Olivenhain MWD

Olivenhain Municipal Water District is a public agency providing water, wastewater services, recycled water, hydroelectricity, and parks & recreation services.

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View our June newsletter for information on our annual water quality report, Colorado River water supplies, 2026 fourth grade poster contest winners, and tips for maintaining a water-efficient home.
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A broken sprinkler can waste up to 800 gallons of water per day. Avoid a spike on your water bill by signing up for My Water Use, which allows you to set leak and high bill alerts. Learn more about setting alert thresholds by visiting https://t.co/UW8PigxPn5.

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Wildfires are a year-round threat in California. Do you have a home emergency kit prepared for fires or other emergencies? Be sure to include pets when preparing your kits. Store a week's supply of water for them and each member of your family (1 gallon per person per day).

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Educate the public about the essential services that special districts like OMWD provide to our communities in a creative one-minute video. You could win a $1,500 scholarship! View contest details at https://t.co/SlQKDDkuha. Deadline to enter is June 30.

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OMWD is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Engineering Manager. Applications should be submitted via the “apply” link within the job posting at https://t.co/b0WgSUioZK. The application deadline is 5:00 p.m. on June 24, 2026.

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Technician Jeff loves maintaining water meters! Did you know that you can view hourly meter reading data online? You can view your usage and set leak alerts at https://t.co/UW8PigxPn5.

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Have you thought about transforming your turf landscape into a vibrant, water-efficient garden? Visit https://t.co/LWOVau3Sg9 to learn how you can receive a $2-per-square-foot rebate for turf removed.

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.@APWASanDiego named our #UnitAPipeline project as a Project of the Year! We used new imagery & surveying technology to identify the need for the project. Completed on time & within budget, the new pipe will help ensure water reliability for our customers. https://t.co/dEtldQdW51

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Congratulations to the winners of OMWD’s 33rd annual North County Water Agencies 4th Grade Water Awareness Poster Contest! This year’s poster theme, “Love Water, Save Water,” inspired students to explore the role water has in our daily lives & communities. https://t.co/rSYGFDkXf0

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Join OMWD General Manager Kimberly Thorner at @solanablibrary on 5/19 to discuss pressing issues facing water agencies. The “Think Global, Act Local” session will begin at 5:30 p.m. at 157 Stevens Avenue. More at https://t.co/MOgO3f2FwG.

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#WhatIsThatThing? This is a flow-control valve typically found at water storage tanks. Large valves control the flow of water that fills the reservoir for later use by nearby customers. Operators access vaults to verify data & inspect equipment to ensure proper working order.

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Public works is all around you! From your water meter to the pipes under your street to the water tanks on neighborhood hills, to the treatment plants providing high-quality H2O! This week, we salute the dedicated water and wastewater pros who keep your water flowing.

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May is Water Awareness Month. It offers us a chance to celebrate the importance of water in our lives and consider how to reduce our overall water use. Schedule a free water use evaluation at your home or business to find ways to save. Info at https://t.co/RF5a4diYCz.

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To ensure OMWD employees can locate and access your water meter during an emergency, please keep the area around your meter box clear. This includes six feet above it and six inches of landscape clearance around it. This is also a good time to test your meter’s shut-off valve.

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Water is required for almost every step in producing the products we use and the food we eat. Although it cannot be seen, we rely on this “hidden” water for our quality of life. How do you use water each day? Learn about your water footprint at https://t.co/bxzhaTyf43.

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Seven states & Mexico share the Colorado River system. Dry conditions continue in California, and the upper Colorado River basin states are experiencing extreme drought conditions. We need to continue to find new ways to conserve this resource. More at https://t.co/LUHZ6sKzwo.

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Happy Star Wars Day! As moisture farmers on the desert planet of Tatooine, Luke Skywalker’s family knew the value of water. While we have an ample water supply compared to the barren Tatooine, we still need to use it wisely. Find water-saving tips at https://t.co/ChdtZAMWQ8.

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Raise a glass with us to celebrate National Drinking Water Week! This week, and every week of the year, OMWD is proud to serve high-quality water to the taps at your homes and businesses. Our reliable water supply still costs about a penny a gallon.

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Enter the 2026 WaterSmart Landscape Contest by May 8 for a chance to win $250! Inspire others to make the switch to a water-efficient landscape by showcasing your attractive, California-friendly yard. View contest details and enter at https://t.co/MtKahkCzNm.

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At a recent gardening OMWD workshop, customers inquired about the availability of a turf replacement program rebate. They learned how to reduce water use by approximately 60% by replacing turf with a waterwise landscape. For more details, visit https://t.co/LWOVau3Sg9.