Olivenhain Municipal Water District

OMWD Sponsors High Tech High North County in Solar Cup Competition

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:47:17 GMT

OMWD is sponsoring High Tech High North County in the 11th Annual Solar Cup, a three-day event beginning today that is the nation's largest solar-powered boat competition.

The event provides students an opportunity to apply their skills in math, physics, engineering, and communications in a team-based competition. Students also learn about

Encinitas Family Achieves Regional Recognition for Saving Over 100,000 Gallons

Wed, 15 May 2013 23:08:00 GMT

James and Kay Vincent of Encinitas were awarded top prize among Olivenhain Municipal Water District customers in San Diego County's annual California-Friendly Landscape Contest. In addition to being recognized by OMWD's Board of Directors on May 1, the couple will be honored alongside contest winners from 10 participating San Diego

OMWD’s Tom Kennedy Named One of San Diego Magazine’s Top Tech Execs for 2013

Fri, 10 May 2013 00:09:16 GMT

San Diego Magazine has recognized OMWD Operations Manager Tom Kennedy as Top Tech Exec for 2013 in the Government category at an awards dinner held in Del Mar on May 9.

The Top Tech Exec award recognizes the most outstanding Information Technology executives who work in San Diego, as nominated by

Elfin Forest Loop Pipeline Receives Honors from American Public Works Association

Thu, 09 May 2013 21:14:25 GMT

The American Public Works Association's San Diego and Imperial Counties Chapter has recognized OMWD's Elfin Forest Loop Pipeline with an Honor Award for public works projects under $2 million. This is the second consecutive year an OMWD project has received the distinction.

The award was presented to OMWD on Thursday, May

OMWD Customers to Receive Fluoridated Water Beginning July 1

Thu, 02 May 2013 23:18:43 GMT

Following the recent completion of fluoridation facilities at the David C. McCollom Water Treatment Plant, Olivenhain Municipal Water District will begin adding fluoride to its water supply on July 1, 2013.

OMWD will begin fluoridating its water in order to comply with state law. California Assembly Bill 733 (1995) mandated fluoride

Statewide Coalition Recognizes OMWD as “District of Distinction”

Thu, 02 May 2013 23:16:02 GMT

OMWD One of Only 18 "Districts of Distinction" in California

The Special District Leadership Foundation has recognized OMWD as a "District of Distinction" for the third time. OMWD received the accreditation previously in 2009 and 2011.

The District of Distinction recognition is awarded to districts that display achievements in the