Water Management

Water is a precious and limited natural resource in San Diego County that requires careful management to ensure the needs of present and future generations are met.  Through dynamic leadership, thoughtful planning, and prudent fiscal policies, the Water Authority is cost-effectively managing the region’s water portfolio, while continuing to diversify supplies to enhance future reliability.

 

The Water Authority imports about 80 percent of its water supplies. The Colorado River makes up about 50 percent of that imported supply.

 This is accomplished through:

• Collaborative planning with member agencies and regional partners on water supply issues and response to shortages

• Local supply development through seawater desalination, groundwater, recycled water, and conservation

• Aggressively representing regional interests at Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and other agencies

• Setting appropriate and fair rates and charges

• Monitoring current and historical water use trends

• Delivering high-quality treated water as cost-effectively as possible

• Building and operating regional facilities

• Planning and preparing for water reliability during emergencies