2022 Annual Report: Community, Collaboration and Challenge
Over the past year, the Water Authority Board and staff met numerous challenges with a collaborative approach for the good of the San Diego County community.
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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 and for its member agencies to ensure continued delivery of reliable water supplies and continued efforts to maintain those supplies for the long-term.
Desal Plant Operations Safe After Orange County Oil Spill
Poseidon Water and the San Diego County Water Authority issued the following joint statement in response to emergency response efforts following the recent oil spill off the coast of Orange County. No oil has been detected by the plant’s monitoring system.
New Digital Workbook For Teachers, Students
A digital, interactive water education workbook is now available for elementary students. Join Blue’s journey to learn about the water cycle, San Diego County’s water supplies, bodies of water, water-use efficiency, and more.
San Vicente Energy Storage Facility Moves Ahead
The San Vicente Energy Storage Facility is one of the most promising pumped energy storage solutions in California.
Save More Now
The severity of the current drought makes it important for everyone in San Diego County to take more water-saving actions. While San Diego County continues to have enough water due to long-term investments in water sources and conservation, the region’s long-term supply reliability depends on a continued commitment to water-use efficiency indoors and outdoors by homes and businesses both large and small.
Trust the Tap
The San Diego County Water Authority and its 24 member agencies are committed to providing safe and reliable drinking water to all of their customers. The water that is delivered to homes and businesses is rigorously treated and continuously monitored to ensure that it is pure and of the highest quality. When you turn on the faucet, you can trust that your drinking water: Is clean, safe and affordable Is treated to eliminate viruses, including coronaviruses and bacteria Is tested to meet strict government standards To learn more about the quality of your water, go to: Water Quality To learn […]
San Diego Region’s Water Agencies Show They are Stronger Together
Working together, the San Diego County Water Authority and its 24 retail member agencies have built a safe, reliable water supply that supports our economy and quality of life, while protecting us from shortages in times of drought and emergencies.
Enter the Value of Water Photo Contest
In celebration of Water Awareness Month in May, the Water Authority and its member agencies are proud to host the Value of Water Photo Contest on Instagram. Water is essential to everything we do. From our morning routines when we’re making that first cup of coffee — to our evening routines when we’re brushing our teeth before bed. But water is also there for all the fun in-between moments when we’re outdoors and enjoying the best nature has to offer. From surfing San Diego County’s beautiful beaches, to exploring waterfalls in the backcountry, to fishing and boating in the region’s […]
$90M+ 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 $90 million to its 24 member agencies across the region after receiving funds from the Los Angeles-based Metropolitan Water District of Southern California to pay legal damages and interest. The two parties are seeking to resolve the remaining issues outside of court as they partner on water supply reliability, conservation, affordability, and climate change issues challenging Southern California. The Water Authority’s payments to its member agencies result from the Water Authority’s successful rate case litigation against MWD. The Water Authority won key issues in […]