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San Diego County Water Authority And its 24 Member Agencies

Landmark Conservation Pact Marks 20 Years of Water Security for San Diego

Twenty years ago this week, water officials from across the Southwest signed the largest water conservation-and-transfer agreement in U.S. history, providing decades of water security for San Diego County and benefits for numerous partners across the Southwest. In total, that pact supplies more than half of the water that sustains San Diego County’s 3.3 million […]

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Water Authority Wins National 2023 EPA WaterSense Excellence Award

October 9, 2023 – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has recognized the San Diego County Water Authority with a 2023 WaterSense Excellence Award for advancing water efficiency through its Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper program, better known as QWEL. The Water Authority received one of 25 Excellence Awards on Oct. 5 at the national WaterSmart Innovations […]

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Helix Water District Wins Orchid Award for Demonstration Garden

The San Diego Architectural Foundation honored Helix Water District with an Orchid Award for ‘Landscape Architecture’ for its WaterSmart Demonstration Garden. The award was presented at the annual Orchids and Onions architecture and design awards gala last night. “We are honored to be recognized for our WaterSmart Demonstration Garden,” said Helix Water District Board President […]

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Reliable Water Supplies Make San Diego Region Well-Prepared for 2024

October 2, 2023 – Thanks to a decades-long supply diversification strategy and continued efficient use of water across the region, the San Diego County Water Authority announced today that the region has reliable supplies to meet demands in Water Year 2024, which started Oct. 1. Hydrologists use Oct. 1 to begin measuring the snow and […]

Sweetwater Authority Governing Board Approved the 2023 Cost of Service Study; Rate Adjustments Proposed to Maintain Water Service Operations

Chula Vista, Calif. – At its meeting on September 27, the Governing Board of Sweetwater Authority (Authority) accepted the 2023 rate study, which proposes a water rate structure for the following three calendar years and determines the cost of providing water service and the revenue required to maintain current water service levels

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Olivenhain Municipal Water District Awarded Highest Honor in Governmental Accounting and Financial Reporting

Encinitas, Calif. — The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada has awarded its Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to Olivenhain Municipal Water District. The award recognizes OMWD’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022. This is the 28th consecutive year that OMWD has […]

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Water Authority Honored for Climate Change Efforts

The San Diego County Water Authority has earned Climate Registered gold status from The Climate Registry for the fourth consecutive year. The Water Authority was recognized for verifying and publicly reporting its greenhouse gas emissions, an effort that fosters transparency for the agency’s climate mitigation initiatives and helps the agency track and validate emissions reductions […]

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Padre Dam Board Appoints New Board Member to Division 4

Padre Dam Municipal Water District’s Board of Directors has appointed Ivan Andujar to fill the Board vacancy in Division 4  as the result of the recent passing of August Caires. Andujar was sworn into office and officially seated on the Board of Directors immediately following the Board appointment at the September 6, 2023 Board meeting. […]

Sweetwater Authority Launches Community Advisory Work Group, Seeking Engagement and Input from Stakeholders on Future Projects

Chula Vista, Calif. – On September 26, 2023, Sweetwater Authority will hold the first meeting of its newly-formed Community Advisory Work Group. The group offers Authority stakeholders a platform to actively engage in the projects and initiatives of the water agency. By providing input, participants will help shape the future of their community’s water services […]

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New California Law Taps Science to Improve Water Management

Legislation signed into law by California Governor Gavin Newsom ensures the state has the science and weather forecasting tools it needs for more flexible reservoir operations. The bill, AB 30, makes breakthrough water management technology standard for the California Department of Water Resources. The legislation was introduced by San Diego Assemblymember Chris Ward and co-sponsored […]

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Water Authority Earns National Conservation Innovation Award

The San Diego County Water Authority was recognized with a national award from the Alliance for Water Efficiency for programs that help county residents and businesses conserve water. The Water Authority earned the 2023 Utility Innovation Award for developing and deploying of one of the first and most comprehensive multi-benefit water-use efficiency incentive programs in […]

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OMWD Continues to Expand Recycled Water Reach

Encinitas, Calif. — Olivenhain Municipal Water District continues to expand its recycled water distribution by connecting to the Rancho Paseana horse ranch, providing the property with locally produced, tertiary treated recycled water for irrigation.    The Rancho Paseana horse ranch is located in Rancho Santa Fe and covers approximately 225 acres. Connecting this property to […]

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Tish Berge and Kelley Gage Appointed to Key Leadership Positions

San Diego County Water Authority executives Tish Berge and Kelley Gage were promoted Monday by General Manager Dan Denham. Berge moves from assistant general manager to deputy general manager after two years in her prior post. Gage, who served as director of water resources the past five years, is now assistant general manager. Berge oversees […]

Sweetwater Authority Customers NOT Affected by Boil Water Notice; Water Remains Safe to Consume

Chula Vista, Calif. – Sweetwater Authority is aware of a boil water advisory affecting parts of San Diego County, including Coronado and Imperial Beach. Sweetwater Authority is not affected by the notice, and our customers can be assured that their tap water continues to be safe to consume. Below is a map of Sweetwater Authority’s […]

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Dan Denham Appointed Water Authority General Manager

August 24, 2023 – The San Diego County Water Authority Board of Directors today voted unanimously to appoint Dan Denham as general manager, following the retirement of former General Manager Sandra L. Kerl in June. Denham has served in several leadership capacities with the Water Authority for the past 17 years, including his most recent […]