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In response to statewide drought, CVWD encourages water use efficiency

Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) encourages water use efficiency and assures Coachella Valley residents that water supplies remain sufficient to meet local demands, despite drought conditions in California.

Since April, Governor Newsom has declared d...

Work begins on Non-Potable Water (NPW) pipeline expansion project

Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) has begun work on a project to expand the Non-Potable Water (NPW) distribution pipeline system, part of CVWD’s commitment to long-term ground water sustainability.

The latest project ultimately will connect four more ...

CVWD names new Government and Regional Affairs Coordinator

Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) has welcomed a new Government and Regional Affairs Coordinator.

Victoria Llort is the former Programs and Public Affairs Manager for Mission Springs Water District, Desert Hot Springs. She also worked as a strategy an...

CVWD releases Consumer Confidence Report

Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) has released its Annual Review and Water Quality Report which shows that the drinking water provided to customers meets all current state and federal standards.

The 2020-21 Annual Review is available electronically on...

CVWD increases customer assistance program

Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) has increased the amount of assistance available to customers through its Help2Others program.

Under the new guidelines, approved by the CVWD board on Tuesday, eligible customers will be able to apply for a $150 stipe...

CVWD applauds budget allocation for Avenue 66 Transmission Main Project

The budget signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom includes an allocation of $7 million toward the Avenue 66 Transmission Main Project that will provide critical backbone infrastructure to Mecca and Eastern Coachella Valley. 

The project will allow CVWD to se...

CVWD opposes proposed IID fee

Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) went on record today during Imperial Irrigation District’s (IID) Board of Directors meeting to oppose IID’s proposed fee to be charged to IID’s Coachella Valley rate payers.  CVWD is IID’s largest single pow...

CVWD reopens buildings to the public

Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) has reopened its buildings to the public after a temporary closure for COVID-19 pandemic safety reasons. Public hours in all buildings are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The CVWD buildings most frequently visited by the public, inc...

CVWD reminds residents not to enter Whitewater River, area canals

Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) reminds residents and visitors it is unlawful to enter the Whitewater River channel and area canals.

Both areas pose extreme danger, which is why it is unlawful to enter them. At the Whitewater River area near Windy P...

CVWD to observe Juneteenth holiday

Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) will observe the newly established Juneteenth National Independence Day on Friday, June 18. CVWD offices will be closed for the day.

The holiday passed through the U.S. House of Representatives, the U.S. Senate and wa...

CVWD adopts budget for fiscal year 2022

Coachella Valley Water District’s (CVWD) Board of Directors today (June 15) unanimously approved a $451.8 million operating and capital improvement budget for fiscal year 2022.

The 2022 fiscal year budget includes new domestic water, canal and replenishmen...

CVWD adopts new domestic water rates and charges

CVWD has adopted new domestic water rates and charges to reflect the current cost of service for each customer type.

The rates were approved by the board today (Tuesday, June 8) by a 4-1 vote following a public hearing and will take effect July 1. CVWD has...

CVWD to welcome public speakers at two upcoming board meetings with COVID restrictions

Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) will open two rate adjustment hearings in June for in-person comments with specific COVID-19 prevention guidelines in place.

Although virtual comment remains strongly encouraged, in-person testimony will be allowed at...

CVWD receives budget presentation award

Coachella Valley Water District’s (CVWD) Operating and Capital Improvement Budget for fiscal year 2021 has received a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA).

“This awa...

CVWD issues notice of public hearing over rate increases

Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) is proposing to adjust water rates for some services for fiscal years 2022 through 2026.

CVWD has announced proposed rate increases and public hearings for domestic water, canal water service and for the Replenishment...

CVWD awarded grant to fund emergency generator at East Valley well

Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) has received a state grant for $300,000 that will allow the District to install an emergency backup generator on a well that serves nearly 25,000 residents in the East Valley.

CVWD’s award comes from a 2020-21 Communi...

CVWD teams up with Desert Healthcare District, Rite Aid for COVID-19 Vaccination Day

Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) is offering a COVID-19 vaccination clinic April 14 for District employees and their families in collaboration with Desert Healthcare District and Foundation and Rite Aid Pharmacies, with the support of Congressman Ra...

CVWD board to hold evening meeting in Palm Desert

The Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) Board of Directors will conduct its next regular meeting on Tuesday, March 23 in the Board Chambers at CVWD’s Steve Robbins Administration Building in Palm Desert. 

