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 […]
San Diego County Water Authority Board Chair Nick Serrano has appointed new leadership for the Board’s committees and regional boards. These positions are responsible for running vital committees that impact all aspects of the Water Authority’s operations and representing the Water Authority on key regional bodies. “I am proud to announce these appointments, which reflect […]
Encinitas, Calif. — At today’s Olivenhain Municipal Water District board meeting, Matthew R. Hahn assumed the position of president of the Board of Directors. Mr. Hahn will serve as president for the 2025-2026 term. Initially elected to the board in 2022, Mr. Hahn represents Division 4 of OMWD’s service area, which includes the 4S Ranch […]
San Diego business and civic leader Mel Katz was seated today as San Diego County Water Authority’s newest representative on the board of directors of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. Katz has served on the Water Authority’s board of directors since 2018, representing the city of Del Mar and served as chair from […]
The Padre Dam Municipal Water District swore in Kim Hales as its newest member of the Board of Directors on December 9, 2024. Incumbent director Suzanne Till was also sworn in for her second term on the District’s Board of Directors, and will continue serving as the Board’s Vice President. Hales and Till were elected […]
Encinitas, Calif. — Scott Maloni was sworn in today as the newest member of Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s Board of Directors. Voters in OMWD’s Division 2—consisting of communities in Carlsbad and Encinitas— overwhelmingly selected Mr. Maloni as their representative to the Board of Directors in the November 5 general election. “The Olivenhain Municipal Water District […]
For the second year in a row, the San Diego County Water Authority and its partners have struck a deal to conserve water in Lake Mead, support the long-term sustainability of the Colorado River and save local ratepayers money. The agreements between the Water Authority, the Imperial Irrigation District, and the Metropolitan Water District, with […]
Encinitas, Calif. — At its November 6 meeting, OMWD’s Board of Directors honored Board Secretary Larry Watt for 12 years of dedicated service to its ratepayers. Mr. Watt did not seek reelection for another term, and this was his last meeting as a board member. “Mr. Watt will be missed,” said Board President Christy Guerin. […]
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 […]
Board Chair Announces Committee Leadership for 2025-2026
/in Achievements, Agency News, Features /by Jordan BeaneSan Diego County Water Authority Board Chair Nick Serrano has appointed new leadership for the Board’s committees and regional boards. These positions are responsible for running vital committees that impact all aspects of the Water Authority’s operations and representing the Water Authority on key regional bodies. “I am proud to announce these appointments, which reflect […]
Matthew R. Hahn Named President of OMWD’s Board of Directors
/in Agency News /by Gayle FalkenthalEncinitas, Calif. — At today’s Olivenhain Municipal Water District board meeting, Matthew R. Hahn assumed the position of president of the Board of Directors. Mr. Hahn will serve as president for the 2025-2026 term. Initially elected to the board in 2022, Mr. Hahn represents Division 4 of OMWD’s service area, which includes the 4S Ranch […]
Representing Water Authority, Director Katz Joins MWD Board
/in Agency News, Features, Home Headline, News, WaterSmart Living /by Jordan BeaneSan Diego business and civic leader Mel Katz was seated today as San Diego County Water Authority’s newest representative on the board of directors of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. Katz has served on the Water Authority’s board of directors since 2018, representing the city of Del Mar and served as chair from […]
Padre Dam Swears In New Board Member, Returning Incumbent
/in Agency News, News /by Gayle FalkenthalThe Padre Dam Municipal Water District swore in Kim Hales as its newest member of the Board of Directors on December 9, 2024. Incumbent director Suzanne Till was also sworn in for her second term on the District’s Board of Directors, and will continue serving as the Board’s Vice President. Hales and Till were elected […]
Scott Maloni Sworn in as Olivenhain Municipal Water District Board Director
/in Agency News /by Gayle FalkenthalEncinitas, Calif. — Scott Maloni was sworn in today as the newest member of Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s Board of Directors. Voters in OMWD’s Division 2—consisting of communities in Carlsbad and Encinitas— overwhelmingly selected Mr. Maloni as their representative to the Board of Directors in the November 5 general election. “The Olivenhain Municipal Water District […]
Innovative Water Deal Deliver Benefits to Regional Ratepayers
/in Agency News, Features, News, Uncategorized, WaterSmart Living /by Jordan BeaneFor the second year in a row, the San Diego County Water Authority and its partners have struck a deal to conserve water in Lake Mead, support the long-term sustainability of the Colorado River and save local ratepayers money. The agreements between the Water Authority, the Imperial Irrigation District, and the Metropolitan Water District, with […]
OMWD Board Recognizes Outgoing Member Larry Watt for 12 Years of Public Service
/in Agency News /by Gayle FalkenthalEncinitas, Calif. — At its November 6 meeting, OMWD’s Board of Directors honored Board Secretary Larry Watt for 12 years of dedicated service to its ratepayers. Mr. Watt did not seek reelection for another term, and this was his last meeting as a board member. “Mr. Watt will be missed,” said Board President Christy Guerin. […]