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 […]
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 […]
Cuando prendes la llave, puedes confiar que tu agua potable: Es limpia, segura y económica Está libre del coronavirus – ¡y es saludable para toda la familia! Es tratada para eliminar virus y bacterias Es probada para cumplir con estrictos estándares gubernamentales Para aprender más acerca de la calidad de tu agua, visita: Calidad Del Agua Para aprender más acerca de tu proveedor de agua local, visita: Agencias Miembros El agua es un recurso precioso, por favor úsalo sabiamente. Videos
The San Diego County Water Authority has completed a major rehabilitation project on the historic First Aqueduct in North San Diego County. The project renovated and replaced dozens of structures on two large-diameter pipelines, including Pipeline 1, which delivered the first imported water to the San Diego region in 1947 and remains a vital part of the regional water delivery system. The construction contract for the project was worth approximately $30 million. The timely rehabilitation of the First Aqueduct is part of the Water Authority’s proactive asset management program. A key element of providing safe and reliable water supplies is […]
The Water Authority’s Board of Directors adopted a resolution to approve the 2020 Urban Water Management Plan, Water Shortage Contingency Plan, and Appendix M Addendum to the 2015 Urban Water Management Plan at its May 27, 2021 meeting. The documents were released for a 60-day public comment period on March 8, 2021. A public hearing on the documents was held on March 25, with written comments due by May 6. The documents were submitted to the state Department of Water Resources by July 1, 2021. The state-mandated 2020 Urban Water Management Plan highlights how regional investments in a “water portfolio […]
As part of national Fix a Leak Week activities that start March 19, home and business owners across the region can take advantage of free water-use checkups and other water-saving resources offered by the San Diego County Water Authority and its member agencies. WaterSmart Checkups include site-specific recommendations from certified irrigation professionals to address leaks and enhance water-efficiency in other ways. Single-family home assessments include indoor and outdoor water-use inspections, while commercial checkups focus on outdoor water use. Property owners decide if and when to make upgrades. Appointments are available year-round at watersmartcheckup.org. Even small leaks can create significant waste: […]
The San Diego region will benefit from a historic water conservation-and-transfer agreement with the Imperial Irrigation District at least through 2047 after the San Diego County Water Authority’s Board of Directors took action Dec. 7 to ensure deliveries of those supplies for an additional decade. The Water Authority’s independent Colorado River water supplies are delivered through the Colorado River Aqueduct. The Water Authority is assessing potential pipeline and tunnel alignments that could move these supplies from Imperial Dam to San Vicente Reservoir. The Board voted unanimously to extend an Exchange Agreement with the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California by […]
The Water Authority is developing an array of energy initiatives designed to control the costs of electricity needed to produce, treat and distribute water to the region’s residents and businesses. The Water Authority is preparing to use state grant funds to install a large-scale battery system that will save money by storing low-cost power for use during high-cost periods. While water reliability will always be the Water Authority’s primary focus, the agency’s Energy Program helps reduce energy costs and, in turn, helps stabilize the cost of water. The program aims to help the San Diego region maximize the use of renewable […]
