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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...

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...

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...

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)....

As a public agency, DWA cannot profit from its operations. Rates are determined by the cost of providing service. On June 18, 2024, the DWA Board of Directors approved a rate increase – the second in a previously adopted five-year rate plan – for water, recycled water...

Update August 28, 2024 – Pipeline replacement on E. Via Altamira, between N. Avenida Caballeros and N. Hermosa Drive is completed and paved. Residents should not expect any more traffic control or major work in the area. There could be instances of minor work to...

Desert Water Agency is partnering with the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) to construct monitoring wells in several locations in our service area. These wells will provide valuable information on groundwater basin levels, water quality, and the...

Update September 5, 2024 - Crews will return to complete final paving repairs of the pipeline trench in the road at a date to be determined. When that time comes, work will take place between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. No parking signs will be in effect along the...

California celebrates Water Awareness Month each year in May, providing an opportunity to highlight the value of water in our daily lives and how we can protect this precious resource. Our region relies heavily on groundwater as its main source. Because we use water...

At DWA, our priority is to provide clean, safe water for our customers. We continually monitor our water distribution system, performing thousands of lab tests per year to ensure a quality supply. The California State Water Resources Control Board recently (April 17,...