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== Water Agencies ==
== Water Agencies ==


=== Cities ===
=== SDCWA City Members ===


==== City of Del Mar* -North Coastal ====
==== City of Del Mar ====


==== City of Escondido* -North Inland ====
==== City of Escondido ====


==== City of National City* - South & Central, Part of Sweetwater Authority ====
==== City of National City ====


==== City of Oceanside* -North Coastal ====
==== City of Oceanside ====


==== City of Poway* -North Inland ====
==== City of Poway ====


==== City of San Diego* -South & Central ====
==== City of San Diego ====


=== Municipal Water Districts ===
=== Municipal Water Districts ===


==== Carlsbad Municipal Water District* -North Coastal ====
==== [https://www.carlsbadca.gov/departments/utilities/water Carlsbad Municipal Water District] ====
The City of Carlsbad is served by three water districts: Carlsbad Municipal Water District; Vallecitos Water District and the Olivenhain Municipal Water District.


See the map [https://www.sdlafco.org/home/showpublisheddocument/2588/637576204290130000 here].
==== Mootamai Municipal Water District -North Inland ====


==== [https://www.olivenhain.com/ Olivenhain Municipal Water District]* ====
==== Mootamai Municipal Water District ====
The Mootamai Municipal Water District (MWD) was formed in 1962 specifically to protect the water rights of district property owners. The District includes two discontiguous areas within the San Luis Rey River watershed with aggregate territory of approximately one square mile.<ref>https://www.sdlafco.org/home/showpublisheddocument/2400/636914489270230000</ref>

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==== [https://www.olivenhain.com/ Olivenhain Municipal Water District] ====
Olivenhain Municipal Water District is a public agency providing water, wastewater services, recycled water, hydroelectricity, and the operation of Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve.<ref>https://www.olivenhain.com/</ref> Olivenhain Municipal Water District is governed by a five-member Board of Directors elected for staggered four-year terms, with each director being elected from a specific geographic area of OMWD’s service area.<ref>https://www.olivenhain.com/about-us/governing-board/director-divisions/</ref>
Olivenhain Municipal Water District is a public agency providing water, wastewater services, recycled water, hydroelectricity, and the operation of Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve.<ref>https://www.olivenhain.com/</ref> Olivenhain Municipal Water District is governed by a five-member Board of Directors elected for staggered four-year terms, with each director being elected from a specific geographic area of OMWD’s service area.<ref>https://www.olivenhain.com/about-us/governing-board/director-divisions/</ref>
[[File:Screen Shot 2022-09-29 at 10.00.39 AM.png|thumb|Olivenhain MWD Map. Source: https://www.olivenhain.com/wp-content/uploads/Olivenhain-Water-District-Final-Plan.html]]
[[File:Screen Shot 2022-09-29 at 10.00.39 AM.png|thumb|Olivenhain MWD Map. Source: https://www.olivenhain.com/wp-content/uploads/Olivenhain-Water-District-Final-Plan.html]]
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==== [https://www.padredam.org/ Padre Dam Municipal Water District]* ====
==== [https://www.padredam.org/ Padre Dam Municipal Water District] ====
Padre Dam provides water, wastewater, recycled water and park and recreation services to over 100,000 residents in the East San Diego County communities of Santee, El Cajon, Lakeside, Flinn Springs, Harbison Canyon, Blossom Valley, Alpine, Dehesa and Crest. We are a public agency with policies and procedures directed by an elected five-member Board of Directors<ref>https://www.padredam.org/8/About-Us</ref>
Padre Dam provides water, wastewater, recycled water and park and recreation services to over 100,000 residents in the East San Diego County communities of Santee, El Cajon, Lakeside, Flinn Springs, Harbison Canyon, Blossom Valley, Alpine, Dehesa and Crest. We are a public agency with policies and procedures directed by an elected five-member Board of Directors<ref>https://www.padredam.org/8/About-Us</ref>


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==== Pauma Municipal Water District -North Inland ====
==== Pauma Municipal Water District ====
The Pauma Municipal Water District (MWD) manages water rights protection efforts on behalf of district property owners by coordinating legal and engineering activities related to water supply issues.<ref>https://www.sdlafco.org/home/showpublisheddocument/2408/636914489278970000</ref>


