Latest Updates
Public Comment Period: Coachella Valley Regional Urban Water Management Plan
Development of the 2025 Coachella Valley Regional Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) is underway. All six Coachella Valley water agencies are collaborating to manage regional water resources and encourage water use efficiency. A public draft of the plan will be...
Old Las Palmas/Vista Las Palmas Pipeline Replacement Project
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 be conducting emergency pipeline replacement on W. Mountain View Place in the Old Las...
DWA Hosts Blood Drive
DWA will host a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11. The Bloodmobile will be in our office parking lot, 1200 S. Gene Autry Trail in Palm Springs. Appointments can be made online by clicking here: LifeStream Donation Appointment Portal. Walk-ups...
DWA Board Elects 2026 Officers
At its January 6, 2026, meeting, the Desert Water Agency Board of Directors conducted its annual election of officers. Director Kristin Bloomer was elected to serve as President and Director Gerald McKenna was elected as Vice President. Director Paul Ortega was...
Desert Water Agency Unveils Five-Year Strategic Plan
Desert Water Agency adopted its first Five-Year Strategic Plan in November that sets a clear path for the future, and formalizes its mission, vision, and values. The plan focuses on four strategic goals: sustainability, operational, modernization and engagement. Each...
Sign up for our Annual Tour!
We have a few seats left for our Annual Tour! Snag them now before they're gone. Our behind the scenes tour is from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 28 & Wednesday, Oct. 29. Same tour both days! Participants will meet at our main office in Palm Springs (1200...
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...
Attention Local Landscapers!
Desert Water Agency is hosting an informational workshop designed specifically for local landscapers on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. Landscapers will learn how to take advantage of DWA’s incentive programs, get updates on California’s water regulations, and discover ways...
DWA President Elected as ACWA Region 9 Vice Chair
Desert Water Agency’s Board of Directors President Paul Ortega was elected to serve as Vice Chair of the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) Region 9 Board. Ortega will serve for the 2026 - 2027 term of office, beginning Jan. 1, 2026. In this key...
DWA Welcomes International Delegates
Desert Water Agency hosted 12 delegates of the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program at its headquarters Monday, Sept. 22, to discuss water delivery in the desert. The meeting was arranged by the International Citizen Diplomacy of Los...