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Free Workshop on Native Plants and Waterwise Landscaping

Olivenhain Municipal Water District and partners invite the public to attend a free Native Plants and Waterwise Landscaping Workshop. The workshop will be held on Saturday, March 14 from 10:00 a.m. […]

OMWD Wins Collection System of the Year Honors

Olivenhain Municipal Water District accepted California Water Environment Association San Diego Section’s 2025 Collection System of the Year Award for its 4S Ranch and Rancho Cielo collection system at CWEA’s awards […]

San Diego Water/Wastewater Agencies Win Community Engagement & Outreach Program of the Year Award

Olivenhain Municipal Water District, San Elijo Joint Powers Authority, and Leucadia Wastewater District are proud to announce that they have won the 2026 Community Engagement and Outreach Program of the Year […]

OMWD Converts La Cresta at Colinas de Oro Community to Recycled Water for Irrigation

Today, Olivenhain Municipal Water District began supplying recycled water to the HOA community of La Cresta at Colinas de Oro in Carlsbad. Using recycled water for the HOA’s irrigation needs will […]

Water Agencies Offer Free Rain Collection Workshop

Olivenhain Municipal Water District, San Dieguito Water District, and Santa Fe Irrigation District invite you to attend a free workshop on the benefits of collecting rainwater. The class is being held […]

Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve Launches Amateur Photo Contest November 22

Olivenhain Municipal Water District is launching its annual Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve Amateur Photo Contest. The contest is open to photographers of all ages. Now in its nineteenth year, submissions from […]

2025 “Pure Excellence” Award Winners Recognized by OMWD

At its November 19 board meeting, Olivenhain Municipal Water District announced the winners of its 2025 “Pure Excellence” awards. The winners—B Weber Consulting, Cass Arrieta, Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District, […]

Local Agencies Introduce Students to Essential Careers in Water and Wastewater

Olivenhain Municipal Water District, San Elijo Joint Powers Authority, and Leucadia Wastewater District hosted their second annual Water Career Day at the SEJPA campus on October 22. The event raises awareness […]

San Diego Water Agencies Receive Outreach and Education Program of the Year Award

WateReuse Association of California has honored Olivenhain Municipal Water District, San Elijo Joint Powers Authority, and Leucadia Wastewater District at its annual conference in San Diego with the 2025 Outreach and […]

OMWD Honored for Commitment to Safety

Today, Olivenhain Municipal Water District was honored with the McMurchie Excellence in Safety Award at the California Special Districts Association Annual Conference in Monterey. The award was presented by Special District […]