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Fix a Leak Week: Tips to Repair Drips

Finding and fixing leaks can add up to big savings! Desert Water Agency surveys its distribution system for leaks to reduce water loss, but customers play a vital role in helping increase water efficiency. Household leaks can waste almost 1 trillion gallons of water a...

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Ramon Road Frontage Pipeline Replacement

Desert Water Agency is replacing several aging water pipelines throughout our system to help improve water reliability, decrease repair costs and reduce water loss. We will install new pipeline on Ramon Road frontage east of Compadre Road, and along Compadre Road...

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National Groundwater Awareness Week

The groundwater beneath our feet makes up about 99 percent of the Coachella Valley’s domestic water supply. This benefits all valley residents, including Desert Water Agency customers. At DWA, our team works diligently to protect this important resource, today and for...

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DWA Leak Detection Survey starts Feb. 26

Desert Water Agency plans to perform a leak detection survey in several areas throughout our water distribution system starting Feb. 26. (Please see attached maps below for information.) We have contracted with E Source to conduct this survey scheduled to last about...

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Desert Water Agency General Manager Mark Krause Retires

After 29 years at Desert Water Agency – the last eight as General Manager and Chief Engineer – Mark Krause will retire on Feb. 22, 2024. Steve Johnson, current Assistant General Manager, will replace Krause upon his retirement. “It has been a privilege to serve the...

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Apply for Water Counts Academy by Jan. 12

If you’re curious about water in the Coachella Valley and ever wondered how it travels from deep underground to your faucet, then Water Counts Academy is for you. The academy kicks off on Jan. 30. The deadline to apply is Friday, Jan. 12. The program is put on by CV...

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Projects to secure our water future are moving forward

Desert Water Agency plans decades ahead to make sure our water supply can meet our community’s future needs.  Imported water supplies to replenish our groundwater basin are a critical part of this strategy. As 2023 draws to a close, two key projects that support our...

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DWA hosts vaccine clinic

Desert Water Agency will host a Riverside County Vaccination clinic from noon – 4 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16 at 1200 S. Gene Autry Trail in Palm Springs. The Pfizer & Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is available for uninsured adults ages 19 and older. Other vaccines...

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