Hydroelectricity
OMWD operates two hydroelectric facilities.
Roger Miller Reservoir
The original plant is located at the Roger Miller Reservoir in the hills above Encinitas. This plant uses high-pressure water delivered from a nearby reservoir to power its turbines. That allows the plant to deliver a peak capacity of 450 kW.
David C. McCollom Water Treatment Plant
The second hydroelectric plant is located at the David C. McCollom Water Treatment Plant. Imported water passes through turbines that convert the hydraulic energy into mechanical energy through direct-coupled blowers and electrical energy through attached induction generators.
ACWA’s “A Powerful Connection” video
OMWD is joined by water agencies throughout California in using hydroelectricity as a power source for its operations. View the Association of California Water Agencies’ video to see how some of those agencies have implemented renewable energy projects and promote energy efficiency.