==== Questhaven Municipal Water District -North Inland ====
==== Questhaven Municipal Water District ====
The Questhaven Municipal Water District (MWD) provides potable water service in the unincorporated community of Questhaven west of the City of Escondido.<ref>https://www.sdlafco.org/home/showpublisheddocument/2410/636914489281330000</ref>


==== Ramona Municipal Water District* ====
==== [https://www.rmwd.org/ Ramona Municipal Water District] ====
The RMWD boundaries encompass approximately 45,800 acres (75 square miles) in the unincorporated area of San Diego County. RMWD provides services to approximately 7,000 urban parcels and 3,000 rural parcels with an approximate population of 40,000 people. The RMWD service area encompasses the Santa Maria Valley and surrounding hills with elevations ranging from 1,300 feet to 2,100 feet mean sea level (MSL). Approximately 13 million kilowatts of energy are used to pump water to Ramona each year.<ref>https://www.rmwd.org/about-us</ref>

Ramona Municipal Water District is governed by a five-member board of directors that serve staggered four-year terms of office, representing five geographical divisions.<ref>https://www.rmwd.org/about-us</ref>
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==== Rainbow Municipal Water District* ====
==== [https://www.rainbowmwd.com/ Rainbow Municipal Water District] ====
The Rainbow Municipal Water District was established in 1953 and is a Special District, organized under Section 71000 of the California Water Code.  RMWD is a member of the San Diego County Water Authority. The District provides water and sanitation services to the unincorporated communities of Rainbow, Bonsall, and portions of Vista, Oceanside and Fallbrook.<ref>https://www.rainbowmwd.com/about-the-district</ref>

Rainbow Municipal Water District directors are elected officials representing each of five divisions and are selected by voters in the November general election in even-numbered years.<ref>https://www.rainbowmwd.com/your-board-of-directors</ref>
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==== Rincon Del Diablo Municipal Water District* ====
==== [https://rinconwater.org/ Rincon Del Diablo Municipal Water District] ====
Rincon Water provides water (and fire protection) services within specific boundaries. Our boundary lines cross into various cities including the cities of Escondido, San Marcos, and San Diego as well as the unincorporated areas of San Diego County.  Although our parent district encompasses approximately 27,000 acres (42 square miles), potable and recycled water are served through two improvement districts, ID 1 (7,945 acres) and ID A (1,120 acres) to approximately 8,000 domestic and commercial water service connections.<ref>https://rinconwater.org/about-us/service-area/</ref>

The District is a public agency governed by a five-member Board of Directors, each representing a geographic area within the District. Directors are elected by the voters within their divisions for four-year staggered terms.<ref>https://www.yuimamwd.com/newdev/general-information</ref>
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==== San Luis Rey Municipal Water District -North Inland ====
==== [https://sanluisreymwd.specialdistrict.org/ San Luis Rey Municipal Water District] ====
The San Luis Rey Municipal Water District (MWD) underwrites activities in an unincorporated north county area to protect the water rights of property owners who are dependent on local groundwater. The MWD covers approximately 5 square miles between Interstate Highway 15 on the west and the Pala Indian Reservation on the east and generally bisected by the San Luis Rey River.<ref>https://www.sdlafco.org/home/showpublisheddocument/2418/636914626781800000</ref>


==== Valley Center Municipal Water District* -North Inland ====
==== [https://www.vcmwd.org/ Valley Center Municipal Water District] ====
Since 1954, there have been three General Obligation Bond issues, formation of 12 water system improvement areas, and several federal grants and loans, as well as contributions from private developers, the District’s Water System has 302 miles of pipe, 7 aqueduct connections, 29 pumping stations, 113 pumps, and 41 covered reservoirs with 137 million gallons of water storage.<ref>https://www.vcmwd.org/Our-District/History</ref>


==== Yuima Municipal Water District* -North Inland ====
==== [https://www.yuimamwd.com/newdev/ Yuima Municipal Water District] ====
The Pauma Municipal Water District (MWD) manages water rights protection efforts on behalf of district property owners by coordinating legal and engineering activities related to water supply issues.<ref>https://www.sdlafco.org/home/showpublisheddocument/2408/636914489278970000</ref>


=== Water Districts ===
=== Water Districts ===
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==== Coachella Valley Water District -North Inland ====
==== Coachella Valley Water District ====


