Latest Updates
DWA’s first election by division is November 3
Voters within Division 5, which includes Cathedral City and portions of eastern Palm Springs, will choose between two candidates as their representative on the five-member Desert Water Agency Board of Directors. For Division 4, which covers most of central and south...
Webinar: Grass be gone – design, remove, transform
Fall is the perfect time for a yard makeover. If you’ve been thinking about getting rid of your grassy lawn and replacing it with something more water efficient – we will show you how. Desert Water Agency will host a webinar from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 27 called...
New filtration plant goes online
A new filtration plant near Snow Creek Village went online today (Oct. 6) allowing Desert Water Agency to use more local stream water each year. Most of the water DWA delivers to homes and businesses, we pump from deep underground. About 5 percent, though, comes from...
Water Professionals Appreciation Week
The fourth annual California Water Professionals Appreciation Week is Oct. 3-11. The California Legislature in 2017 recognized this week to highlight the important role all water district employees play in delivering safe and reliable water to homes and businesses...
Webinar: Overseeding, the good, the bad & the ugly
Overseeding season is upon us. Get to know the good, the bad & the ugly of overseeding during our latest webinar at noon on Sept. 23. Desert Water Agency and landscape experts will answer all your questions. Do you need to reseed or overseed if you have grass?...
Webinar: Tech & tips to locate leaks
Leaks, if left unchecked, can cause extensive damage and excessive water use. Our latest webinar at 10:30 a.m. on Aug. 20 will help you spot leaks and avoid expensive repairs. Even if you don’t have a leak now, you’ll leave this webinar prepared. Our moderator will...
Webinar: Let’s get efficient – irrigate smart & save
July is Smart Irrigation Month. Join Desert Water Agency’s webinar at 2 p.m. on July 22 and learn how to irrigate more efficiently and save money in the process. July is a great time in the Coachella Valley to make sure your irrigation system is in working order since...
Desert Water Agency earns $425,000 in Grants for Grass Removal Program
Desert Water Agency (DWA) was awarded $425,000 from the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) and US Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) for its grass removal program. These funds will help residents, businesses and homeowners associations within Desert Water...
Webinar: Water quality questions answered
Are you curious about your water? Want to know more about its quality and the results of thousands of tests a year? Attend our Water Quality Webinar from 10 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 30. Desert Water Agency will to go over the annual Water Quality Report and get...
Webinar: Veggies, shrubs & artificial turf, oh my!
Join us on May 22 from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. and learn fun & appealing alternatives to grass. Desert Water Agency will host and moderate a webinar featuring experts on unique desert plants, vegetable gardening in the desert and synthetic...