The Hidden Holiday Hazard: Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG)
As the holidays approach, kitchens across the Coachella Valley fill with the comforting sights and smells of traditional family favorites. But before rinsing those dishes, remember, holiday cooking often means extra fats, oils, and grease (FOG), and improper disposal can cause costly damage to your home plumbing and the community sewer system. […]
Save the Date: Water Counts Academy 2026
The 2025 Water Counts Academy class poses for a group photo after their graduation breakfast, wrapping up the program with a multi-agency tour at a local water facility. CV Water Counts is thrilled to announce the return of Water Counts Academy, now celebrating its ninth year! This free, comprehensive program offers community leaders, business professionals, and residents a behind-the-scenes look at how water is managed throughout the Coachella Valley. […]
Be Thankful and Water-Wise This November
As cooler weather arrives, November is the perfect time to be thankful for our beautiful desert! One meaningful way to show appreciation is to be water-conscious and to practice water-wise habits every day. […]
October 4–12 Is California Water Professionals Appreciation Week
Safe and reliable water is essential to our daily lives, yet we often don’t think about how this precious resource gets to our tap. It takes a team of people to deliver the water you depend on to cook, clean, bathe, garden and use every day. This year, California celebrates Water Professionals Appreciation Week from October 4–12. The annual event provides an opportunity to thank the devoted water professionals who work to make sure you have water when you need it. The California State Legislature established the designation in 2017 [...]
Skip Overseeding: Go Gold To Save
Fall is the time of year when many people in the Coachella Valley overseed their lawns for the winter. Overseeding is a very water intensive process to get the new seeds to sprout. That’s why water agencies across the valley encourage residents and businesses to “go gold!” for the fall. By skipping overseeding, you can: Save money – Seed and labor costs are expensive. Conserve water – Overseeding uses a lot of water. Going gold is the sustainable choice. Improve air quality – Less mowing or scalping means less dust [...]
DWA Welcomes International Delegates
Desert Water Agency hosted 12 delegates of the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program at its headquarters Monday, September 22, to discuss water delivery in the desert. The meeting was arranged by the International Citizen Diplomacy of Los Angeles. […]