==== Cuyamaca Water District -East ====
==== Cuyamaca Water District ====


==== Helix Water District* ====
==== Helix Water District ====
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==== Lakeside Water District* -East ====
==== Lakeside Water District ====


==== [https://otaywater.gov/ Otay Water District]* ====
==== [https://otaywater.gov/ Otay Water District]* ====
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==== San Dieguito Water District* -North Coastal ====
==== San Dieguito Water District ====


==== Vallecitos Water District* ====
==== Vallecitos Water District ====
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==== Wynola Water District -North Inland ====
==== Wynola Water District ====


=== Irrigation ===
=== Irrigation ===


==== Vista Irrigation District* ====
==== Vista Irrigation District ====
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==== South Bay Irrigation District* -South & Central, part of Sweetwater Authority ====
==== South Bay Irrigation District ====


==== Santa Fe Irrigation District* -North Coastal ====
==== Santa Fe Irrigation District ====


=== Military Installations ===
=== Military Installations ===


==== Camp Pendleton Military Installation* -North Coastal ====
==== Camp Pendleton Military Installation ====


=== Public Utility ===
=== Public Utility ===


==== Fallbrook Public Utility District* -North Inland ====
==== Fallbrook Public Utility District ====


''*Member of SDCWA''

== 2022 Ballot ==

* Canebreak County Water District Board Member
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* Olivenhain Municipal Water District Division 1 Director
* Olivenhain Municipal Water District Division 4 Director
* Otay Water District Division 3 Director
* Padre Dam Municipal Water District Division 3 Director
* Rainbow Municipal Water District Division 3 Director
* Ramona Municipal Water District Division 2 Director
* Ramona Municipal Water District Division 4 Director
* Rincon Del Diablo Municipal Water District 1 Director
* Rincon Del Diablo Municipal Water District 3 Director
* Rincon Del Diablo Municipal Water District 4 Director
* Vallecitos Water District Division 2 Director
* Vallecitos Water District Division 3 Director
* Vista Irrigation District Division 3 Director
* Helix Water District Division 2 Director


== Taxpayer Resources ==
== Taxpayer Resources ==

Revision as of 19:16, 29 September 2022

Problems - Supply, Drought, Rising prices,

Upside: Water consumption is lower and Projects are on the way.

San Diego County Water Authority

San Diego County Water Authority sustains a $240 billion regional economy and the quality of life for 3.3 million residents through a multi-decade water supply diversification plan, major infrastructure investments and forward-thinking policies that promote fiscal and environmental responsibility.[1]

The Water Authority currently serves 24 member agencies that deliver water across the San Diego region. Member agencies are represented on a 36-member Water Authority Board of Directors. A member of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors (currently, Supervisor Jim Desmond of District 5) also serves as a non-voting representative to the Water Authority Board.[2]

To find your water district, click here.

Water Agencies

SDCWA City Members

City of Del Mar

City of Escondido

City of National City

City of Oceanside

City of Poway

City of San Diego

Municipal Water Districts

Carlsbad Municipal Water District

The City of Carlsbad is served by three water districts: Carlsbad Municipal Water District; Vallecitos Water District and the Olivenhain Municipal Water District.

See the map here.

Mootamai Municipal Water District

The Mootamai Municipal Water District (MWD) was formed in 1962 specifically to protect the water rights of district property owners. The District includes two discontiguous areas within the San Luis Rey River watershed with aggregate territory of approximately one square mile.[3]

Olivenhain Municipal Water District

Olivenhain Municipal Water District is a public agency providing water, wastewater services, recycled water, hydroelectricity, and the operation of Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve.[4] Olivenhain Municipal Water District is governed by a five-member Board of Directors elected for staggered four-year terms, with each director being elected from a specific geographic area of OMWD’s service area.[5]

File:Screen Shot 2022-09-29 at 10.00.39 AM.png
Olivenhain MWD Map. Source: https://www.olivenhain.com/wp-content/uploads/Olivenhain-Water-District-Final-Plan.html
2022 Candidates for Division 1 Director, Olivenhain Municipal Water District
Marco San Antonion Robert Max Kephart
Business Owner Retired Technician
2022 Candidates for Division 4 Director, Olivenhain Municipal Water District
James Keyes Matther R. Hahn Craig Forman Albert Bates
Umpire Chief, Retired Businessman/Water Advocate Retired CPA/Businessman Retired

Padre Dam Municipal Water District

Padre Dam provides water, wastewater, recycled water and park and recreation services to over 100,000 residents in the East San Diego County communities of Santee, El Cajon, Lakeside, Flinn Springs, Harbison Canyon, Blossom Valley, Alpine, Dehesa and Crest. We are a public agency with policies and procedures directed by an elected five-member Board of Directors[6]

See the map here.

