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OMWD Recognized for Construction Projects to Ensure Water Reliability

Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s Indian Head Canyon Pipeline Restoration Project and El Camino Real Potable Water Pipeline Replacement Project were both recognized today as 2022 Projects of the Year by American […]

OMWD Recognizes Winners of the Annual Water Awareness Poster Contest

Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s Board of Directors recognized at its May 18 meeting the top three entries in the 2022 “Love Water, Save Water” Poster Contest. Fourth grade students living or […]

OMWD Completes Manchester Avenue Potable Water Pipeline Project

Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s Board of Directors unanimously approved today the filing of a notice of completion for the Manchester Avenue Potable Water Pipeline Project. Pipeline replacement work is now complete […]

Water Agencies Team Up with The Home Depot to Promote Efficient Water Use at Plant Giveaway Event

Olivenhain Municipal Water District and The Home Depot have teamed up with San Diego County Water Authority, San Dieguito Water District, and City of Carlsbad to kick off the spring season […]

Photographers Recognized in Annual Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve Contest

Contest promotes the importance of open space and the preservation of wildlife habitat At its February 16 meeting, Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s Board of Directors recognized seven amateur photographers for their […]

Olivenhain Municipal Water District Seeks Input on New Director Division Boundaries

Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s Board of Directors is hosting a public hearing on December 15 at 5:30 p.m. to gather public input on new director division boundaries. The hearing is the […]

OMWD Offers Low-Cost Rain Barrels to Help Customers Save Water

Olivenhain Municipal Water District has partnered with neighboring water districts—San Dieguito Water District, Santa Fe Irrigation District, and Carlsbad Municipal Water District—to offer discounted rain barrels to area residents this winter. […]

OMWD to Refund Customers $1.62 Million From Water Wholesalers

Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s Board of Directors unanimously voted at its November 17 meeting to refund $1.62 million to customers to reduce the impact of future water rate increases. The refund […]

OMWD Honors 2021 “Pure Excellence” Award Winners

Olivenhain Municipal Water District recognized at its November 17 board meeting seven individuals and businesses making a significant, positive impact over the last year in the community, the San Diego region, […]

Governor Extends Drought Emergency to San Diego County and Encourages Voluntary Conservation; Olivenhain Municipal Water District Remains at Level 1 of Its Water Shortage Contingency Plan

Encinitas, CA—In an October 19 proclamation, Governor Newsom extended to Southern California the drought-related State of Emergency that had been declared earlier in the year for other areas of the state. […]