OMWD Construction Projects

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OMWD has several active and upcoming projects in its service area. Updates and important announcements on OMWD’s larger capital improvement projects can be found on this page. If you have additional questions, please email our Engineering Department or call 760-632-4235.

Current and Upcoming Projects:

 

Azahar/Cadencia Pipeline Replacements

Repairs to water infrastructure are underway in the area of Azahar Street and Cadencia Street.

Week of September 8: OMWD installed temporary above-ground water lines on Azahar Street to prepare for installation of a new permanent PVC water main. Customers on Azahar Street will be connected to the temporary water line on September 12. There will be a brief disruption in water service for customers on Azahar Street while the connections are made. Once connected to the temporary water line, water pressure may be lower than typical through next week, during periods of high demand. Crews on-site will be able to assist customers with driveway access, if needed. For weekly trash collection, customers should continue to put out their trash bins at the curb and OMWD will move them to and from the appropriate location for pick up, if necessary. 

Week of September 15: OMWD will replace valves necessary to maintain water service to customers during the installation of the permanent water main. The valve replacement work will require a one-day shutdown that is scheduled for September 15, beginning at approximately 8:00 a.m. and lasting through completion. Affected customers will be notified in advance via phone and door hanger. After the valves are installed on Monday, OMWD will begin installation of the new permanent water main on Azahar Street.

Customers with questions about the project are invited to call 760-753-6466.

 

Encinitas Pressure Reducing Stations Replacement Project

Pressure reducing stations control the pressure at which water is delivered to customers. These stations are vital to provide the delivery of water at an appropriate pressure.

Two underground pressure reducing stations located off Mountain Vista Drive in Encinitas reached the end of their useful life and were flagged for replacement.

Construction began in spring 2025 on the Gardendale Road pressure reducing station and work has since been completed. Construction will be moving to the Wandering Road location next and work is anticipated to take place between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Wandering Road will be closed between Linda Sue Lane and Mountain Vista Drive for the duration of work on the Wandering Road pressure reducing station. The road closure is expected to be in place for approximately two to three months.

OMWD does not anticipate any changes in the water pressure as a result of this project and will provide advance notification of any water service interruptions, if any are necessary.

OMWD is committed to providing reliable service to its customers, and projects such as this ensure the continuity of our service. If you have questions or comments about the project, please send them to projects@olivenhain.com, or call 760-632-4642.

 

map of pressure reducing stations project locations