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.
East County Advanced Water Purification
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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These terms establish guidelines on the use of official social media platforms (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram) of the East County Advanced Water Purification (AWP) Program, which is administered by the East County AWP Joint Powers Authority (JPA). Padre Dam Municipal Water District i
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.
05/22/2026
HEADS UP- There is a new pedestrian walkway on the east end of Mission Trails Regional Park along Father Junipero Serra Trail near Bushy Hill Drive.β οΈ
This temporary pathway is to help pedestrians safely travel around the construction zone. π₯Ύ
Please follow posted signs and use caution in the area. π§
05/20/2026
REMINDER: The far right lane on westbound Mission Gorge Road between SR-125 and SR-52 is closed 24/7 due to construction at the East Mission Gorge Pump Station. π§
Please reduce your speed to 25 mph through the work zone. π
Visit EastCountyAWP.com for project updates and the interactive construction map. β
05/19/2026
Trail Closure in Effect π§
A section of the Father JunΓpero Serra Trail is currently closed during park hours due to pipeline construction.
Crews will complete this work by the end of the day on Tuesday, May 19, and the trail will reopen on Wednesday, May 20.
There is no pedestrian access past the closure point. Please use the Visitor Center Loop Trail or Oak Grove Loop Trail as detours.
05/18/2026
Trail Closure Noticeπ§
A section of the Father Junipero Serra Trail will be closed during park hours on Tuesday, May 19 and Wednesday, May 20 due to pipeline construction.
There will be no pedestrian access past the closure point. Visitors can use the Visitor Center Loop Trail or Oak Grove Loop Trail to navigate around the area.
Thank you for your patience while this important water project continues.
05/16/2026
The Program team is enjoying connecting with residents at Helix Water Talks today at the R.M. Levy Water Treatment Plant- sharing how advanced water purification will help create a more sustainable local water supply.
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