2022 News

North San Diego Water Reuse Coalition Awarded Up to $17.8 Million in Federal Funding to Continue Improving Local Water Supply Reliability

The United States Bureau of Reclamation has announced that it has awarded the North San Diego Water Reuse Coalition a grant of up to $17.8 million for the development of recycled […]

OMWD Achieves Top Honors for Transparency and Fiscal Responsibility

The Special District Leadership Foundation honored Olivenhain Municipal Water District today at California Special Districts Association’s annual conference in Palm Desert as a “District of Distinction–Platinum Level,” its highest accreditation. This […]

Manchester Pipeline Projects Continue with Installation of Recycled Water Pipeline

Demand for imported water will be reduced by more than 10 million gallons per year Encinitas, CA—Olivenhain Municipal Water District is beginning construction this week on a new recycled water pipeline […]

Agencies Cooperating to Refurbish Reservoir for Recycled Water

As drought conditions worsen in California, the San Elijo Joint Powers Authority is partnering with the San Dieguito and Olivenhain Municipal water districts to expand water recycling in north San Diego […]

Encinitas Landscape Transformation Project Wins Local Contest

Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s Board of Directors honored at its June 22 meeting Mike and Cathy Godfrey as OMWD’s winner of the 2022 WaterSmart Landscape Contest. “Maximizing water efficiency outdoors is […]

OMWD Certifies Hydroelectric Turbines at David C. McCollom Water Treatment Plant

Certification Will Offset Energy Costs and Contribute to Renewable Energy Goal Encinitas, CA—Hydroelectric generators at Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s David C. McCollom Water Treatment Plant have qualified for the California Energy […]

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 […]