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Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from Paul Ortega for Desert Water Agency, Government Official, 1200 S Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs, CA.

This page is to engage and communicate with customers of the Desert Water Agency and the constituents of the Agency's Division 4, which I have represented since December 2020.

10/29/2026

We are hiring! DWA is seeking qualified candidates for the following positions:

💧 Conservation Specialist (I, Il or Senior)

💧 Environmental Compliance Coordinator

We offer competitive benefits, room for growth, and a mission-driven work environment. The deadline to apply for both positions is November 1 at 11:59 p.m.
For more information, visit www.dwa.org/careers

10/29/2026

It’s always great to learn what other agencies across the state are doing in ensuring their water supplies are stable and available. California water agencies are stronger together and learning from what others are doing is fantastic.

10/26/2026

Pipe flushing! DWA will be flushing newly installed water mains on Monday, October 26, as part of a pipeline replacement project. The pipes are flushed to disinfect them before use.

People may notice water flowing beginning at 8 a.m. in the following areas:

🚧Avenida Caballeros, flowing south from E. El Alameda to E. Alejo Road
🚧Tamarisk Road, flowing west from N. Arquilla Road to Avenida Caballeros and then south to E. Alejo Road

Sandbags will be used to direct the water, which will eventually enter the city storm drain system. Signage will be placed on each of the major roadways. Traffic should be able to pass through during the flushing.

For more information, go to www.dwa.org/pipelines

10/25/2026

Those of us that have been working in water in the Southwest have known this for quite some time already; climate change is real and it has consequences. Now is not the time for conspiracy theories nor for making unfounded accusations of malfeasance by public officials. That will not secure a stable water future for our communities.

City leaders in Arizona’s Queen Creek say water fee hikes are necessary to secure their water supply for the next 100 years as the Colorado River continues to shrink.

10/13/2026

Thank you for your patience and keeping our crew safe.

Traffic Alert! DWA will be conducting road work on S. Indian Canyon Drive (between E. Camino Parocela and E. Arenas Road) Wednesday, Oct. 14 – Thursday, Oct. 22 (excluding Friday and the weekend).

Work will start at the intersection of S. Indian Canyon Dr. and E. Camino Parocela and move north throughout the project, ending at E. Arenas Road.

🚧Traffic impact: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. One northbound lane will be closed for potholing. Traffic will continue to flow in both directions.
🚙Please drive carefully and avoid the area if possible.

10/13/2026

Thank you to the Riverside County Water Task Force for arranging today's very interesting and informative presentation to water agency professionals about the upcoming "super" El Niño and what we can expect in terms of impacts to our water systems and flood control measures. Suffice it to say, this is going to be an "off the charts" winter.

10/13/2026

Traffic Alert! DWA will be conducting road work on E. Palm Canyon Drive (between Via Salida & S. Via Entrada) on Tuesday, October 13.

🚧Traffic impact: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
🛑 One northbound lane will be closed for potholing. Traffic will continue to flow in both directions.
🚙Please drive carefully and avoid the area if possible.

10/02/2026

Did you know that California was the first state in the nation to legislatively recognize the human right to water, back in September 2012? State law recognizes that “every human being has the right to safe, clean, affordable, and accessible water adequate for human consumption, cooking, and sanitary purposes.” The human right to water extends to all Californians, including disadvantaged individuals and groups and communities in rural and urban areas.

At Desert Water Agency, along with its partners and neighboring water agencies, we take this responsibility very seriously. I encourage every member of our community to take the time to learn more about what we do, behind the scenes, to make this all possible. Please consider joining one of our tours later this month, or contact your local water authority and ask about tour and public education opportunities in your area.

Sustainability Tour Video

09/29/2026

Come join us next month and find out what happens behind the scenes to make sure that our cummunity has access to clean, safe and affordable drinking water.

Sustainability Tour Video

08/11/2026

💧Desert Water Agency has increased its Help2Others bill assistance program to better support our community!

Income-eligible customers can now receive a one-time $300 credit per 12-month period to help pay their water bills. This is a $100 increase from the previous $200 limit. With this boost, the program can now cover about two months of an average residential water bill.

We know that rising costs create real hardships. Our goal, in partnership with Inland SoCal United Way, is to ease the burden and help families avoid water service shutoffs.

📋Need assistance or want to give back? For more information on how to apply or donate to the program, go to www.dwa.org/h2O

Address

1200 S Gene Autry Trail
Palm Springs, CA
92264

Telephone

+17603234971

Website

http://www.dwa.org/

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