Evening meetings are held twice a year ...

CVWD approves assistance for Oasis Mobile Home Park

Note: The photo that appears with this release pre-dates the Covid-19 pandemic and associated mask mandates.

Coachella Valley Water District’s (CVWD) Board of Directors on Tuesday approved providing additional temporary supplemental drinking wate...

CVWD, Desert Arc partner on new recycling program

Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) has joined with the nonprofit organization Desert Arc to create a program to recycle irrigation controllers that are being replaced with more efficient models.

Under the program, CVWD will ask customers participating ...

Evans named steering committee chair of California Data Collaborative

Katie Evans, Director of Communications and Conservation for the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD), has been named chair of the Steering Committee for California Data Collaborative, a network of water professionals.

 “I’m so impressed with th...

CVWD extends lease with County for Lake Cahuilla

The Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) Board of Directors on Jan. 26 approved a one-year extension of its 50-year lease with Riverside County for the use of Lake Cahuilla Veterans Memorial Park in La Quinta.

As the terminus of the Coachella Canal, the ...

Former IID General Manager dies

Kevin Kelley, who served as General Manager of Imperial Irrigation District, for nearly eight years, and later as a consultant, died Jan. 19.

The lifelong resident of the Imperial Valley initially joined IID in 2006 to lead the public affairs office. He wa...

CVWD Planting & Gardening calendar now available

Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) has published its 2021 Planting & Gardening Calendar and it is now available for free upon request.

The calendar highlights desert gardening information and includes colorful illustrations of desert-friendly plant...

Thermal Mutual project milestone celebrated

Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) today celebrated the pending completion of the Thermal Mutual Water Consolidation project, which transitions 38 residential properties from a 50-year-old failing well to the CVWD system. 

In a brief ceremony ...

Fitch reaffirms AAA-rating for CVWD

Fitch Ratings, a leading provider of credit ratings, commentary and research, has reaffirmed the AAA-rating previously given to the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) for its $59.1 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan.

&...

Estrada reappointed to California’s Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Fund Advisory Group

Cástulo Estrada, Vice President of the Board of Directors of Coachella Valley Water District, has been reappointed to the Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Fund Advisory Group, as announced by the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB).

&a...

CVWD board member appointed

Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) has appointed John Aguilar, a longtime public servant in the Coachella Valley, to the board seat recently vacated by G. Patrick O’Dowd.  The appointment will be effective Dec. 9, 2020.

Aguilar was appointed t...

CVWD helps school district upgrade landscape irrigation

Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) has awarded rebates totaling $64,627.15 to Desert Sands Unified School District (DSUSD) for installing smart irrigation controllers at 18 schools. 

“We’re very pleased to work with DSUSD to update their irrig...

CVWD to appoint new director

Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) will appoint someone to fill the board vacancy created when Director G. Patrick O’Dowd resigned Nov. 3 to take a post as Executive Director of the Salton Sea Authority.

O’Dowd, a six-year member of...

O’Dowd resigns from CVWD Board of Directors to head Salton Sea Authority

G. Patrick O’Dowd, a 6-year member of the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) Board of Directors, announced Tuesday, November 3rd his resignation to take a post as Executive Director of the Salton Sea Authority.

“It&rsqu...

CVWD honored for award-winning financial report

Coachella Valley Water District's (CVWD) Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2019 has received a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the...

New federal report show increasing groundwater levels in the Coachella Valley

A new report by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) shows that efforts by Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) to replenish local aquifers in the Coachella Valley have been effective, leading to stable land surface elevations in most of the Coachella Vall...

CVWD to host virtual groundbreaking Tuesday

Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) will hold a virtual groundbreaking Tuesday (Oct. 6) for a project at Westside Elementary School in Thermal that will improve water supply reliability and fire flow.  

“Due to safety precautions rela...

Traffic Advisory

NOTE: This work was finished early and is completed.

Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) crews will be performing sanitation work in Palm Desert and Cathedral City on Wednesday and Thursday of this week. 

Starting at about 1 a.m. Wednesday Sept....

CVWD building receives national award

Coachella Valley Water District’s (CVWD) new Critical Support Services (CSS) building has received a national award recognizing its design.

The CSS Building was one of three projects nationwide receiving the National Award of Merit in the water/w...

Traffic advisory

Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) will perform maintenance work on Washington Street in the early hours of Thursday, July 9.

