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 […]
Encinitas, CA — Olivenhain Municipal Water District, the Encinitas Union School District, and BCK Programs invite members of the public to attend a free Ecoliteracy Showcase on May 7, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. at the Encinitas Farm Lab, located at 441 Quail Gardens Drive in Encinitas. The showcase celebrates local students’ year-long efforts in promoting […]
Chula Vista, CA – On April 9, 2024, the South Bay Irrigation District Board of Directors approved a proclamation to rebrand the district as “South Bay Water.” The updated name enhances the connection between the district and its important role as the governance branch of Sweetwater Authority, a public water agency that serves 200,000 residents […]
Encinitas, CA — Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s AAA Revenue Bonds were affirmed with a stable outlook on March 27 by Fitch Ratings, a global rating agency that offers independent credit opinions. The AAA rating is the highest possible grade and has been awarded to only a handful of agencies in Southern California.
Encinitas, CA — Olivenhain Municipal Water District is scheduled to start construction in April on the extension of several underground pipelines within the cities of Encinitas and Carlsbad that will allow the conversion of 28 irrigation meters to recycled water.
Encinitas, CA — In order to promote outdoor water use efficiency, Olivenhain Municipal Water District, San Dieguito Water District, and Santa Fe Irrigation District invite members of the public to attend a free California-friendly landscape design workshop on Wednesday, March 13 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The event will be held at the OMWD […]
Encinitas, CA — Olivenhain Municipal Water District, San Dieguito Water District, and Santa Fe Irrigation District have partnered to offer a free workshop for area residents to learn about the benefits of rain barrels and best practices for rainwater collection. This workshop will be held on January 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at […]
Chula Vista, CA – Last month, the Sweetwater Authority (Authority) Governing Board (Board) appointed Director Paulina Martinez-Perez as Board Chair and Director Hector Martinez as Vice Chair for the 2024 term. Martinez-Perez has served on the Board since 2020 and Martinez has served since 2018. At the same meeting, the Board adopted Resolution 23-23, adjusting […]
Encinitas, CA — To encourage water conservation, Olivenhain Municipal Water District, San Dieguito Water District, and Santa Fe Irrigation District have partnered to offer discounted rain barrels to area residents. Fifty-gallon barrels are on sale for $97, with a final cost of $62 after a $35 rebate from water wholesaler Metropolitan Water District of Southern […]
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 […]
OMWD Hosts Ecoliteracy Showcase Featuring Local Students’ Environmental Projects
/in Agency News /by Gayle FalkenthalEncinitas, CA — Olivenhain Municipal Water District, the Encinitas Union School District, and BCK Programs invite members of the public to attend a free Ecoliteracy Showcase on May 7, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. at the Encinitas Farm Lab, located at 441 Quail Gardens Drive in Encinitas. The showcase celebrates local students’ year-long efforts in promoting […]
South Bay Irrigation District transforms into “South Bay Water,” announces upcoming community logo contest
/in Agency News /by Gayle FalkenthalChula Vista, CA – On April 9, 2024, the South Bay Irrigation District Board of Directors approved a proclamation to rebrand the district as “South Bay Water.” The updated name enhances the connection between the district and its important role as the governance branch of Sweetwater Authority, a public water agency that serves 200,000 residents […]
OMWD’s AAA Bond Rating Affirmed
/in Agency News /by Gayle FalkenthalEncinitas, CA — Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s AAA Revenue Bonds were affirmed with a stable outlook on March 27 by Fitch Ratings, a global rating agency that offers independent credit opinions. The AAA rating is the highest possible grade and has been awarded to only a handful of agencies in Southern California.
Construction of New Recycled Water Pipelines Allows OMWD to Reduce Dependence on Imported Drinking Water
/in Agency News /by Gayle FalkenthalEncinitas, CA — Olivenhain Municipal Water District is scheduled to start construction in April on the extension of several underground pipelines within the cities of Encinitas and Carlsbad that will allow the conversion of 28 irrigation meters to recycled water.
North County Water Agencies Partner to Offer Free California-friendly Landscape Design Workshop
/in Agency News /by Gayle FalkenthalEncinitas, CA — In order to promote outdoor water use efficiency, Olivenhain Municipal Water District, San Dieguito Water District, and Santa Fe Irrigation District invite members of the public to attend a free California-friendly landscape design workshop on Wednesday, March 13 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The event will be held at the OMWD […]
OMWD Hosts Complimentary Rain Harvesting Workshop
/in Agency News /by Gayle FalkenthalEncinitas, CA — Olivenhain Municipal Water District, San Dieguito Water District, and Santa Fe Irrigation District have partnered to offer a free workshop for area residents to learn about the benefits of rain barrels and best practices for rainwater collection. This workshop will be held on January 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at […]
Sweetwater Authority Board Appoints New Leadership For 2024 Term; Adjusts Meeting Times For New Year
/in Agency News /by Gayle FalkenthalChula Vista, CA – Last month, the Sweetwater Authority (Authority) Governing Board (Board) appointed Director Paulina Martinez-Perez as Board Chair and Director Hector Martinez as Vice Chair for the 2024 term. Martinez-Perez has served on the Board since 2020 and Martinez has served since 2018. At the same meeting, the Board adopted Resolution 23-23, adjusting […]
North County Water Agencies Offer Low-Cost Rain Barrels to Help Customers Save Water
/in Agency News /by Gayle FalkenthalEncinitas, CA — To encourage water conservation, Olivenhain Municipal Water District, San Dieguito Water District, and Santa Fe Irrigation District have partnered to offer discounted rain barrels to area residents. Fifty-gallon barrels are on sale for $97, with a final cost of $62 after a $35 rebate from water wholesaler Metropolitan Water District of Southern […]