2024 News
Scott Maloni Sworn in as Olivenhain Municipal Water District Board Director
Scott Maloni was sworn in today as the newest member of Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s Board of Directors. Voters in OMWD’s Division 2—consisting of communities in Carlsbad and Encinitas— overwhelmingly selected […]
18th Annual Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve Amateur Photography Contest Launches November 23
Olivenhain Municipal Water District invites amateur photographers of all ages to Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve for the eighteenth annual amateur photography contest that will run November 23, 2024 through April 27, […]
OMWD Board Recognizes Outgoing Member Larry Watt for 12 Years of Public Service
At its November 6 meeting, OMWD’s Board of Directors honored Board Secretary Larry Watt for 12 years of dedicated service to its ratepayers. Mr. Watt did not seek reelection for another […]
OMWD Honors 2024 “Pure Excellence” Award Winners
At its November 6 board meeting, Olivenhain Municipal Water District recognized six community members with “Pure Excellence” awards. The winners—HASA, Inc., Begone Graffiti, Ariel Reed, Walter Haslop, The Grauer School, and […]
Construction to Begin in Encinitas on Final Phase of New Recycled Water Pipelines
Olivenhain Municipal Water District is beginning construction on new recycled water pipelines in Encinitas. The pipelines are part of a larger expansion of OMWD’s recycled water distribution system that will result […]
OMWD Board Will Hold Public Hearing on October 16 on Proposed Water Charges That Would Impact the Average Residential Customer Bill by Less Than Five Percent
Olivenhain Municipal Water District will hold a public hearing at 5:30 p.m. on October 16 to receive comments on proposed water charges. The proposed charges would increase a residential customer’s bill […]
OMWD Receives Award for Exceptional Advocacy
At its annual conference today, California Special Districts Association honored Olivenhain Municipal Water District with its Exceptional Outreach and Advocacy Award for OMWD’s engagement with legislators and policymakers. “OMWD is honored […]
Cultivate and Protect: Free Permaculture Gardening and Wildfire Preparedness Workshop
Olivenhain Municipal Water District, in partnership with Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District, invites the public to attend a free workshop on permaculture gardening and wildfire safety. This workshop will be […]
North San Diego Water Reuse Coalition Recommended for Over $6 Million in Federal Funding to Further Improve Local Water Supply Reliability
On June 13, the United States Bureau of Reclamation recommended to Congress that the North San Diego Water Reuse Coalition receive over $6 million in grant funding from the federal Title […]
OMWD Converts Another Encinitas Property to Recycled Water
Olivenhain Municipal Water District began serving recycled water today to the new commercial building at 777 North El Camino Real in Encinitas. Irrigating the property with recycled instead of potable water […]