Work will begin at about 3 a.m. and will conclude at about 11:30 a.m. Crews will complete a manhole and air-vacuum release val...

CVWD releases Annual Review and Water Quality Report

Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) has released its Annual Review and Water Quality Report which shows that the drinking water provided to customers meets all current state and federal standards.

The 2019-20 Annual Review is available electronically on...

Traffic advisory

Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) will be performing sewer work in the early morning hours of Thursday, June 18 in two valley locations.

Crews will close two westbound lanes of Fred Waring Drive at Tennessee Avenue in Palm Desert and one southbound la...

CVWD approves $376 million budget, keeps rates steady

Coachella Valley Water District’s (CVWD) Board of Directors today approved a $376 million operating and capital improvement budget for fiscal year 2021 that includes no increase in water rates.

“During these difficult economic times, it...

CVWD remembers long-time board member Patricia “Corky” Larson

Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) is remembering Patricia “Corky” Larson for her visionary work during her three terms on the CVWD board and her long leadership with multiple agencies throughout the county.

“I am very sad...

Traffic Advisory

Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) is asking drivers to avoid the intersection of Washington Street and Miles Avenue in La Quinta.

Crews are currently performing emergency repairs to the sewer system in that area. Traffic has been reduced to one lane. ...

As EPA lifts drinking water order for Oasis Mobile Home Park, CVWD sets sights on long-term fix

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has deemed the water system at Oasis Mobile Home Park to be in compliance with the federal arsenic standards in the Safe Drinking Water Act, ending the need for Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) to provi...

Reports show increasing groundwater levels in the Coachella Valley

A new article by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) calls efforts to mitigate land subsidence in the Coachella Valley “an emerging success story,” a finding that is echoed by analysis completed by local water agencies.  

The USG...

CVWD receives $3.3 million in grants to improve water systems in the Eastern Coachella Valley

Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) will use two construction grants totaling about $3.3 million to fund three projects that will bring safe, reliable domestic water and fire protection to two Disadvantaged Communities and one elementary school in the ...

CVWD calls on residents to help protect sewer system

Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) is calling on residents to help the district protect the sewer system from items that should not be flushed down toilets.

“Our hearts are with everyone being affected by COVID-19 at this time,” sai...

CVWD to provide more drinking water to Oasis Mobile Home Park

Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) will be extending its temporary supplemental drinking water assistance to Oasis Mobile Home Park until the end of April.   

“This is important for the 1,900 residents that live in this comm...

CVWD honored for award-winning financial report

Coachella Valley Water District’s (CVWD) Coachella Valley Water District’s Operating and Capital Improvement Budget for fiscal year 2020 has received a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Associ...

CVWD reminds customers to be wary of scams

Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) is reminding customers to be wary of possible scams.

Recently a customer reported that he signed up to be a “secret shopper” and then received a check in the mail that appeared to be from CVWD. The...

CVWD urges public to stay safe, do business online or by telephone

Citing public health recommendations during the novel coronavirus/COVID-19 outbreak, Coachella Valley Water District is urging anyone doing business with the District to do so by telephone, email or online whenever possible. 

District offices will...

CVWD earns award for technology innovation

Coachella Valley Water District’s (CVWD) Information Technology (IT) department has received an award from CIO, a digital technology magazine that annually honors 100 innovative organizations that exemplify high levels of operational and strateg...

CVWD urges caution during heavy rains

The Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) is reminding everyone of the potential danger related to flash flooding in the channel and washes.

In addition to rain on the valley floor, rain in nearby mountains can result in heavy water flow in a short period...

CVWD cancels upcoming public events

Acting out of an abundance of caution, Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) has canceled upcoming public events and tours until further notice.

The move comes after the Riverside County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to approve both a local health em...

Public invited to workshop on Coachella Valley groundwater management

An overview of the 2022 update for the Indio Subbasin Alternative Plan will be presented at a public workshop on Thursday.   

State officials announced in July that the Coachella Valley’s Water Management Plan, submitted as an A...

CVWD announces $59 million loan to improve stormwater protection

The Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) signed a $59 million loan today to help finance two key stormwater projects.

The EPA’s Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan will save...

Media advisory for Feb. 7, 2020

The media is invited to cover the announcement of a $59 million Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act loan to the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD).  

The loan will help fund two stormwater chan...

