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December 18, 2024

DWA Lobby Will Close for Renovations

Dec 18, 2024

Announcement for a Coachella Valley community workshop on salt & nutrient management, Dec 11, 2024, 10-11:30 AM, in-person & Zoom.

December 6, 2024

Shape the Future of Groundwater: Salt & Nutrient Management Plan Community Meeting

Community members are invited to participate in the second community workshop regarding the Coachella Valley Salt & Nutrient Management Plan.

December 4, 2024

Desert Water Agency Honored for Safety Program Effectiveness

Desert Water Agency was recognized for its outstanding commitment to safety as a recipient of an H.R. LaBounty Safety Award for its Joint Confined Space Rescue Training. The award was presented by the Association of California Water Agencies Joint Powers Insurance Authority (ACWA JPIA) on December 2, 2024.

November 19, 2024

Desert Water Agency Continues Commitment to Critical Water Supply Project

At its meeting today, the Desert Water Agency (DWA) Board of Directors voted to continue funding the next phase of pre-construction work for the Delta Conveyance Project. The project, a single below-ground tunnel through the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, is vital to the reliability of water from the State Water Project (SWP), which serves around 27 million Californians.

Event: Free Native Plant Community Celebration on Nov 16, 2024, at Desert Wildlife Center, Indio, CA, from 8:30 a.m. to noon.

November 13, 2024

Community Event Highlights Desert Gardening Tips and Techniques

Desert Water Agency is proud to again sponsor the annual Native Plant Community Celebration, previously known as Garden Day. The popular event will feature lots of learning and fun, including educational speakers, information booths and plant sales.

November 6, 2024

Applications Now Open for CV Water Counts Academy

If you’ve ever been curious about water in the Coachella Valley and the elaborate process involved in delivering safe and reliable water to homes and businesses – then Water Counts Academy is for you.

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October 31, 2024

DWA Water System Survey Verifies No Lead Pipes

As part of new guidelines from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Desert Water Agency (DWA) completed an inventory of its water service line materials to check for lead pipes.

October 5, 2024

Thank a Water Professional!

Safe and reliable water is essential to our daily lives, yet we often don’t think about how this precious resource gets to our tap. It takes a team of people to deliver the water you depend on to cook, clean, bathe, garden and use every day.

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September 24, 2024

Go Behind the Scenes with DWA

Learn more about how water gets to your tap at Desert Water Agency’s fall tour on October 23, 2024. Participants will visit the Snow Creek facilities, Whitewater Hydroelectric Plant and Mission Creek Replenishment Facility.

A landscaper workshop hosted by Desert Water on October 8, 2024, from 1-3 p.m. RSVP at conservation@dwa.org.

September 18, 2024

Calling All Landscapers!

Desert Water Agency is hosting a landscaper workshop to help landscape contractors learn more about our incentive/rebate programs and water regulations in California.

September 17, 2024

Desert Water Agency Announces Esther Saenz as Next General Manager

Desert Water Agency is pleased to announce the appointment of Esther Saenz as its General Manager effective July 2025, following the upcoming retirement of Steve Johnson. Saenz will become the first female General Manager in the Agency’s history, marking a significant milestone for DWA.

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September 17, 2024

September is National Preparedness Month

California is at risk for many types of emergencies, from wildfires and floods to earthquakes and dust storms. September was National Preparedness Month, serving as a reminder to create or update your emergency plan. Remember to include kids, seniors and pets.

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September 13, 2024

Go Gold to Save

Desert Water Agency encourages customers to skip overseeding their lawns this fall! By going gold, you can:

September 1, 2024

DWA Fall Tour RSVP list if FULL for Oct. 23, 2024

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July 3, 2024

Water Quality Report Available

As your water provider, our job is to provide a safe, reliable supply – both for today and years to come.

July 2, 2024

Grass Removal Rebate Reduction Approved

DWA’s grass removal incentive program was reduced from $3 a square foot to $2 a square foot, starting with applications received July 2. The adjustment allows more grass removal projects to be funded with the current program budget in the new fiscal year (2024-2025).

June 18, 2024

Rate Increase Approved

As a public agency, DWA cannot profit from its operations. Rates are determined by the cost of providing service.

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June 7, 2024

E. Via Altamira Pipeline Replacement Project

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May 16, 2024

DWR Well Monitoring Project in Dream Homes Area

Desert Water Agency is partnering with the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) to construct monitoring wells in several locations in our service area. These wells will provide valuable information on groundwater basin levels, water quality, and the condition of the underground aquifer.

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May 6, 2024

Sunmor Estates Pipeline Replacement Project

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May 1, 2024

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.

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April 30, 2024

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.

April 29, 2024

Desert Water Agency Welcomes Victoria Llort

Apr 29, 2024

April 19, 2024

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.

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April 3, 2024

Pipeline Replacement near N. Sunrise Way, E. Amado Rd., E. Tahquitz Canyon Way & N. Sunset Way

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April 2, 2024

S. Broadmoor Drive & E. Waverly Drive Pipeline Replacement

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March 18, 2024

E. Sunny Dunes Road & Calle Santa Cruz Pipeline Replacement

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March 18, 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.

March 8, 2024

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 the future.

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March 8, 2024

Ramon Road Frontage Pipeline Replacement

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February 22, 2024

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.)

February 16, 2024

Desert Water Agency General Manager Mark Krause Retires

After 29 years at Desert Water Agency – the last eight as General Manager and Chief Engineer – Mark Krause will retire on Feb. 22, 2024. Steve Johnson, current Assistant General Manager, will replace Krause upon his retirement.

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January 10, 2024

Apply for Water Counts Academy by Jan. 12

If you’re curious about water in the Coachella Valley and ever wondered how it travels from deep underground to your faucet, then Water Counts Academy is for you.