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OMWD’s Kimberly A. Thorner Named California’s 2026 General Manager of the Year
Olivenhain Municipal Water District General Manager Kimberly Thorner was honored today as General Manager of the Year by California Special Districts Association during its annual conference. In selecting Ms. Thorner for […]
Protect Your Property: Free Fire-Resistant Landscape Workshop
Olivenhain Municipal Water District, San Dieguito Water District, and Santa Fe Irrigation District invite residents to a Fire-Resistant Landscape Workshop on September 19, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The workshop […]
OMWD Honors Encinitas Resident for WaterSmart Landscape
At its August 19 meeting, Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s Board of Directors recognized Peter Hevezi as OMWD’s winner of the annual WaterSmart Landscape Contest. Mr. Hevezi’s landscape uses various water-wise plants […]
OMWD Receives Award for Financial Transparency
At its August 19 board of directors meeting, Olivenhain Municipal Water District accepted the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United […]
San Diego Water and Wastewater Agencies Win Public Outreach and Education Award
California Association of Sanitation Agencies honored Olivenhain Municipal Water District, San Elijo Joint Powers Authority, and Leucadia Wastewater District with the 2026 Excellence in Public Outreach and Education award today at […]
No Impact to OMWD from Cyberattacks in Other States; Water Continues to Be Safe to Drink
OMWD is not affected by the recent cyberattacks against water and wastewater infrastructure elsewhere in the US. OMWD’s water continues to be safe to drink, and all water and wastewater systems […]
Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve Voted as a 2026 “Best Place to Volunteer” in The Coast News Group’s Best of North County Contest
Today, The Coast News Group announced its 2026 Best of North County contest winners, which included Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve for the second year in a row. […]
OMWD Honors Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve’s Photo Contest Winners
Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s Board of Directors congratulated the winners of Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve’s 2026 Amateur Photo Contest at its June 17 meeting. Photographers submitted a variety of photos featuring […]
Olivenhain Municipal Water District Receives Project of the Year Award
Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s Unit A Rancho Santa Fe Road Potable Water Pipeline Replacement Project was recognized today as a 2026 Project of the Year. American Public Works Association’s San Diego […]
OMWD Celebrates Fourth Grade Poster Contest Winners
At its May 20 meeting, Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s Board of Directors recognized the winners of the 2026 North County Water Agencies Fourth Grade Water Awareness Poster Contest. In its 33rd […]