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CVWD launches upgraded website

Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) has updated its website with a fresh look that includes more features that make it easier to locate information.

“Our redesign aims to increase transparency and to improve customer service, said Katie Evans, director ...

Local Agencies Warn Residents and Visitors to Avoid Off-limits Areas of Water

(Coachella Valley, CA) Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) and Desert Water Agency (DWA) remind 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 e...

Steve Bigley to serve second term as president of WESTCAS

Steve Bigley, director of environmental services for Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD), has been named to a second term as president of the Western Coalition of Arid States (WESTCAS).

Formed in 1992, the grassroots organization is dedicated to encoura...

CVWD receives Directors Award from the Partnership for Clean Water

Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) has received a Directors Award from the Partnership for Clean Water for its report on the district’s largest wastewater treatment plant, the first plant in California to achieve this status.

“This award recognizes the...

CVWD groundwater management plans receive state approval

Coachella Valley’s groundwater management plans meet the requirements of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) for the Indio and Mission Creek subbasins.

The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) on Wednesday (July 17) inform...

CVWD increases rebates for two landscape programs

Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) is offering increased rebate incentives for two landscape programs benefitting homeowner associations and commercial customers.

The new rebate levels went into effect July 1 for the current fiscal year. All projects m...

CVWD’s Annual Review now available

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

The 2018-19 Annual Review is available electronically on ...

Traffic advisory: Portion of Warner Trail to be closed Thursday night

Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) will close a portion of Warner Trail in Palm Desert on Thursday night to repair a reclaimed water line.

During the repairs, which will begin about 10 p.m. Thursday and are expected to be completed by 7 a.m. Friday, so...

CVWD approves domestic rate increase

The Board of Directors of Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) voted Tuesday to increase domestic water rates.

The rate increase, which will go into effect on July 1, increases the average monthly bill for customers by $1.84 per month.

The increase approv...

CVWD warns residents of district impersonators

Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) is warning residents about a company impersonating water district personnel as a means to enter their homes.

A customer reported to CVWD today that around 7:30 p.m. Tuesday night, a man visited his property claiming t...

CVWD announces new time for board meeting

Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) has rescheduled its next board meeting for 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 28.

The meeting will be held at CVWD’s Forbes Auditorium, 51-501 Tyler Street in Coachella. It will begin with closed session at 4 p.m. and then move into...

CVWD hires security firm to patrol Whitewater River near I-10

Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) has hired a security firm to patrol the Whitewater River area near Interstate 10 to prevent people from trespassing in and near the water.

Southwest Protective Services will provide security services daily from sunris...

CVWD: Analysis shows increasing groundwater levels in the Coachella Valley

An annual analysis of groundwater levels shows significant increases over the past 10 years throughout most of the Coachella Valley.

The two annual reports for the 2017-18 water year, one on the Indio Subbasin and the other on the Mission Creek Subbasin, w...

Key Claims Dismissed in Agua Caliente’s Case Against Water Agencies

Court says water agencies haven’t harmed the Tribe

Coachella Valley – A federal court announced on Friday, April 19, 2019 that the Agua Caliente Tribe was not harmed because it has always had access to as much high-quality wate...

As Temperatures Climb, Local Agencies Warn Community to Avoid Off-limits Areas of Water

(Coachella Valley, CA) Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) and Desert Water Agency (DWA) remind 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 e...

CVWD board to conduct evening meeting in Coachella

The Coachella Valley Water District Board of Directors will conduct its next regular public meeting during the evening of Tuesday, March 26, part of on-going efforts to increase CVWD’s transparency and accessibility to the general public.

The meeting will ...

CVWD completes Drought Contingency Plan approvals, supports federal action to enact Plan

By a unanimous vote today (4-0), the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) Board approved the remaining agreements for the Colorado River Drought Contingency Plan (DCP), thereby having the ability to participate when the legislation is completed. By anot...

CVWD celebrates replenishment milestone

Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) is celebrating the completion of Phase 1 of the Palm Desert Replenishment Facility.

In a ceremony today (Feb. 20), CVWD officials provided an overview of the project and a ceremonial turning of the valve to bring wate...

Media advisory for Feb. 20, 2019

The media is invited to cover a milestone celebration highlighting the completion of Phase 1 of the Palm Desert Replenishment Facility.

What: Event will provide an overview of the project and a ceremonial turning of the valve to bring water into a new repl...

