas, Calif. — Olivenhain Municipal Water District is beginning construction to replace aging water infrastructure on Rancho Santa Fe Road on the border of Carlsbad and Encinitas. An existing pipeline originally installed in 1961 on Rancho Santa Fe Road between Las Olas Court and Avenida La Posta is approaching the end of its lifespan. This […]
Enjoy a Glass of Padre Dam Tap Water for National Hydration Day
/in Agency News /by Gayle FalkenthalWe’re just days away from National Hydration Day on Sunday, June 23, and Padre Dam Municipal Water District is encouraging its customers to celebrate by enjoying a glass of high-quality tap water. National Hydration Day is on June 23 every year. It’s the kick-off to summer and a time when the weather starts to warm […]
Construction of New Recycled Water Pipelines Begins in Encinitas
/in Agency News /by Gayle FalkenthalEncinitas, CA—Olivenhain Municipal Water District has begun construction on new recycled water pipelines in the city of Encinitas. The pipeline extensions will allow homeowner associations in the area to convert to recycled water for irrigation of their properties. This project phase involves installing pipeline extensions around Park Dale Lane and Gatepost Road off Village Park […]
OMWD Board Controls Spending in Two-Year Budget for Fiscal Years 2025 and 2026
/in Agency News /by Gayle FalkenthalEncinitas, CA—At its June 19 meeting, Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s Board of Directors will consider approving a two-year budget for 2025 and 2026, reflecting board direction to control costs and limit the impact to customers of impending wholesale water prices. After consideration by the board’s Finance Committee in April, the final spending plan for fiscal […]
East County Advanced Water Purification Joint Powers Authority Receives ‘AA’ Fitch Credit Rating
/in Agency News /by Gayle FalkenthalMay 21, 2024 – Santee, CA – The East County Advanced Water Purification Joint Powers Authority (JPA) recently received a ‘AA’, outlook stable rating from U.S. credit rating agency, Fitch Rating. This rating is important because it shows an agency’s ability to repay its debts. Fitch assigned the ‘AA’ rating to $415 million of interim […]
Padre Dam Dives into a New Medium with Launch of The Water Drop Podcast
/in Agency News /by Gayle FalkenthalApril 26, 2024 – Padre Dam Municipal Water District has launched a new podcast, The Water Drop to dive into the latest information and hot topics in the water industry. The Water Drop debuted in March 2024 and monthly episodes are planned. Padre Dam staff as well as outside experts will discuss an array of […]