Encinitas, CA — Today, OMWD’s Board of Directors was honored by Special District Leadership Foundation for reaccreditation as a “District of Distinction–Platinum Level,” SDLF’s highest accreditation. This designation recognizes OMWD’s commitment to responsible financial management, ethical leadership, and transparency in all areas of its operations. Special districts are local governments that deliver specialized services such […]
Encinitas, Calif. — Today, Olivenhain Municipal Water District, San Elijo Joint Powers Authority, and Leucadia Wastewater District received California Water Environment Association’s statewide award for Community Engagement and Outreach Program of the Year. The award recognizes the success of the agencies’ 2025 Water Career Day. The Water Career Day event brought together water and wastewater […]
Vista, CA — Today, the Vista Irrigation District commemorated Special Districts Week to encourage District customers to be involved in their community and be civically engaged with their local government. Special Districts Week, April 5 to April 11, 2026, will be established by the State Legislature with approval of Assembly Concurrent Resolution (ACR) 161. ACR […]
Encinitas, CA — Fitch Ratings reviewed OMWD’s financial position and confirmed that OMWD will maintain its AAA bond rating. OMWD’s revenue bonds have held the AAA rating since 2016, which validates OMWD’s creditworthiness and financial stability. A bond rating is an evaluation of an institution’s credit quality and financial strength. A AAA rating is the […]
Encinitas, CA — Olivenhain Municipal Water District and partners invite the public to attend a free Native Plants and Waterwise Landscaping Workshop. The workshop will be held on Saturday, March 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., in OMWD’s boardroom, located at 1966 Olivenhain Road in Encinitas. Steve Sherman from California Landscape Technologies will explain […]
Encinitas, CA — Olivenhain Municipal Water District accepted California Water Environment Association San Diego Section’s 2025 Collection System of the Year Award for its 4S Ranch and Rancho Cielo collection system at CWEA’s awards event on January 31, 2026. The award acknowledges excellence in sewer system management. This recognition is awarded to agencies that demonstrate […]
Encinitas, CA — Today, Olivenhain Municipal Water District began supplying recycled water to the HOA community of La Cresta at Colinas de Oro in Carlsbad. Using recycled water for the HOA’s irrigation needs will save over 2.25 million gallons of drinking water each year. “Converting irrigation to recycled water exemplifies responsible stewardship,” said OMWD Board […]
Encinitas, CA — Olivenhain Municipal Water District, San Dieguito Water District, and Santa Fe Irrigation District invite you to attend a free workshop on the benefits of collecting rainwater. The class is being held on January 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at OMWD headquarters located at 1966 Olivenhain Road in Encinitas. The workshop […]
Vista, CA – Vista Irrigation District invites local high school seniors to compete for scholarships from the district. Up to six scholarships may be awarded in amounts ranging from $1,000 to $3,000. The purpose of the scholarship program is to encourage students to learn more about how water related issues influence our daily lives.
Santee, CA – The East County Advanced Water Purification (AWP) Program has successfully secured two critical water discharge permits from the San Diego Regional Water Control Board during its November 12 meeting. This approval marks a major milestone for the multi-agency project, bringing it one step closer to becoming a reality. Both permits are scheduled […]
Vista, Calif. — The Vista Irrigation District (district) will be hosting community information sessions at its headquarters building located at 1391 Engineer Street in Vista on Saturday September 13, 2025 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and Thursday September 18, 2025 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. to share information about its water rate study […]
Encinitas, Calif. – Today, Olivenhain Municipal Water District was honored with the McMurchie Excellence in Safety Award at the California Special Districts Association Annual Conference in Monterey. The award was presented by Special District Risk Management Authority for OMWD’s safety practices. Each year, SDRMA selects two public agencies from its over 650 members for this […]
Vista, Calif. — Vista Irrigation District has been presented with the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its annual comprehensive financial report (ACFR) for fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. This certificate is the only national award for public […]
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 […]
OMWD Earns “Platinum” Award for Leadership and Transparency
/in Agency News, News /by Gayle FalkenthalEncinitas, CA — Today, OMWD’s Board of Directors was honored by Special District Leadership Foundation for reaccreditation as a “District of Distinction–Platinum Level,” SDLF’s highest accreditation. This designation recognizes OMWD’s commitment to responsible financial management, ethical leadership, and transparency in all areas of its operations. Special districts are local governments that deliver specialized services such […]
North County Water and Wastewater Agencies Receive Statewide Award for Community Engagement
