Desert Water Agency’s system is made up of about 425 miles of pipeline, but currently, has about 80 miles in need of replacement. This was a major cost driver for the agency and made rate increases unavoidable. We will now be able to generate the funds necessary to help keep our water system healthy. DWA plans to install about 3 miles of new pipe a year until at least 2031.
Our team has identified the areas in most critical need of replacement and developed a schedule to start replacements. Most of the work will be done in summer months to avoid traffic. We are coordinating with the City of Palm Springs to help reduce project cost and inconvenience for our community.
While we understand that the installation of new water facilities causes an inconvenience, it is an essential part our responsibility to provide clean, reliable water to you and your neighbors.
We will update this page with new pipeline projects as information becomes available. Check back for more details.
For more information on pipeline replacement, email outreach@dwa.org or call (760) 323-4971, ext. 184.
2024 Pipeline Replacement Projects
E. Via Altamira – Pipeline replacement on E. Via Altamira, between N. Avenida Caballeros and N. Hermosa Drive, began the week of June 17, 2024, and 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 finalize the project. For more information on this project, click here.
Sunmor Estates – Pipeline replacement in the Sunmor Estates area off E. Andreas Road and Louella Road began the week of May 13 and is nearly complete. 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 street, and cars will be towed if necessary. Traffic flow will be open in both directions, with traffic control crews on site. In some cases, driveway access may require assistance from traffic personnel. For more information on this project, click here.
N. Sunrise Way, E. Amado Rd., E. Tahquitz Canyon Way & N. Sunset Way – Pipeline replacement in the area of N. Sunrise Way, E. Amado Rd., E. Tahquitz Canyon Way and N. Sunset Way began the week of April 15 and 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 finalize the project. For more information on this project, click here.
S. Broadmoor Dr. & E Waverly Dr. – Pipeline replacement on the S. Broadmoor Dr. and E Waverly Drive, off E. Palm Canyon Dr./Hwy 111, began on April 8 and is complete. For more information on this project, click here.
E. Sunny Dunes Road & Calle Santa Cruz – Pipeline replacement near E. Sunny Dunes Road and Calle Santa Cruz began in March and is now finished, pending a final project walk through. For more information on this project, click here.
Ramon Road Frontage – Pipeline replacement on the Ramon Road frontage road (not main Ramon Road) east of Compadre Road, and along Compadre Road between Ramon Road and E. Via Vaquero Road is complete. Residents/businesses should not expect any more traffic control or major work in the area for DWA's project (the City of Palm Springs also has a project in the area). There could be instances of minor work to finalize the project. For more information on this project, click here.
Avenida Caballeros – Pipeline replacement along Avenida Caballeros, between Ramon Road and Tahquitz Canyon Way is nearly complete, including pipe construction and water main connections. All that remains are minor pavement repairs. DWA hired a contractor to replace the old pipe, installed in 1953, with a new 30-inch pipeline. For more information on this project, click here.
