2017 News

Olivenhain Municipal Water District Saves Green by Going Green

At its December board meeting, Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s Board of Directors unanimously approved a two-year contract extension with 3 Phases Renewables to provide electrical services from 100 percent renewable sources […]

Winners Recognized in Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve’s Twelfth Annual Photo Contest

OMWD’s Board of Directors honored local photographers for their winning images in our Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve‘s twelfth annual amateur photo contest at its November 8 meeting. OMWD operates the Reserve […]

OMWD Hosts Native Plant Workshop on October 19

Area residents are invited to attend a free workshop at the Elfin Forest Interpretive Center Honoring Susan J. Varty on Thursday, October 19, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. The workshop is […]

OMWD Recognized for Government Transparency and Sound Business Practices

Olivenhain Municipal Water District was recognized today at the California Special Districts Association conference in Monterey for achieving the “District of Distinction” biennial accreditation for the fifth time. This recognition by […]

Water Districts Partner to Offer Rainwater Harvesting Workshop and Rain Barrel Sale on October 11

Residents interested in learning how to harvest rainwater are invited to attend a free rain harvesting workshop hosted by Olivenhain Municipal Water District in collaboration with San Dieguito Water District and […]

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

As part of its continued efforts to promote outdoor water use efficiency, Olivenhain Municipal Water District is hosting a free landscape workshop on Tuesday, August 29, to assist residents in transforming […]

OMWD Hosts Open House at 4S Ranch Water Reclamation Facility on August 5

Olivenhain Municipal Water District invites members of the public to attend the annual 4S Ranch Water Reclamation Facility open house on Saturday, August 5. The event is free of charge, and […]

OMWD Commends Local Winners of Annual Water Awareness Poster Contest

At its May 31 meeting, Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s Board of Directors recognized its winners of the 2017 North County Water Agencies Water Awareness Poster Contest. Over 30 fourth graders who […]

California’s Assembly Recognizes Importance of Recycled and Reuse Water and Passes AB 869

On Tuesday, the California State Assembly passed Assembly Bill 869, introduced by Assembly Member Blanca Rubio, with bipartisan support. The bill protects recycled water from water use restrictions proposed by the […]

Bill to Protect Millions Invested in Recycled Water Unanimously Passes Second Legislative Hurdle

Wednesday, the California State Assembly Committee on Appropriations passed Assembly Bill 869, introduced by Assembly Member Blanca Rubio, with unanimous, bipartisan support. The bill exempts recycled water from calculations proposed by […]