Latest Updates
DWA to receive more water to replenish aquifer
The California Department of Water Resources announced that all State Water Project contractors – including Desert Water Agency - will now receive 100 percent of its water allocation. This is the first time since 2006 that DWR has allocated 100 percent. Last year’s...
DWA Drought Rules Removed
Customers are now able to water during daylight hours and restaurants can serve water to customers without a request. On April 18, these changes were triggered by the DWA Board of Directors unanimously voting to move from Level 2 of our Water Shortage Contingency Plan...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Director Paul Ortega to Represent Arid Region on Water Industry Board
Director Paul Ortega (DWA Division 4) is one of just seven representatives selected from the Inland Empire area to sit on the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) Region 9 Board. Members of the Region Board guide and focus on region issues and activities,...