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 part of the Warm Sands neighborhood on portions of S. Warm Sands Drive, E. Camino Parocela, Parocela Place, Warm Sands Place, S. Grenfall Road, and E. Sunny Dunes Road starting the week of October 26, 2026. (Please see map below.) However, DWA crews may be on site prior to the start date for prep work. Construction is expected to be complete in February 2027. 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.

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 (limited work on Fridays, no work on weekends or Agency observed holidays)
• Equipment and vehicles from Desert Water Agency and its contractors
• An equipment staging area will be located at corner of S. Camino Real and E. Sunny Dunes Road
• 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. 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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