2016 News

Local Agencies Team Up to Offer Water and Fire-wise Landscape Workshop at New Demonstration Garden in 4S Ranch

Olivenhain Municipal Water District and Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District are co-hosting a free water and fire-wise landscape education event on Saturday, July 30, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. […]

North San Diego Water Reuse Coalition Recognized by San Diego County Taxpayers Association

The North San Diego Water Reuse Coalition was recognized June 16, 2016 as a Golden Watchdog finalist in San Diego County Taxpayers Association’s 21st Annual Golden Watchdog Awards. The Taxpayer’s Association […]

Carlsbad Resident Selected as Winner of California-Friendly Landscape Contest

At its June 15 meeting, Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s Board of Directors honored Claudia Kuepper as OMWD’s 2016 winner of the annual California-Friendly Landscape Contest. Kuepper was recognized for her exemplary […]

OMWD Recognizes Local Students for “Be WaterSmart” Artwork

Winners of the annual “Be WaterSmart” youth poster competition were recognized by Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s Board of Directors at its May 25 meeting. Over 50 fourth graders in OMWD’s service […]

OMWD’s 4S Ranch Wet Weather Pond Relining Project and Residential Recycled Water Fill Station Receive Honors from American Public Works Association

The American Public Works Association’s San Diego and Imperial Counties Chapter has recognized OMWD’s 4S Ranch Wet Weather Storage Pond Relining Project and Recycled Water Fill Station with Honor Awards for […]

OMWD Employee Named California Water Environment Association’s Mechanical Technician of the Year

Olivenhain Municipal Water District employee Dominic “Bruno” Brunozzi was recognized today by the California Water Environment Association as Mechanical Technician of the Year at the CWEA annual conference in Santa Clara. […]

Photographers Invited to the Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve for Eleventh Annual Photo Contest

Olivenhain Municipal Water District and the Escondido Creek Conservancy invite amateur photographers of all ages to Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve for its eleventh annual amateur photography contest which begins on Earth […]

Water Agencies Team Up with Home Depot to Promote Efficient Outdoor Water Use at Garden-Friendly Plant Sale and Fair

Olivenhain Municipal Water District and Home Depot have once again teamed up to kick off the spring season with the semi-annual Garden-Friendly Plant Sale and Fair on Saturday, April 30 at […]

Water Districts Link Up, Ratepayers Gain

Under the agreement signed between the two agencies in 2012, VWD will purchase a minimum of 2,750 acre-feet per year of treatment services from OMWD, roughly the amount of water required […]

Water Districts Partner to Offer Free Workshop: WaterSmart Landscape Design for Residents

As part of its continued efforts to promote outdoor water use efficiency, Olivenhain Municipal Water District is hosting a free landscape workshop on Tuesday, April 5, to assist residents in saving […]