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On this upcoming Saturday, October 29th from 10am-2pm, turn in prescription drugs safely and anonymously for The DEA's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.

Even though it starts with a "P", Prescriptions are not one of the 3 P's that belong in your toilet. Prescription drugs aren't always broken down in the treatment system, and the compounds can end up in the ocean if flushed. Exposure to even low levels of drugs can be detrimental on fish and other aquatic species, and may also negatively affect human health.

For many Americans, living without water is a harsh reality – not something to be imagined.

Join the District and the US Water Alliance as we come together today to commemorate Imagine a Day Without Water – a National Day of Action that brings together community leaders and policymakers to advance more equitable water investment.

Together, we’ll show how essential and invaluable water is and share ways to ensure everyone has access to this critical public good!

Teachers! Are you interested in receiving a grant to help you educate your students about water resource management and ocean water pollution prevention? Apply to our Teacher Grant Program by Friday, November 18: http://bit.ly/lwdteachergrant.

Check out examples of the projects of previous Teacher Grant winners in our compilation video below!

🚨PSA: Do not flush wet wipes and rags down the toilet.

Paper towels, wet wipes, cleaning wipes, cosmetic wipes, disinfecting wipes, and feminine hygiene products should never go in the toilet. Only human waste and toilet paper are OK to flush.

We had issues with rags and wet wipes getting flushed and clogging one of the pumps at our Batiquitos pump station, so please DO NOT flush these items. You can see the damage of flushing wet wipes in the photo of a clogged pump below.

The District will be closed TODAY, Monday October 10, 2022 in recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

In case of an emergency, please call (760) 753-0155.

Thanks to local resident Tom Caskey for this sunset shot!

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Come join us today at OMWD’s Open House!

In honor of Water Professionals Appreciation Week, we’re showcasing procedures our Field Services Technicians regularly work on to service our sewer system.

Thanks to our FSTs, clogs in pump stations caused by wet wipes are minimal due to regular maintenance procedures done every single day.

Our District is incredibly grateful for the many water professionals that keep our operations running every single day. We could not do it without them.

Bring the whole family to Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s open house celebration THIS SATURDAY!

Everyone is welcome at this free event on Saturday, October 8 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 1966 Olivenhain Road in Encinitas.