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News from the Water Authority and its 24 member agencies.

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Christy Guerin Named President of OMWD’s Board of Directors

At today’s Olivenhain Municipal Water District board meeting, Christy Guerin assumed the position of president. Ms. Guerin will serve as president for the 2023-2024 term. Initially appointed to the board in 2011, Ms. Guerin represents Division 3 of OMWD’s service area, which includes portions of the cities of Encinitas and Solana Beach. In addition to […]

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First Aqueduct Maintenance Shutdown Runs Jan. 23-Feb. 1

The San Diego County Water Authority’s First Aqueduct will be shut down periodically over the next three months for maintenance projects to ensure a safe and reliable water supply for the region. Two shutdowns on the First Aqueduct are scheduled from January through March, when portions of the aqueduct will be relined, along with other […]

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Water Authority Delivers Emergency Water Supply to Tijuana

Fast action by the San Diego County Water Authority and its partners is helping maintain water service in Tijuana after problems with the city’s aqueduct emerged in December. Emergency water deliveries started last week after a coordinated effort between the Water Authority, Otay Water District, and Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD). The typical […]

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Director Jim Madaffer Elected Vice Chair of the Colorado River Board of California

San Diego County Water Authority Board Member Jim Madaffer has been elected vice chair of the Colorado River Board of California (CRB), which represents California in river management discussions with other Basin states, federal agencies, tribes, and Mexico. Madaffer, the Water Authority’s CRB representative since 2019, will serve a four-year term as vice chair following […]

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Turn Off Irrigation During and After Rainstorms

A series of storms bringing much needed rain to the San Diego region is also a reminder for residents and businesses to turn off irrigation systems when wet weather is predicted and for at least a week after significant rainfall. While a series of atmospheric rivers is boosting Sierra snowpack and easing dry conditions statewide, […]

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Vista Irrigation District Board Elects Officers for 2023

Vista, Calif. — The Vista Irrigation District board of directors elected Jo MacKenzie as its president and Richard Vasquez as its vice-president for 2023 at its annual organizational meeting. MacKenzie has served on the board of directors since December 1992. This will be the ninth time she has led the board since being elected. MacKenzie […]

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Carlsbad Desalination Plant Upgrades to Protect Marine Life

December 15, 2022 – The San Diego County Water Authority’s Board of Directors today unanimously authorized an agreement with Poseidon Resources (Channelside) LP to make major upgrades to the Claude “Bud” Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant, as required by the state’s Ocean Plan Amendment. The new facilities ensure the plant will continue to meet California’s evolving […]

Sweetwater Authority Board Members Sworn in for Four-Year Terms; Board Welcomes Newly Appointed Members and Leadership Changes

Chula Vista, Calif. – At the December 14 Sweetwater Authority Governing Board meeting, Steve Castaneda and Hector Martinez were sworn into their four-year terms as Directors. At the same meeting, the Authority’s Governing Board appointed Director Hector Martinez as Board Chair and Director Paulina Martinez-Perez as Vice Chair for the 2023 term. Director Castaneda was […]

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Matthew Hahn and Marco San Antonio Join OMWD Board of Directors

Encinitas, Calif. — Matthew Hahn and Marco San Antonio were sworn in today as the newest members of Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s Board of Directors. Mr. Hahn and Mr. San Antonio were chosen by voters in the November 8 election to represent OMWD’s Division 4 and Division 1, respectively.

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First Aqueduct Maintenance Shutdown Runs Dec. 5-14

November 30, 2022 – The San Diego County Water Authority’s First Aqueduct will be shut down periodically over the next four months for maintenance projects to ensure a safe and reliable water supply for the region. A series of three shutdowns on the First Aqueduct is scheduled from December through March, when portions of the […]

Sweetwater Authority Seeks New Members for its Citizens Advisory Committee

Chula Vista, Calif. – The Sweetwater Authority Governing Board is seeking interested community members to serve on its Citizens Advisory Committee. The CAC offers citizen involvement in advising the agency on ways it can improve its operational efficiency.

City of San Diego to Release Water from Hodges Reservoir into San Dieguito River

SAN DIEGO – Due to past rainfall and a state mandate with regard to water level, the City of San Diego is scheduled to release approximately 250 million gallons of water from Hodges Reservoir into the San Dieguito River. This will lower the current water level by approximately 2 feet. The water release, using valves […]

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Low-Cost Rain Barrels Are Still Available to Reduce Outdoor Water Use

Encinitas, Calif. —More than 70% of the western United States is experiencing severe or extreme drought conditions, and Californians are still being asked to curb water consumption to preserve water supplies. To encourage water conservation, Olivenhain Municipal Water District, in partnership with neighboring water districts San Dieguito Water District, Santa Fe Irrigation District, and Carlsbad […]

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San Diego County Water Authority Named a 2022 Top Workplace

The San Diego County Water Authority has been named a Top Workplace for 2022 by The San Diego Union-Tribune – the second straight year the agency has been recognized. The newspaper’s honor roll is based solely on employee feedback through third-party surveys by Energage LLC, an employee engagement technology firm.

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2022 “Pure Excellence” Award Winners Honored by Olivenhain Municipal Water District

Encinitas, Calif.— At its November 16 board meeting, Olivenhain Municipal Water District recognized seven individuals and businesses with “Pure Excellence” awards for making a positive impact in the local community in 2022.