CVWD announces new rebates for washing machines, hot water pumps

Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) is offering two new water efficiency rebates for residential customers who install a new high-efficiency (HE) washing machine or a hot water recirculating pump in their home.

“We are excited to offer these n...

G. Patrick O’Dowd to continue as ACWA’s Federal Affairs Committee Chair

G. Patrick O’Dowd, a member of the Board of Directors of Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD), has been reappointed as chair of the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) Federal Affairs Committee.

 ACWA is the largest statewi...

Fitch Ratings assigns AAA-rating to CVWD loan

Fitch Ratings, a leading provider of credit ratings, commentary and research, has assigned a AAA-rating to the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) for its $59.1 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan.

“This AAA rating is tr...

CVWD completes sewer connection to East Valley Mobile Home Park

The Coachella Valley Water District today announced the completion of work to provide sewer service to the San Antonio Del Desierto (St. Anthony’s) mobile home park in Mecca, CA.

“This project represents our commitment to safe and effective services,” said...

Estrada appointed to Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Fund Advisory Board

Cástulo Estrada, Vice President of the Board of Directors of Coachella Valley Water District, has been appointed to the Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Fund Advisory Group, as announced by the State Water Resources Control Board.

The new advisory group ...

CVWD and Riverside County team up to provide safe drinking water to Oasis Mobile Home Park

Starting December 11, the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD), in partnership with the County of Riverside, will deliver clean water on site at Oasis Mobile Home Park to provide a temporary supplemental water source for the residents of the park.

The CV...

Traffic Advisory

Motorists are being asked to avoid traveling on Dinah Shore Drive between Corregidor Drive and Plumley Road in Cathedral City. The eastbound traffic lanes are heavily effected by emergency repairs on a 12-inch main line leak. Traffic is expected to be red...

CVWD alerts customers about scam

Coachella Valley Water District has learned that a number of customers have been misinformed recently that their drinking water is contaminated and needs to be tested.

CVWD wants to assure customers that these claims are false, says Katie Evans, Director o...

CVWD launches new water blog

Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) has launched a new blog as part of its ongoing outreach to customers.

The new blog, called “Your Water is Our Promise: The CVWD blog” will provide informational posts about all of the district’s service areas. It also...

CVWD honored for award-winning financial report

Coachella Valley Water District's (CVWD) Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018 has received a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the...

CVWD wins 2019 AMWA Award

Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) has received the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) 2019 Platinum Award for Utility Excellence. It is one of only two agencies across the U.S. to earn this honor.

The Platinum Award recognizes that CVWD...

Traffic Advisory

Motorists are being asked to avoid traveling on Avenue 50 east of Washington Street in La Quinta. The westbound lane will be heavily effected by emergency repairs on a manhole, which is part of the sewer system.

Coachella Valley Water District crews are at...

CVWD board to hold evening meeting in Palm Desert

The Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) Board of Directors will conduct its next regular public meeting in the evening instead of the morning to allow for greater accessibility.

The evening meeting will be on Tuesday, Oct. 8 in the Board Chambers at CVW...

Traffic advisory

Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) will conduct work on Cook Street in Palm Desert that will impact traffic from 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9 to 6 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 10.

Traffic will be reduced to one lane each way on Cook Street between Fred Waring Drive...

Traffic advisory

Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) will be conducting work in Palm Desert on Thursday, Oct. 3 that may affect traffic flow.

The work involves the initial start-up and flushing of a well. Water will discharge onto 42nd Avenue and flow east toward Cook S...

CVWD and State Water Board announce new conservation program

Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) and the State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) have announced collaboration of a new conservation program aimed at helping professional landscapers in the Coachella Valley be more efficient water ...

CVWD lifts drought penalties and extends water-use restrictions

Coachella Valley Water District's (CVWD) Board of Directors today lifted drought penalties, effective June 1, in response to the State's transition to water supply-based conservation targets.

The Board also updated its water use-restrictions to coincide...

CVWD statement on Gov. Brown’s order establishing long-term water conservation measures

Gov. Jerry Brown issued an Executive Order today that establishes long-term water conservation measures, including permanent water use restrictions and monthly reporting requirements.  Additionally, State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) staff rel...

Coachella Valley Water District receives national budget award, again

Coachella Valley Water District's (CVWD) annual budget document for the 2015-16 fiscal year has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation award from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA).

This is the fourth...