Meter boxes can offer a dark, protected space for bees to make their homes. Bees play a critical role in the planet’s ecosystem, but they could be hazardous to residents. If you find bees in your water meter box, please call us at 760-753-6466 for their safe & humane relocation.

For the 30th year in a row, OMWD has earned national recognition for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. This honor recognizes government entities that meet rigorous GFOA standards for financial health, transparency, & accounting practices. olivenhain.com/news/omwd-rece…

OMWD’s board acknowledged at its May 21 meeting the top three winners of the 2025 North County Water Awareness Poster Contest from Encinitas Union SD and Poway Unified. For more information, visit olivenhain.com/news/omwd-anno….

OMWD is accepting applications for the position of Accountant I in the Finance department. To be considered for the position, apply online by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18. Learn more about the position and apply online at governmentjobs.com/careers/oliven….

Schedule a free appointment with OMWD’s certified landscape auditor and learn about custom ways to improve your water use and get answers to questions contributing to high water bills specific to your property. Visit olivenhain.com/free-water-use… information.

Schedule a free appointment with OMWD’s certified landscape auditor and learn about custom ways to improve your water use and get answers to questions contributing to high water bills specific to your property. Visit olivenhain.com/free-water-use… information.

Discover the benefits of My Water Use, your free water use monitoring dashboard. You can set custom alerts via text, email, or phone call when a leak is detected at your property. Visit olivenhain.com/mywateruse-2/to register today.

Have you considered swapping a turf area for colorful, drought-tolerant plants like this bird of paradise? Visit olivenhain.com/california-fri… tips on creating a water-wise landscape.

Today, Water For People honored OMWD GM Kimberly Thorner with its Kenneth J. Miller Founders’ Award. The non-profit organization’s award recognizes exceptional volunteers who dedicate their spare time to ending the global water crisis. olivenhain.com/news/water-for…

OMWD staff must be prepared for every type of situation they might encounter in the field. To ensure they’re ready, ongoing training sessions are conducted across departments. Here, employees practice using acoustic leak detection devices on different types of pipelines.

.NOAA is expecting above-average temperatures through July for the west coast. Warm conditions can lead to increased water use outdoors. For advice on how to be efficient with your water use, visit olivenhain.com/save.

Do you know when your home’s pressure regulator was last serviced? Be sure to regularly service your pressure regulator as it is the responsibility of the homeowner. olivenhain.com/customer-servi…

By inspiring the next generation, we can keep providing you with safe and reliable water service for years to come! Recently, at a WateReuse event held at Palomar College, OMWD staff shared experiences with San Diego County Water Authority interns, students, & Palomar College college graduates.

OMWD takes pride in delivering high-quality drinking water every day. Recently our Peay water storage tank underwent a routine checkup as part of our ongoing maintenance program. The inside of the tank was thoroughly inspected to ensure the continued reliability of our services.

OMWD has completed the #omwdrecycledwater2024 pipelines project in the cityofcarlsbad and CityofEncinitas using grant funding. The pipelines allow for the conversion of 28 irrigation meters to recycled water, saving more than 12.5 million gallons of drinking water every year.

View our June newsletter for information on our annual water quality report, how to shut off your water meter, how to sign up for leak alerts, and more. olivenhain.com/wp-content/upl…

Our annual water quality report is now available, & once again, OMWD’s water has met or surpassed all health-related state & federal water quality standards. View 2024 data in our Consumer Confidence Report at olivenhain.com/ccr. Please call 760-753-6466 for a printed copy.

Today, our board recognized Ramona Copley as our 2025 WaterSmart Landscape Contest winner. Her landscape features a low-maintenance design with colorful, climate-appropriate plants. olivenhain.com/news/encinitas…

OMWD’s board celebrated the winners of the eighteenth annual Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve photo contest tonight. Thanks to our sponsors! San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, @CaliforniaWolfCenter, EcoVivarium Reptile Sanctuary, @pcphotoandimaging, REI, Escondido Creek Conservancy. bit.ly/4ecN6cL

Summer officially starts tomorrow. Is your landscape prepared? Want to take the guess work out of your watering schedule? Consider a free water use evaluation provided by OMWD. Learn more at olivenhain.com/evaluation.