Latest Updates
May is Water Awareness Month
California celebrates Water Awareness Month each year in May, providing an opportunity to highlight the value of water in our daily lives and how we can protect this precious resource. Our region relies heavily on groundwater as its main source. Because we use water...
Update on New Statewide Chromium-6 Standards
At DWA, our priority is to provide clean, safe water for our customers. We continually monitor our water distribution system, performing thousands of lab tests per year to ensure a quality supply. The California State Water Resources Control Board recently (April 17,...
Earth Day Water-Wise Tips to Protect the Planet
One of the best ways to ensure a healthy planet is to save water! It is a precious and limited resource that should be protected and preserved. At Desert Water Agency we work hard to be good stewards and make sure water use in the desert is sustainable. Celebrate...
Pipeline Replacement near N. Sunrise Way, E. Amado Rd., E. Tahquitz Canyon Way & N. Sunset Way
Desert Water Agency is replacing several aging water pipelines throughout our system to help improve water reliability, decrease repair costs and reduce water loss. We will install new pipeline in the area of N. Sunrise Way, E. Amado Rd., E. Tahquitz Canyon Way and N....
S. Broadmoor Drive & E. Waverly Drive Pipeline Replacement
Desert Water Agency is replacing several aging water pipelines throughout our system to help improve water reliability, decrease repair costs and reduce water loss. We will install new pipeline on S. Broadmoor Dr. and E. Waverly Dr. starting the week of April 8, 2024....
Fix a Leak Week: Tips to Repair Drips
Finding and fixing leaks can add up to big savings! Desert Water Agency surveys its distribution system for leaks to reduce water loss, but customers play a vital role in helping increase water efficiency. Household leaks can waste almost 1 trillion gallons of water a...
E. Sunny Dunes Road & Calle Santa Cruz Pipeline Replacement
Desert Water Agency is replacing several aging water pipelines throughout our system to help improve water reliability, decrease repair costs and reduce water loss. We will install new pipeline in your neighborhood starting in March. (Please see map.) Construction is...
Ramon Road Frontage Pipeline Replacement
Desert Water Agency is replacing several aging water pipelines throughout our system to help improve water reliability, decrease repair costs and reduce water loss. We will install new pipeline on Ramon Road frontage east of Compadre Road, and along Compadre Road...
National Groundwater Awareness Week
The groundwater beneath our feet makes up about 99 percent of the Coachella Valley’s domestic water supply. This benefits all valley residents, including Desert Water Agency customers. At DWA, our team works diligently to protect this important resource, today and for...
DWA Leak Detection Survey starts Feb. 26
Desert Water Agency plans to perform a leak detection survey in several areas throughout our water distribution system starting Feb. 26. (Please see attached maps below for information.) We have contracted with E Source to conduct this survey scheduled to last about...