06/17/2026
Want to see where construction is taking place? Visit the interactive map at EastCountyAWP.com to view current work areas and track progress on the East County AWP Program. π§π§
The East County Advanced Water Purification Program will create a new, local, sustainable and drought-proof drinking water supply.
This new program will produce 30% of the local drinking water supply. ππππππ πππππ ππππππ
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06/17/2026
Want to see where construction is taking place? Visit the interactive map at EastCountyAWP.com to view current work areas and track progress on the East County AWP Program. π§π§
06/15/2026
East San Diego County currently relies on imported water that travels hundreds of miles to reach our communities.π§
The East County AWP Program will create a reliable and sustainable local water supply that will reduce dependence on imported water and strengthen our regionβs water future.π°
06/10/2026
Progress update! π§ Pipeline installation within the cities of San Diego and Santee has officially reached the halfway mark- a major milestone for the East County AWP Program.
To date, approximately 49,500 linear feet of pipeline has been installed along Mission Gorge Road, Zion Avenue and other project areas, highlighting steady progress on this important infrastructure investment for the region.
06/09/2026
Good news! π Pipeline construction in Mission Trails Regional Park is now 75% complete. We appreciate everyoneβs patience and support as improvements continue to take shape. If you have any questions, please give us a call at 619.258.4644.
The work along Mission Gorge Road involves installing a new 32-inch sewer pipeline and a new 12-inch brine pipeline inside an existing 48-inch sewer pipeline.
This important upgrade will help improve the reliability and efficiency of the sewer system for years to come.
06/02/2026
Construction on the East County AWP Program broke ground on June 1, 2022.
Over the past four years, the project has achieved numerous milestones, bringing us closer to delivering a local and reliable water supply for our community.
As construction is nearing completion, we look forward to the benefits this innovative project will provide for generations to come. π§π°πΏEastCountyAWP
06/01/2026
The East County AWP Program will offer many benefits to East San Diego County customers including:
π§Providing a clean, safe and high quality drinking water source
π§Creating a new and local water source
π§Helping sensitive ecosystems and the environment
Visit the link in our bio for additional benefits and to check out other frequently asked questions.
05/28/2026
Road Closure Alert π§
Beginning Monday, June 1, a section of the roadway near Zion Avenue and Riverdale Street (pictured) will be temporarily closed in both directions.
This 24/7 closure will allow for pipeline construction.
Business and parking lot access will remain open during construction.
This closure is expected to last for four to six weeks.
05/27/2026
ICYMI: A major milestone was reached on the East County AWP Project with installation of the final 3,500-foot stretch of wastewater pipeline last month.
Crews used horizontal directional drilling (HDD), a trenchless method that minimizes surface disruption, to install the pipeline near Lake 1 at Santee Lakes and connect it to the East Mission Gorge Pump Station at State Route 52 and Mission Gorge Road.
This marks a major step toward project completion.