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Agricultural Irrigation & Drainage
The valley’s success is in its agricultural roots; however, its very success necessitated proactive water management and irrigation engineering to sustain future growth.
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Domestic Water
Drinking water, also known as domestic water, comes from the Coachella Valley's own aquifer.
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Groundwater Replenishment & Imported Water
The Coachella Valley’s annual average of three inches of rain along with snowmelt from surrounding mountains is not nearly enough to naturally replenish what is pumped from the local groundwater basin to meet water demands. Consequently, the Coachella Valley groundwater basin is in overdraft.
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Recycled / Nonpotable Water
The Coachella Valley Water District recycles about 3.4 billion gallons of wastewater annually through an advanced multi-step process that filters out solids, organic materials, chemicals and pathogens. CVWD employees collect and test recycled water samples daily to meet strict water reuse regulations for agricultural, golf course and landscape irrigation.
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Stormwater Protection & Flood Control
The Coachella Valley is an arid desert region averaging less than 3 inches of rain per year. However the surrounding mountains are subject to much higher rainfall rates which can produce unpredictable, damaging, and even deadly flash flooding events throughout the Coachella Valley.
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Wastewater Treatment
Today, most Coachella Valley Water District domestic water customers also receive sewer services from the water district. Nearly 6.3 billion gallons of wastewater are treated yearly. The district also has the capacity to increase its wastewater treatment as the Coachella Valley’s population grows.
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Water Conservation
Making every drop count is more than the Coachella Valley Water District slogan, it’s a way of life in the desert!
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