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 […]
Gov. Brown on April 7 formally ended the drought emergency for most of California due to record-setting precipitation during the past winter, following a resolution by the Water Authority’s Board of Directors in January to declare an end to drought conditions for San Diego County. The Water Authority applauded the governor’s decision because it’s critical for water agencies and regulators to maintain credibility with the public by acknowledging the dramatic improvement in water supplies. WaterSmart resources Even with the drought over, the Water Authority will continue to offer resources that promote water efficiency as a positive and permanent lifestyle. Resources include: Free WaterSmart Checkups […]
In celebration of Water Awareness Month, the San Diego County Water Authority is launching the Brought to You by Water Photo Contest to highlight the value of water in our region. From coffee and gardens to key industries like manufacturing and tourism – everything in San Diego County is fueled by safe and reliable water supplies from the Water Authority and its 24 member agencies. So look around and share your favorite things that are “Brought to You by Water.” The photo contest is on Instagram (@sdcwa) from May 1 to May 31, 2018. How to enter Take a photo that illustrates the value […]
The San Diego County Water Authority will host an online public information session on Oct. 27 about economic considerations related to the proposed Regional Conveyance System. The virtual event will run from 10 a.m. to noon. To reserve a spot, email wateracademy@sdcwa.org. Meeting participants can: Learn about alternatives the Water Authority Board of Directors is studying to secure San Diego County’s future water supplies Ask the experts about key issues Understand the feasibility and costs of building a conveyance system to deliver San Diego County’s Colorado River supplies Discuss potential next steps In June of 2019, the Water Authority’s Board […]
In addition to ensuring a safe and reliable water supply, the Board leadership of the San Diego County Water Authority is joining with water agencies across the region to fight the economic impacts of the pandemic through a virtual food drive in partnership with the San Diego Food Bank. The San Diego Food Bank helps feed hundreds of thousands of hungry people each year – and the numbers are growing rapidly as economic impacts of coronavirus closures ripple across the region. The water agencies’ virtual food drive allows donors to select and purchase items such as canned meats, vegetables, fruits, […]
The Water Authority and its 24 member agencies have increased regional coordination and communication to ensure the coronavirus pandemic does not impact safe and secure water service for San Diego County. Public water supplies in the San Diego region remain safe to drink due to numerous robust treatment processes used by local and regional water providers. In fact, the U.S. EPA recommends that Americans continue to use and drink tap water as usual. Despite widespread fears about coronavirus, there’s no evidence that coronavirus is transmitted through water. In fact, coronavirus is a respiratory illness like the flu, and neither are […]
Starting Monday, March 16, the San Diego County Water Authority is closing its Kearny Mesa and Escondido facilities to the public as part of the nationwide effort to limit the spread of coronavirus. Like other public agencies across the region, the Water Authority is taking several precautionary steps to protect employees and minimize opportunities for virus transmission. Those steps include cancelling non-essential meetings, holding critical meetings electronically, and minimizing travel. Water supplies in the San Diego region remain safe due to a robust, ongoing series of treatment technologies that deactivate and remove viruses and bacteria. In fact, the U.S. EPA […]
Letters Requesting Rate Relief at MWD Lakeside Water District Carlsbad MWD City of Oceanside Helix Water District Olivenhain MWD Otay Water District Padre Dam MWD Rancho California Water District San Diego County Taxpayers Association San Diego Council President Pro Tem San Diego Mayor’s Office San Dieguito Water District Santa Fe Irrigation District Valley Center MWD Yuima MWD With the recession and the COVID-19 pandemic causing economic havoc nationally and across Southern California, the Water Authority has adopted several cost-cutting strategies and it’s asking the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California to do the same. When the Water Authority’s Board of […]
RESOURCES Fact Sheet Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Washington State Department of Health California Water Boards State-certified California labs U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Water provided by the Water Authority and its member agencies continues to meet all state and federal drinking water standards — but after water leaves the agencies’ distribution systems and enters private service connections, the water quality can deteriorate if water becomes stagnant. Most commercial and industrial buildings have been partially occupied even during the COVID-19 shutdown, and HVAC and water systems continue to be maintained and operated even though many employees are working remotely. However, […]
