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.
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 […]
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.
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: […]
