OMWD Construction Projects
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OMWD has several active and upcoming projects in its service area. Updates and important announcements on OMWD’s larger capital improvement projects can be found on this page. If you have additional questions, please email our Engineering Department or call 760-632-4235. |
Current and Upcoming Projects:
Azahar/Cadencia Pipeline Replacements
Repairs to water infrastructure are underway in the area of Azahar Street and Cadencia Street.
On September 17, OMWD’s Board of Directors unanimously approved allocating $2,500,000 to this pipeline replacement effort. This will allow us to install new water mains not only on Azahar Street and Cadencia Street, but also on Aldea Place and portions of Romeria Street.
As part of the pipeline replacement effort, OMWD will install additional fire hydrants in select locations, and the new pipelines will be larger in diameter, both of which will better protect homes in this area in the event of fires.
Overall, it will take several weeks to install all of the new pipelines. For the duration of construction, only brief water service interruptions are anticipated (15-30 minutes) to switch the water service for affected homes between temporary above-ground water lines and the permanent water main.
Week of October 27: OMWD is planning on connecting customers on Azahar Street to the new permanent water main and removing the temporary above-ground water line. On Tuesday, residents on Azahar will experience a disruption in service when OMWD disconnects them from the temporary water line and reconnects them to the new permanent water main. This work will include the replacement of a valve within each meter box and could take several hours to complete.
Additionally, OMWD will begin construction of the new permanent water main on Cadencia Street and Aldea Place.
Week of November 3: OMWD will continue construction of the new permanent water main on Cadencia Street and Aldea Place.
Additionally, OMWD will pave the lower portion of Azahar Street on Monday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Customers with street numbers from 3001 through 3011 Azahar Street will not have access to their driveway during this paving and are encouraged to park along Romeria Street or the upper half of Azahar Street.
Crews on-site will be able to assist customers with driveway access, if needed. For weekly trash collection, customers should continue to put out their trash bins at the curb and OMWD will move them to and from the appropriate location for pick up, if necessary.
Customers with questions about the project are invited to call 760-753-6466.
Encinitas Pressure Reducing Stations Replacement Project
Pressure reducing stations control the pressure at which water is delivered to customers. These stations are vital to provide the delivery of water at an appropriate pressure.
Two underground pressure reducing stations located off Mountain Vista Drive in Encinitas reached the end of their useful life and were flagged for replacement.
Construction began in spring 2025 on the Gardendale Road pressure reducing station and work has since been completed. Construction will be moving to the Wandering Road location next and work is anticipated to take place between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Wandering Road will be closed between Linda Sue Lane and Mountain Vista Drive for the duration of work on the Wandering Road pressure reducing station. The road closure is expected to be in place for approximately two to three months.
OMWD does not anticipate any changes in the water pressure as a result of this project and will provide advance notification of any water service interruptions, if any are necessary.
OMWD is committed to providing reliable service to its customers, and projects such as this ensure the continuity of our service. If you have questions or comments about the project, please send them to projects@olivenhain.com, or call 760-632-4642.
