Latest Updates
Desert Water Agency Continues Commitment to Critical Water Supply Project
At its meeting today, the Desert Water Agency (DWA) Board of Directors voted to continue funding the next phase of pre-construction work for the Delta Conveyance Project. The project, a single below-ground tunnel through the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, is vital to...
Community Event Highlights Desert Gardening Tips and Techniques
Desert Water Agency is proud to again sponsor the annual Native Plant Community Celebration, previously known as Garden Day. The popular event will feature lots of learning and fun, including educational speakers, information booths and plant sales. Organized by the...
Applications Now Open for CV Water Counts Academy
If you’ve ever been curious about water in the Coachella Valley and the elaborate process involved in delivering safe and reliable water to homes and businesses – then Water Counts Academy is for you. In its ninth year, the 2025 academy kicks off on Jan. 28 with free...
DWA Water System Survey Verifies No Lead Pipes
As part of new guidelines from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Desert Water Agency (DWA) completed an inventory of its water service line materials to check for lead pipes. DWA confirmed that its distribution system does not have any lead pipes. Lead...
Thank a Water Professional!
Safe and reliable water is essential to our daily lives, yet we often don’t think about how this precious resource gets to our tap. It takes a team of people to deliver the water you depend on to cook, clean, bathe, garden and use every day. California celebrates...
DWA Meter Replacement Program
Water meters are essential tools for measuring water consumption. They ensure that Desert Water Agency customers are billed accurately based on actual water usage. DWA monitors the age of residential and commercial meters so we can proactively replace the devices when...
Go Behind the Scenes with DWA
Learn more about how water gets to your tap at Desert Water Agency’s fall tour on October 23, 2024. Participants will visit the Snow Creek facilities, Whitewater Hydroelectric Plant and Mission Creek Replenishment Facility. DWA offers a morning and afternoon tour on...
Calling All Landscapers!
Desert Water Agency is hosting a landscaper workshop to help landscape contractors learn more about our incentive/rebate programs and water regulations in California. The workshop will be Tuesday, October 8, from 1 – 3 p.m. at the DWA Operations Center in Palm...
Desert Water Agency Announces Esther Saenz as Next General Manager
Desert Water Agency is pleased to announce the appointment of Esther Saenz as its General Manager effective July 2025, following the upcoming retirement of Steve Johnson. Saenz will become the first female General Manager in the Agency’s history, marking a significant...
September is National Preparedness Month
California is at risk for many types of emergencies, from wildfires and floods to earthquakes and dust storms. September was National Preparedness Month, serving as a reminder to create or update your emergency plan. Remember to include kids, seniors and pets. Every...