2022 Candidates for Division 3 Director, Padre Dam Municipal Water District
Bill Pomering Jose Antonio Orosco
Incumbent School Bus Driver

Pauma Municipal Water District

The Pauma Municipal Water District (MWD) manages water rights protection efforts on behalf of district property owners by coordinating legal and engineering activities related to water supply issues.[7]

Questhaven Municipal Water District

The Questhaven Municipal Water District (MWD) provides potable water service in the unincorporated community of Questhaven west of the City of Escondido.[8]

Ramona Municipal Water District

The RMWD boundaries encompass approximately 45,800 acres (75 square miles) in the unincorporated area of San Diego County. RMWD provides services to approximately 7,000 urban parcels and 3,000 rural parcels with an approximate population of 40,000 people. The RMWD service area encompasses the Santa Maria Valley and surrounding hills with elevations ranging from 1,300 feet to 2,100 feet mean sea level (MSL). Approximately 13 million kilowatts of energy are used to pump water to Ramona each year.[9]

Ramona Municipal Water District is governed by a five-member board of directors that serve staggered four-year terms of office, representing five geographical divisions.[10]

2022 Candidates for Division 2 Director, Ramona Municipal Water District
Mike Dudas James Hickle
Parent Incumbent
2022 Candidates for Division 4 Director, Ramona Municipal Water District
Joe Stupar Jacob R. Zoria
Executive Director Small Business Owner

Rainbow Municipal Water District

The Rainbow Municipal Water District was established in 1953 and is a Special District, organized under Section 71000 of the California Water Code.  RMWD is a member of the San Diego County Water Authority. The District provides water and sanitation services to the unincorporated communities of Rainbow, Bonsall, and portions of Vista, Oceanside and Fallbrook.[11]

Rainbow Municipal Water District directors are elected officials representing each of five divisions and are selected by voters in the November general election in even-numbered years.[12]

2022 Candidates for Division 3 Director Rainbow Municipal Water District
Miguel "Mig" Gasca Greg Irvine
Appointed Director, Rainbow MWD Retired City Manager
2022 Candidates for Division 4 Director Rainbow Municipal Water District
Patricia A. Townsend-Smith Bill Stewart
Retired Registered Nurse Appointed Incumbent

Rincon Del Diablo Municipal Water District

Rincon Water provides water (and fire protection) services within specific boundaries. Our boundary lines cross into various cities including the cities of Escondido, San Marcos, and San Diego as well as the unincorporated areas of San Diego County.  Although our parent district encompasses approximately 27,000 acres (42 square miles), potable and recycled water are served through two improvement districts, ID 1 (7,945 acres) and ID A (1,120 acres) to approximately 8,000 domestic and commercial water service connections.[13]

The District is a public agency governed by a five-member Board of Directors, each representing a geographic area within the District. Directors are elected by the voters within their divisions for four-year staggered terms.[14]

2022 Candidates for Division 1 Director, Rincon Del Diablo Municipal Water District
Greg Quist Dan Sundquist
Small Business Owner Businessman/Notary Public
2022 Candidates for Division 3 Director, Rincon Del Diablo Municipal Water District
Paul Faucher James B. Murtland Susan Reveles
Senior System Region Incumbent Business Woman
2022 Candidates for Division 4 Director, Rincon Del Diablo Municipal Water District
Elliott Jung Ronald E. Naves, Jr.
Businessman/Community Advocate Appointed Incumbent

San Luis Rey Municipal Water District

The San Luis Rey Municipal Water District (MWD) underwrites activities in an unincorporated north county area to protect the water rights of property owners who are dependent on local groundwater. The MWD covers approximately 5 square miles between Interstate Highway 15 on the west and the Pala Indian Reservation on the east and generally bisected by the San Luis Rey River.[15]

