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 portions of E. El Alameda and N. Arquilla Road (Movie Colony East neighborhood) starting the week of October 5, 2026. (Please see map.) However, DWA crews may be on site prior to the start date for prep work. Construction is expected to be complete in December 2026. The schedule and completion date are subject to change based on unforeseen circumstances, such as weather, materials or utility conflicts.

DWA hired a contractor to do the work. Please be considerate of workers while driving in the project area. Their safety is a top priority.

What to expect:

• Slowed traffic (lanes reduced), limited access, detours and possible temporary road closures
• Access to property to remain intact (if we are blocking, we’ll happily move upon request if possible)
• ‘No parking signs’ posted along the street as necessary
• Noise from construction 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays (no work on Fridays, weekends or Agency observed holidays)
• Equipment and vehicles from Desert Water Agency and its contractors
• A staging area for equipment will be located at a DWA well site, at the intersection of N. Avenida Caballeros and E. San Jacinto Way
• Temporary paving will be put in place before final paving is done at a later date
• Water service should remain on except for a brief period (approximately 2-4 hours) for some customers as the project nears completion
• DWA or its contractors will notify customers of any water outage in advance
• Flushing to disinfect the new pipes before service will result in visible water flow along the street toward the end of the project; signs will be posted in affected areas and sandbags will be used to direct the water

While we understand that this project causes inconvenience, it is an essential part of our responsibility to provide clean, reliable water to you and your neighbors. We appreciate your patience throughout the project.

For questions about the project, please contact Senior Engineer Adrian Biggs at Abiggs@dwa.org or 760-323-4971, ext. 193.

For other inquiries, please contact the Public Affairs Department at Outreach@dwa.org or (760) 323-4971, ext. 184 or 272.

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