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More water and less restrictions after slew of storms

After a healthy stream of storms that filled rivers and reservoirs, Governor Newsom lifted some drought emergency restrictions. He made the announcement on Friday, March 24 on the same day as a major supply increase announcement from the state’s water department....

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It’s Fix-A-Leak Week! Are your leaks in check?

Household leaks can waste almost 1 trillion gallons of water a year nationwide. During Fix a Leak Week, from March 20-26, let’s hunt down leaks and help save water. DWA has partnered with Flume to provide customers with a $50 discount on the leak detection device. It...

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DWA adds $1 million for grass removal incentives

Desert Water Agency added $1 million to its water conservation budget so that more customers can get an incentive to replace grass. The DWA Board of Directors unanimously approved the additional funding Tuesday morning. This is the second increase that the Board...

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Grass Removal Incentive Workshop for Landscapers

Desert Water Agency invites landscapers to have lunch and learn about changes to the low-income grass removal program that benefits landscapers and participants.                                                                 When: March 23 from 11 a.m. to noon...

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Water Counts Academy deadline is Jan. 31

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. The academy kicks off on Feb. 9 with free classes via Zoom through...

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DWA Board of Directors Elects new officers for 2023

At its meeting on January 3, Desert Water Agency elected new officers for its governing body. Board officers serve an important role in leading the Board of Directors, which makes high-level decisions that set the trajectory for the Desert Water Agency team. The Board...

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DWA holds water restrictions steady

In light of recent news about some large Southern California water agencies declaring emergencies, Desert Water Agency would like to remind its customers that drought restrictions are still in place. The agencies in the Coachella Valley are all currently in Level 2 of...

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New program helps low-income locals remove grass

(Para leer esta noticia en español, haga clic aquí) Thanks to grant funding and the City of Palm Springs, some DWA low-income customers qualify for up to $8 per square foot to replace grass with drought friendly landscaping. Customers who meet the other criteria but...

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Get more money to convert your lawn TODAY!

Starting today Palm Springs residents and HOAs can get up to $6 per square foot of grass removed, thanks to generous match funding from the City of Palm Springs. The City will match DWA’s $3 per square foot for grass removal – up to $5,000 per project – for a total of...

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