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...
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...
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...
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...
Desert Water Agency has an aggressive pipeline replacement program. Replacing old, unlined steel pipes with new, concrete lined, ductile iron pipes will improve water reliability, decrease repair costs and reduce water loss. The next big project is along Avenida...
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...