Valley Center Municipal Water District

Since 1954, there have been three General Obligation Bond issues, formation of 12 water system improvement areas, and several federal grants and loans, as well as contributions from private developers, the District’s Water System has 302 miles of pipe, 7 aqueduct connections, 29 pumping stations, 113 pumps, and 41 covered reservoirs with 137 million gallons of water storage.[16]

Yuima Municipal Water District

The Pauma Municipal Water District (MWD) manages water rights protection efforts on behalf of district property owners by coordinating legal and engineering activities related to water supply issues.[17]

Water Districts

Borrego Water District -East

Canebrake County Water District

The Canebrake County Water District currently services 79 meters with 30,000 lineal feet of piping.  It maintains 2 wells and 2 storage tanks.[18]

See the map here.

On the 2022 General election, voters get to elect 3 of 4 candidates for Board Members.

2022 Candidates for Board Member, Canebreak County Water District
Jerry Bucheit Gunnar Ramstrum Ellyn Hae Daryl R. Holmes
Incumbent Engineer Environmental Scientist Incumbent

Coachella Valley Water District

Cuyamaca Water District

Helix Water District

2022 Candidates for Division 2 Director, Helix Water District
Andrea Beth Damsky Jordan Lehr
La Mesa Environmental Commissioner CFO Water Company

Lakeside Water District

Otay Water District*

The District provides water service to customers within roughly 125 square miles of southeastern San Diego County, California. Its facilities serve the water, recycled water, and the sewer needs of customers residing in the communities of of eastern Chula Vista, Bonita, Jamul, Spring Valley, Rancho San Diego, unincorporated areas of El Cajon and La Mesa, and eastern Otay Mesa along the international border with Mexico.[19]

Five board of directors, elected by voters to serve respective divisions, set the District’s ordinances, policies, taxes, and rates for service. Members of the board serve four-year terms of office.[20]

See the map here.

2022 Candidates for Division 3 Director, Otay Mesa Water District
Hector Raul Gastelum Gary D. Croucher
Small Business Owner Retired Fire Chief

San Dieguito Water District

Vallecitos Water District

2022 Candidates for Division 2 Director, Vallecitos Water District
Jim Hernandez Paul Mendoza
Incubment Small Business owner
2022 Candidates for Division 3 Director, Vallecitos Water District
Craig Elitharp Nestor David Mendez
Board of Directors, Division 3 of Vallecitos Water District (N/A)

Wynola Water District

Irrigation

Vista Irrigation District

2022 Candidates for Division 3 Director, Vista Irrigation District
Peter Kuchinsky, II Richard Alvarez
Vista Irrigation District Director Small Business Owner

South Bay Irrigation District

Santa Fe Irrigation District

Military Installations

Camp Pendleton Military Installation

Public Utility

Fallbrook Public Utility District

Taxpayer Resources

Useful Websites

References

  1. ↑ https://www.sdcwa.org/about-us/
  2. ↑ https://www.sdcwa.org/member-agencies/our-members/
  3. ↑ https://www.sdlafco.org/home/showpublisheddocument/2400/636914489270230000
  4. ↑ https://www.olivenhain.com/
  5. ↑ https://www.olivenhain.com/about-us/governing-board/director-divisions/
  6. ↑ https://www.padredam.org/8/About-Us
  7. ↑ https://www.sdlafco.org/home/showpublisheddocument/2408/636914489278970000
  8. ↑ https://www.sdlafco.org/home/showpublisheddocument/2410/636914489281330000
  9. ↑ https://www.rmwd.org/about-us
  10. ↑ https://www.rmwd.org/about-us
  11. ↑ https://www.rainbowmwd.com/about-the-district
  12. ↑ https://www.rainbowmwd.com/your-board-of-directors
  13. ↑ https://rinconwater.org/about-us/service-area/
  14. ↑ https://www.yuimamwd.com/newdev/general-information
  15. ↑ https://www.sdlafco.org/home/showpublisheddocument/2418/636914626781800000
  16. ↑ https://www.vcmwd.org/Our-District/History
  17. ↑ https://www.sdlafco.org/home/showpublisheddocument/2408/636914489278970000
  18. ↑ https://canebrakewater.specialdistrict.org/about-us
  19. ↑ https://otaywater.gov/about-otay/
  20. ↑ https://otaywater.gov/about-otay/
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