The San Dieguito Water District is currently in a Level II Drought. For more information on how you can help conserve our most precious resource, please click on the links below:
 Irrigation Schedule Update-Effective November 1, 2009
 Level 2 Water Conservation Measures
 Level 2 Water Conservation Measures (Spanish)
 Drought Response Conservation Guidelines
 Drought Response Conservation Ordinance
The San Dieguito Water District as a subsidiary district of the City of Encinitas Public Works Department is now an APWA Accredited agency.
The San Dieguito Water District provides potable (drinking) and recycled water to over 38,000 citizens in the communities of Leucadia, Old Encinitas, Cardiff and portions of New Encinitas (District Map). The remainder of the City is served by the Olivenhain Municipal Water District. The San Dieguito Water District is a subsidiary district of the City of Encinitas. The City Council also serves as the Board of Directors of the District.
 Board Member Compensation
For potable water, the District receives local runoff water from Lake Hodges and imported raw water from the San Diego County Water Authority. Both sources are treated at the R.E. Badger Filtration Plant located in Rancho Santa Fe. The plant is jointly owned with the Santa Fe Irrigation District. Treated water from the San Diego Water Authority can also be delivered directly to the District.
Recycled water became available within the District in August of 2000. The source of the recycled water is highly treated wastewater from the San Elijo Water Pollution Control Facility located off of Manchester Avenue, just west of Interstate 5. Current customers include the Encinitas Ranch Golf Course, landscaped traffic medians, homeowner association common areas and parks.
The District consists of the following divisions:
 Water Operations
 Water Engineering and Planning
Departmental Services
 Frequently Asked Questions
 Rebates & Water Conserving Incentives: Available for a Limited Time
 Water Conservation Tips
 The 20 Gallon Challenge
 Water Demand Offset Fee Study
 Fluoridation Fact Sheet
 Currents Newsletter-Spring 2009 Edition
 Nifty Fifty Water Smart Plant Brochure
 Water Conservation Education and Outreach
 Water for Tomorrow: National Geographic Explores California’s Water Supply
 Creating Beautiful Drought Tolerant Landscapes
 NEW CLASS: Ocean Friendly Gardens August-October 2010
 CLASS: California Friendly Landscape Training September 2010
 What is the Watering Index and how does it work with the Watering Calculator?
Forms, Documents & Publications  Water Master Plan 2010 Update (DRAFT)
 2010 Water Rates
 Information on Water Rate Study
 2009 Water Quality Report (PDF)
 Automatic Payment Application (PDF)
 Certified Backflow Testers (PDF)
 New Regulations for Backflow Preventers
 Recycled Water Rules and Regulations (PDF)
 Read About California’s Water Supply Condition
 Form W-2 for Certification (PDF)
 Development Fees and Charges (PDF)
 Lien Covenant - Subdivisions (PDF)
 Lien Covenant - Development (PDF)
 Easement Document (PDF)
 Encroachment Permit (PDF)
 Water Meter Application (PDF)
 History of Water in the District (PDF)
 WAS Standard Specifications
 Urban Water Management Plan
 Reverse Osmosis Systems
 Activated Carbon Filter Systems Links & Information  District Boundary Map
 Olivenhain Municipal Water District
 San Diego County Water Authority
 Encina Wastewater Authority
 San Elijo Joint Powers Authority
 Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
 Association of California Water Agencies
 American Water Works Association
 Water Education Foundation
 H2OUSE - Water Saving Tips for the Home
 h2ointerns - Internship Opportunities
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