Latest Updates
Pipeline Replacement near N. Sunrise Way, E. Amado Rd., E. Tahquitz Canyon Way & N. Sunset Way
Project update July 1, 2024: Water shut offs will occur on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, for residents of Saturmino Apartments and one house near E. Desert Palms Drive. Work is anticipated to begin around 8 a.m. and take approximately four hours to complete. Affected...
S. Broadmoor Drive & E. Waverly Drive Pipeline Replacement
Desert Water Agency is replacing several aging water pipelines throughout our system to help improve water reliability, decrease repair costs and reduce water loss. Installation of new pipeline on S. Broadmoor Dr. and E. Waverly Dr. began the week of April 8, 2024....
Fix a Leak Week: Tips to Repair Drips
Finding and fixing leaks can add up to big savings! Desert Water Agency surveys its distribution system for leaks to reduce water loss, but customers play a vital role in helping increase water efficiency. Household leaks can waste almost 1 trillion gallons of water a...
E. Sunny Dunes Road & Calle Santa Cruz Pipeline Replacement
Desert Water Agency is replacing several aging water pipelines throughout our system to help improve water reliability, decrease repair costs and reduce water loss. Installation of new pipeline in your neighborhood began in March and is now finished. (Please see...
Ramon Road Frontage Pipeline Replacement
Desert Water Agency is replacing several aging water pipelines throughout our system to help improve water reliability, decrease repair costs and reduce water loss. Installation of new pipeline on Ramon Road frontage (not main Ramon Road) east of Compadre Road, and...
National Groundwater Awareness Week
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...
DWA Leak Detection Survey starts Feb. 26
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...
Desert Water Agency General Manager Mark Krause Retires
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...
Apply for Water Counts Academy by Jan. 12
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...
DWA replacing pipeline along Avenida Caballeros in early 2024
Project update June 18, 2024: Water will be shut off to the Villa Caballeros Condos and San Jacinto Racquet Club complexes on Thursday, June 20. The water shut off could begin as early as 7 a.m. and will last 4-8 hours once work has started. Desert Water Agency will...