Latest Updates
September is National Preparedness Month
Are you prepared for a disaster? We are located near the very active San Andreas fault and haven’t had a sizable earthquake in quite some time. A major quake could shut off access to water and other necessities for days. Every home should have a disaster supply kit...
Desert Water Agency hosts two Candidate Workshops
Desert Water Agency has three Division seats up for election in November. DWA, which manages water in the western third of the Coachella Valley and provides tap water service to Palm Springs and a portion of Cathedral City, is run by a publicly elected Board of...
Amid drought, customers can get more money to replace grass
As of July 1, customers can get $3 per square foot for new grass removal projects. For an average front or back yard, a $3 incentive provides about $4,500 in funding to replace grass with water-efficient plants or artificial turf. Funding is available for homes,...
New water bill assistance program provides up to $2,000
Riverside County residents who have past due water or sewer bills and meet income requirements can apply for up to $2,000 in assistance through the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP). Program participants must live in Riverside County, meet income...
New water restrictions in effect
Despite the fact that local water supplies are in good condition, Desert Water Agency's Board of Directors voted unanimously today to increase water restrictions. Effective immediately: DWA customers may not use sprinkler/spray irrigation during daylight hours...
DWA board to discuss and vote on water restrictions Tuesday
During their regular board meeting at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, June 7, the Desert Water Agency Board of Directors will discuss and vote on water restrictions that include: No spray/sprinkler irrigation during daylight hours (except for leak checks or with an agency approved...
State hosts drought regulations webinar on April 21
The State Water Board will hold a public webinar Thursday, April 21, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm, to provide an overview of a draft proposed emergency regulation for water conservation and to give interested parties the opportunity to provide feedback and ask questions...
Attend DWA’s division map public hearing on April 5
The Desert Water Agency Board of Directors invites the public to attend a public hearing during its regular board meeting starting at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, April 5. DWA staff will recommend that the Board of Directors adopt a map for use in future elections. For...
Coachella Valley Water Leadership Program Underway
The 6th Annual Water Counts Academy, hosted by CV Water Counts (CVWaterCounts.com), a collaborative of the Coachella Valley’s six water agencies, is currently underway. The free program is open to locals who want a better understanding of how water in the desert...
DWA wants your input on new division maps
DWA will redraw its Board of Directors electoral division maps based on 2020 Census data and plans to adopt a new map by April 17, 2022. The new map will be used in the Nov. 2022 election. DWA wants your input on these maps and will hold two virtual public workshops...
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