/in Agency News, News /by Gayle FalkenthalEncinitas, Calif. — Today, Olivenhain Municipal Water District, San Elijo Joint Powers Authority, and Leucadia Wastewater District received California Water Environment Association’s statewide award for Community Engagement and Outreach Program of the Year. The award recognizes the success of the agencies’ 2025 Water Career Day. The Water Career Day event brought together water and wastewater […]
Vista Irrigation District Commemorates Special Districts Week
/in Agency News, News /by Gayle FalkenthalVista, CA — Today, the Vista Irrigation District commemorated Special Districts Week to encourage District customers to be involved in their community and be civically engaged with their local government. Special Districts Week, April 5 to April 11, 2026, will be established by the State Legislature with approval of Assembly Concurrent Resolution (ACR) 161. ACR […]
OMWD Maintains AAA Bond Rating for 10th Consecutive Year
/in Agency News, News /by Gayle FalkenthalEncinitas, CA — Fitch Ratings reviewed OMWD’s financial position and confirmed that OMWD will maintain its AAA bond rating. OMWD’s revenue bonds have held the AAA rating since 2016, which validates OMWD’s creditworthiness and financial stability. A bond rating is an evaluation of an institution’s credit quality and financial strength. A AAA rating is the […]
Free Workshop on Native Plants and Waterwise Landscaping
/in Agency News, News /by Gayle FalkenthalEncinitas, CA — Olivenhain Municipal Water District and partners invite the public to attend a free Native Plants and Waterwise Landscaping Workshop. The workshop will be held on Saturday, March 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., in OMWD’s boardroom, located at 1966 Olivenhain Road in Encinitas. Steve Sherman from California Landscape Technologies will explain […]
OMWD Wins Collection System of the Year Honors
/in Agency News, News /by Gayle FalkenthalEncinitas, CA — Olivenhain Municipal Water District accepted California Water Environment Association San Diego Section’s 2025 Collection System of the Year Award for its 4S Ranch and Rancho Cielo collection system at CWEA’s awards event on January 31, 2026. The award acknowledges excellence in sewer system management. This recognition is awarded to agencies that demonstrate […]
OMWD Converts La Cresta at Colinas de Oro Community to Recycled Water for Irrigation
/in Agency News, News /by Gayle FalkenthalEncinitas, CA — Today, Olivenhain Municipal Water District began supplying recycled water to the HOA community of La Cresta at Colinas de Oro in Carlsbad. Using recycled water for the HOA’s irrigation needs will save over 2.25 million gallons of drinking water each year. “Converting irrigation to recycled water exemplifies responsible stewardship,” said OMWD Board […]
Water Agencies Offer Free Rain Collection Workshop
/in Agency News, News /by Gayle FalkenthalEncinitas, CA — Olivenhain Municipal Water District, San Dieguito Water District, and Santa Fe Irrigation District invite you to attend a free workshop on the benefits of collecting rainwater. The class is being held on January 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at OMWD headquarters located at 1966 Olivenhain Road in Encinitas. The workshop […]
Vista Irrigation District To Sponsor Scholarship Contest
/in Agency News, News /by Gayle FalkenthalVista, CA – Vista Irrigation District invites local high school seniors to compete for scholarships from the district. Up to six scholarships may be awarded in amounts ranging from $1,000 to $3,000. The purpose of the scholarship program is to encourage students to learn more about how water related issues influence our daily lives.
East County AWP Program Secures Two Water Discharge Permits
/in Agency News, News /by Gayle FalkenthalSantee, CA – The East County Advanced Water Purification (AWP) Program has successfully secured two critical water discharge permits from the San Diego Regional Water Control Board during its November 12 meeting. This approval marks a major milestone for the multi-agency project, bringing it one step closer to becoming a reality. Both permits are scheduled […]
Vista Irrigation District To Host Two Community Information Sessions
/in Agency News, News /by Gayle FalkenthalVista, Calif. — The Vista Irrigation District (district) will be hosting community information sessions at its headquarters building located at 1391 Engineer Street in Vista on Saturday September 13, 2025 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and Thursday September 18, 2025 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. to share information about its water rate study […]
OMWD Honored for Commitment to Safety
/in Agency News, News /by Gayle FalkenthalEncinitas, Calif. – Today, Olivenhain Municipal Water District was honored with the McMurchie Excellence in Safety Award at the California Special Districts Association Annual Conference in Monterey. The award was presented by Special District Risk Management Authority for OMWD’s safety practices. Each year, SDRMA selects two public agencies from its over 650 members for this […]
Vista Irrigation District Receives National Award For Financial Reporting
/in Agency News, News /by Gayle FalkenthalVista, Calif. — Vista Irrigation District has been presented with the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its annual comprehensive financial report (ACFR) for fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. This certificate is the only national award for public […]
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 […]