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Construction to Begin in Encinitas on Final Phase of New Recycled Water Pipelines

Olivenhain Municipal Water District is beginning construction on new recycled water pipelines in Encinitas. The pipelines are part of a larger expansion of OMWD’s recycled water distribution system that will result […]

OMWD Board Will Hold Public Hearing on October 16 on Proposed Water Charges That Would Impact the Average Residential Customer Bill by Less Than Five Percent

Olivenhain Municipal Water District will hold a public hearing at 5:30 p.m. on October 16 to receive comments on proposed water charges. The proposed charges would increase a residential customer’s bill […]

OMWD Receives Award for Exceptional Advocacy

At its annual conference today, California Special Districts Association honored Olivenhain Municipal Water District with its Exceptional Outreach and Advocacy Award for OMWD’s engagement with legislators and policymakers. “OMWD is honored […]

Cultivate and Protect: Free Permaculture Gardening and Wildfire Preparedness Workshop

Olivenhain Municipal Water District, in partnership with Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District, invites the public to attend a free workshop on permaculture gardening and wildfire safety. This workshop will be […]

North San Diego Water Reuse Coalition Recommended for Over $6 Million in Federal Funding to Further Improve Local Water Supply Reliability

On June 13, the United States Bureau of Reclamation recommended to Congress that the North San Diego Water Reuse Coalition receive over $6 million in grant funding from the federal Title […]

OMWD Converts Another Encinitas Property to Recycled Water

Olivenhain Municipal Water District began serving recycled water today to the new commercial building at 777 North El Camino Real in Encinitas. Irrigating the property with recycled instead of potable water […]

Pipeline Construction to Begin on Rancho Santa Fe Road

Olivenhain Municipal Water District is beginning construction to replace aging water infrastructure on Rancho Santa Fe Road on the border of Carlsbad and Encinitas. An existing pipeline originally installed in 1961 […]

OMWD Board Honors Winners of Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve Photo Contest

At its June 19 meeting, Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s Board of Directors recognized four photographers for winning images in its seventeenth annual Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve photo contest. The contest was […]

Winner of 2024 WaterSmart Landscape Contest Recognized by OMWD

At its June 19 meeting, Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s Board of Directors honored Rick Whitney as the winner of its annual WaterSmart Landscape design contest. Water agencies throughout the county participate […]

OMWD Receives Project of the Year Honor Award for Recycled Water Project

Olivenhain Municipal Water District received the 2024 Project of the Year Honor Award from the American Public Works Association’s San Diego and Imperial County Chapter today for its Manchester Avenue Recycled […]