Coachella Valley Water District receives multiple awards from professional association

Coachella Valley Water District has been recognized with numerous awards this year from the Colorado River Basin Section (CORBS) of the California Water Environment Association, including a Collections System of the Year Award.

The awards for work conducte...

CVWD urges caution during expected storm

With a strong storm expected to impact the area for the next several days, the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) is reminding everyone of the potential danger related to flash flooding in the channel and washes.

Even when it is not raining on the vall...

IMPORTANT SAFETY ADVISORY

Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) is advising residents to avoid the Desert X exhibit located on North Indian Canyon Road as a safety precaution.

The Desert X exhibit titled “Augmented Reality” is located on CVWD land. CVWD denied Desert X’s request f...

CVWD expands assistance to customers

Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) has expanded a customer assistance program to help during times of natural disasters, government shutdowns and other periods of financial hardship.

The Board of Directors voted Tuesday (Feb. 12) to expand the Help2Oth...

Traffic advisory for Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019

Motorists are being asked to avoid the intersection of Washington Street and Fred Waring Drive on the border of Palm Desert and Indian Wells as a sewer line break has closed the southbound lane of Washington at that intersection.

Crews from Coachella Valle...

Traffic advisory: Work in Rancho Mirage on Jan. 23 will impact travel

Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) will conduct work on Wednesday Jan. 23 that will impact traffic in Rancho Mirage from about 7 a.m. to about 4 p.m. 

The work near the intersection of Bob Hope Drive and Frank Sinatra Drive will require lane c...

CVWD recognized for work on welded steel reservoir

The Coachella Valley Water District was recently awarded a 2017 Steel Tank of the Year award for a 6.5 million gallon steel reservoir in Thousand Palms.

The award was from STI/SPFA, a trade association representing fabricators of steel construction product...

CVWD approves a component of the Drought Contingency Plan

The Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) today approved one component of a plan among the seven Colorado River Basin States to ensure that the Colorado River will remain a reliable source of water for Southern California and the Southwest region.

During ...

Traffic Advisory: Work to close intersection and one lane at Washington Street and Calle Tampico

A Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) construction project in La Quinta will close the intersection at Washington Street and Calle Tampico from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 12 and Thursday, Dec. 13.

On Dec. 14, construction will continue on Calle...

Two CVWD projects selected to receive EPA federal loans

Two Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) stormwater projects have been selected to receive Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) federal loans through the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA).

CVWD’s two projects were part of a total o...

CVWD reminds customers to be wary of possible scams

Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) is reminding customers to be wary of possible scams involving people misrepresenting themselves as district personnel.

Recently a customer reported receiving a call from someone who identified themselves as being with...

CVWD to mark 100th anniversary with public celebration

Media advisory 

Sunday, Nov. 4

What: A public celebration will mark the 100th anniversary of the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD), which was established in 1918.

Where: The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, 47900 Portola Avenue in Palm Desert. Th...

CVWD invites public to its 100th anniversary party

The Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) invites the public to celebrate its 100th anniversary at a party from 9 a.m. to noon Sunday Nov. 4 at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in Palm Desert.

As part of the celebration, the first 100 visitors to The Liv...

REVISED - Work to close one lane and bike path on Avenue 52 and Washington Street in La Quinta

A Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) construction project in La Quinta will be closing one lane of traffic and the bike path on northbound Washington Street between Avenue 52 and Avenue 50 beginning October 25 and continuing through the end of Novembe...

Wastewater treatment project in Mecca highlights coordination between multiple agencies

Elected officials and area residents gathered today (Wednesday, Oct. 17) for a project spotlight on the St. Anthony’s Sewer Pipeline and Lift Station in Mecca, which will connect St. Anthony’s Trailer Park and Huerta Polanco Park to th...

Media Advisory Oct. 17, 2018

The media is invited to cover a project spotlight highlighting the St. Anthony’s Sewer Pipeline and Lift Station. Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) is leading construction of the pipeline and lift station with grant funding from the U.S. Department o...

CVWD offers new educational tours

Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) has launched a new line of tours to provide an in-depth look at water issues in the Coachella Valley.

“These new educational tours will give customers a chance to see the internal workings of CVWD and the ex...

American Heart Association recognizes CVWD for its commitment to employee wellness

The Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) has received a silver level award from the American Heart Association’s Workplace Health Achievement program, recognizing the district’s commitment to employee wellness.

“We appreciate this recognition from the Am...

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 held on Tuesday, Sept. 11 in the auditorium at ...

