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Investments Protect San Diego Region from Drought

Current dry conditions statewide are a reminder of just how important those investments are. The emerging drought also serves as…

Fiscal Year 2021 Annual Report

Despite complex and challenging circumstances throughout Fiscal Year 2021, the Water Authority maintained focus on its highest goal: working with…

$80M+ in MWD Overcharges Paid to Local Water Agencies

In 2021, the San Diego County Water Authority’s Board of Directors approved distribution of more than $80 million to its…

San Vicente Energy Storage Facility Moves Ahead

In July 2021, San Vicente Energy Storage Facility received $18 million in the state budget signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, enough to…

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Water Authority Earns Gold Status for Climate Initiative

Agency named a ‘climate leader’ for tracking greenhouse gas emissions

December 16, 2021

Agencies Partner to Boost Water Supplies for Southern California

The San Diego County Water Authority and the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California have reached an agreement that will provide water to parts of Southern California facing extraordinary supply constraints due to cutbacks on the State Water Project. Under a deal approved today by Metropolitan’s Board of Directors and previously authorized by the San Diego County Water Authority’s Board of Directors, Metropolitan will secure additional groundwater in 2022 from the Semitropic Water Bank in Kern County. Metropolitan can use that water to serve areas in the northwest and northeast parts of its service area that aren’t connected to its Colorado River […]

December 14, 2021

San Diego County Water Authority Named a 2021 Top Workplace

The San Diego County Water Authority has been named a Top Workplace for 2021 by The San Diego Union-Tribune, capping a two-year effort by the agency to reshape its internal culture based on shared values. The newspaper’s honor roll is based solely on employee feedback through third-party surveys by Energage LLC, an employee engagement technology firm. “Safe and reliable water supplies are delivered across the San Diego region every single day by a talented workforce that has been dedicated to public service for more than 75 years,” said Water Authority Board Chair Gary Croucher. “It’s gratifying to see their efforts gain […]

November 22, 2021

Fall Back and Adjust Irrigation Systems to Save Water

Seasonal adjustments to irrigation controllers reduce water waste

November 4, 2021

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