Latest Updates
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...
Go Gold to Save
Desert Water Agency encourages customers to skip overseeding their lawns this fall! By going gold, you can: Save money! Seed and labor costs are expensive. Conserve water! Overseeding is water intensive. Going gold is the sustainable choice. Improve air quality! Less...
DWA Hosts Blood Drive
DWA will host a blood drive from 8 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Aug. 14. 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 are...
Water Quality Report Available
As your water provider, our job is to provide a safe, reliable supply – both for today and years to come. As part of our commitment to customers, Desert Water Agency tests more than 2,500 samples a year to ensure your water is safe. The results of these tests are...
Grass Removal Rebate Reduction Approved
DWA’s grass removal incentive program was reduced from $3 a square foot to $2 a square foot, starting with applications received July 2. The adjustment allows more grass removal projects to be funded with the current program budget in the new fiscal year (2024-2025)....