CVWD’s Annual Review available for customers

Coachella Valley Water District’s newly released Annual Review and Water Quality Report shows that the drinking water provided to customers meets all current state and federal standards.

The district analyzed more than 18,000 water samples last year to ens...

As Temperatures Climb, Local Agencies Warn Community to Avoid Off-limits Areas of Water

(Coachella Valley, CA) Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) and Desert Water Agency (DWA) are reminding residents and visitors to avoid entering the Whitewater River channel and area canals.

Both areas pose extreme danger, which is why it is unlawful to ...

REVISED - Work to close one lane and bike path on Avenue 52 in La Quinta

Due to a change in scheduling, a Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) construction project on Avenue 52 in La Quinta will begin in mid-August rather than the week of July 23.

During a two-week period, the bike lane and a single lane of westbound traffic ...

Work closes one lane and bike path on Avenue 52 in La Quinta

One lane of traffic and the bike path will be closed on westbound Avenue 52 between the Silver Rock Resort and Washington Street in La Quinta July 23 and continuing to August 6.

Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) contractor, T.E. Roberts, will be insta...

CVWD begins work on an Irrigation Distribution Improvement project

Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) will start construction in mid-July on a project in La Quinta to replace aging irrigation infrastructure and continue the District’s effort to ensure a sustainable groundwater supply.

The La Quinta Irrigation Distribu...

CVWD honored for award-winning financial report

Coachella Valley Water District’s Finance Department has been recognized by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada, which has awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to CVWD fo...

CVWD approves budget, does not raise water rates

Coachella Valley Water District’s (CVWD) Board of Directors today approved a $409.9 million operating and capital improvement budget for fiscal year 2018-19, which keeps domestic water rates stable, thanks in part to offsetting project costs thr...

Construction underway on CVWD’s Palm Desert Groundwater Replenishment Facility

The Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) has begun construction on a new groundwater replenishment facility in the City of Palm Desert that continues the district’s commitment to groundwater sustainability.

CVWD’s historical approach ...

Local Agencies Warn Community About Dangers of Rapid Flows at Whitewater River

Avoid tragedy by finding safe alternatives and avoiding ‘No Trespassing’ areas along river

(Coachella Valley, CA) Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) and Desert Water Agency (DWA) are reminding residents and visitors to avoid the Whitewater River channe...

CVWD supports Proposition 68 and November Water Bond

Coachella Valley Water District’s (CVWD) Board of Directors today adopted a resolution supporting two water-related measures, Proposition 68, an initiative that will appear on the June 5 ballot and a water bond slated to appear on the November ballot.

Prop...

Take Care of your Trash!

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, Burrtec and the Coachella Valley Water District have come together with one big request: take care of your trash! Improper disposal of trash can have major impacts to the community including damaging infrastructure, bloc...

Dr. Ruiz, CVWD Announce $610,000 USDA Grant to Improve Sanitary Conditions to Mobile Home Park

Grant will complete project to provide wastewater service to St. Anthony’s mobile home park

Today, Dr. Raul Ruiz (D-Palm Desert) and the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) announced a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development grant for $6...

Coachella Valley Water District receives national budget award

Coachella Valley Water District's (CVWD) annual budget document for the 2017-18 fiscal year has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA).

CVWD also received...

CVWD board to conduct evening meeting in Coachella

The Coachella Valley Water District Board of Directors will conduct its next regular public meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 27, in CVWD’s Forbes auditorium in Coachella. Closed session will begin at 5 p.m. and open session will begin at 6 p.m.

The evening meeting...

CVWD celebrates 100th anniversary

The Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) today celebrated the 100^th anniversary of the date the district was established in 1918.

To mark the occasion, President John Powell Jr. and Vice President Cástulo Estrada unveiled an enhanced CVWD logo...

Supreme Court denies petition to hear water rights case

The United States Supreme Court announced today it will not review a court decision in a lawsuit that the Agua Caliente Tribe filed against Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) and Desert Water Agency (DWA) in 2013 seeking unprecedented rights to ground...

Agencies replenish more water than ever before in 2017

Together, Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) and Desert Water Agency (DWA) have replenished more than 330,000 acre-feet of imported water into the Coachella Valley groundwater basin so far this year.

That is more imported water than has ever been reple...

CVWD announces support for California WaterFix project

The Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) Board of Directors today voted unanimously to support the California WaterFix, a project that will modernize and upgrade a vital section of the state’s aging water infrastructure and delivery system and increase ...

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...