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Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s 4S Ranch Water Reclamation Facility Named as California’s Plant of the Year

Encinitas, CA—Today, Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s 4S Ranch Water Reclamation Facility was awarded California Water Environment Association’s statewide 2022 Plant of the Year Award at CWEA’s Annual Conference in San Diego. […]

OMWD Celebrates Completion of New Recycled Water Pipeline

Encinitas, CA—To celebrate the completion of its Manchester Avenue Recycled Water Pipeline Project, Olivenhain Municipal Water District held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 11 at MiraCosta College in Cardiff. The completion […]

OMWD Accepting WaterSmart Landscape Contest Entries

Olivenhain Municipal Water District invites residents with water-efficient gardens to enter the 2023 WaterSmart Landscape Contest for a chance to win a $250 prize. An online application is available at www.landscapecontest.com, […]

4S Ranch Water Reclamation Facility Honored as California’s Plant of the Year

Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s Board of Directors accepted at its March 15 meeting California Water Environment Association San Diego section’s 2022 Plant of the Year Award for its 4S Ranch Water […]

OMWD Converting More Customers to Recycled Water

Olivenhain Municipal Water District has successfully converted Westmont of Encinitas to recycled water for landscape irrigation. The assisted living facility is the first of many customers along the Manchester Avenue and […]

Water Districts Partner to Offer Complimentary WaterSmart Landscape Design Workshop

In order to promote outdoor water use efficiency, Olivenhain Municipal Water District, San Dieguito Water District, and Santa Fe Irrigation District invite members of the public to attend a free WaterSmart […]

Christy Guerin Named President of OMWD’s Board of Directors

At today’s Olivenhain Municipal Water District board meeting, Christy Guerin assumed the position of president. Ms. Guerin will serve as president for the 2023-2024 term. Initially appointed to the board in […]

Matthew Hahn and Marco San Antonio Join OMWD Board of Directors

Matthew Hahn and Marco San Antonio were sworn in today as the newest members of Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s Board of Directors. Mr. Hahn and Mr. San Antonio were chosen by […]

Low-Cost Rain Barrels Are Still Available to Reduce Outdoor Water Use

More than 70 percent of the western United States is experiencing severe or extreme drought conditions, and Californians are still being asked to curb water consumption to preserve water supplies. To […]

2022 “Pure Excellence” Award Winners Honored by Olivenhain Municipal Water District

At its November 16 board meeting, Olivenhain Municipal Water District recognized seven individuals and businesses with “Pure Excellence” awards for making a positive impact in the local community in 2022. “Tonight, […]