We are blessed with Nature’s incomparable riches of fresh water to serve our 325 square mile area.

Ground Water

Far beneath the surface of the earth, water is stored in vast natural basins. Four enormous basins capture Coachella Valley groundwater. They continuously undergo the process of replenishment. Geologic barriers keep the water contained within each basin.

The Whitewater River sub-basin, the largest of the four basins, supplies most of our water.

Surface Water (from local mountains)

Mountain streams also bring us water by way of Chino Creek, Snow Creek and Falls Creek. The amount varies from year to year with minimal flows in dry years and heavy flows in very wet seasons.

Imported Water

Desert Water Agency along with Coachella Valley Water District, have contracts with the State of California for water supply totaling approximately 187,100 acre-feet. This supply is used to recharge groundwater basins within the Coachella Valley.