Olivenhain water pipeline project earns accolades

North Coast Current • May 28, 2026

The Olivenhain Municipal Water District has received a 2026 Project of the Year award for pipeline replacement work along Rancho Santa Fe Road near the Encinitas-Carlsbad border.

North County water agencies further partnership to minimize costs

News Release • March 25, 2025

The Olivenhain Municipal Water District and Vallecitos Water District approved entering into a partnership agreement March 19 allowing Vallecitos to install communication equipment at Olivenhain’s Denk Reservoir site in Carlsbad.

ENCINITAS: Free rain harvesting workshop Jan. 25

News Release • January 9, 2025

Olivenhain Municipal Water District, San Dieguito Water District and Santa Fe Irrigation District have partnered to offer a free workshop for area residents to learn about the benefits of rain barrels and best practices for rainwater collection on Jan. 25 in Encinitas.

Scott Maloni joins Olivenhain Municipal Water District board

News Release • December 11, 2024

Scott Maloni was sworn in Dec. 5 as the newest member of Olivenhain Municipal Water District's Board of Directors.

Rain barrel discount and rebate available Jan. 1 through Feb. 27

North Coast Current • December 27, 2023

The Olivenhain Municipal Water District, San Dieguito Water District and Santa Fe Irrigation District have launched a combined effort to encourage residents to use rain barrels with a discount and rebate for their purchase.

San Elijo JPA announces $18.3M project for water treatment upgrades

North Coast Current • April 4, 2023

A project announced by the San Elijo Joint Powers Authority on April 3 aims to capture more than 7 million gallons of stormwater per year and redirect pollutants from entering the San Elijo Lagoon, in addition to other water infrastructure improvements.

Construction underway on Encinitas recycled-water pipeline

OsideNews • August 18, 2022

News Release: Encinitas CA— The Olivenhain Municipal Water District recently started construction on a new recycled-water pipeline in Encinitas along Manchester Avenue and South El Camino Real from Via...

Construction underway on Encinitas recycled-water pipeline

News Release • August 18, 2022

The Olivenhain Municipal Water District recently started construction on a new recycled water pipeline in Encinitas along Manchester Avenue and South El Camino Real from Via Poco to Tennis Club Drive.

Olivenhain water district continues push for voluntary conservation

North Coast Current • October 14, 2021

The Olivenhain Municipal Water District will continue to call for voluntary conservation efforts during the region’s drought conditions, the district’s Board of Directors was told during its Oct. 13 meeting.

Water agencies enact stringent restrictions in drought’s grip

Alex Groves • June 11, 2015

As California endures another year of difficult drought, Gov. Jerry Brown has put mandatory water restrictions in place and has been asking local governments and boards to pick up the slack in order to...