Mission Springs Water District

MSWD Wins Bronze at the 35th Annual Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting Berkeley Springs, West Virginia -- The Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting, the world's most prestigious, awarded Mission Springs Water District a Bronze Medal Saturday, bringing the District's total medal count to 11 since it first entered the annual contest in 1997. Award winners represented three out of the four continents that had submitted among over 80 entries. The Municipal Water Category saw a US sweep, from the West Coast to the East Coast and in between, including three previous gold medal winners. Emporia, KS took home their second Gold Medal. The silver medal was won by hometown favorite, Berkeley Springs, WV, and Bronze went to Mission Springs Water District, Desert Hot Springs, CA. Respectively Fourth place went to Southwest Water Authority, Dickinson, ND, and tied for fifth place, just one single point behind, was Piedmont, WV and City of Santa Ana, CA. The ten judges included The WV Food Guy, representatives from Academic Travel Abroad and Insider’s Guide to Spas, as well as various regional and national media including newspapers, websites, blogs, and online and print magazines. They were trained by von Wiesenberger to look, sniff and taste each water under guidelines similar to those in wine tasting. The waters were rated for each attribute including appearance (it should be clear – or slightly opaque for glacial waters), aroma (there should be none), taste (it should taste clean), mouth feel (it should feel light), aftertaste (it should leave you thirsty for more). “The consistency in winners from year to year with different panels of judges validates the choices,” remarked esteemed watermaster, Arthur von Wiesenberger. “It also speaks to the impressively high caliber of the waters entered.” "We take great pride in our water and the District's efforts to provide, protect, and preserve this vital resource, having earned the most medals among municipal participants, including the title of Best in the World in 2020," said Assistant General Manager Marion Champion. For more Information about MSWD's award-winning water, please visit mswd.org/awards #MSWDnews #BerkeleySprings #AwardWinningWater #MSWD #Quality #Water

News Release: MSWD Launches Public Facilities Tours Mission Springs Water District is delighted to announce the launch of public tours of its water and wastewater facilities, providing the community with a behind-the-scenes look at the critical processes that ensure safe, clean water for all. Participants will have the opportunity to tour multiple MSWD facilities and learn about the journey of water from source to tap and see firsthand how wastewater is treated and returned to the environment safely. These guided tours aim to educate the public on water conservation, sustainability, and the technology that keeps our systems running efficiently. “We are pleased to offer this unique experience to our community,” said MSWD Assistant General Manager Marion Champion. “Water is an essential resource, and this tour gives people a chance to understand the complex systems that provide safe drinking water and treat wastewater in an environmentally responsible way.” Tours will be available on March 18, 2025, 8 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. and March 19, 2025, noon – 3:30 p.m. Advance registration is required, and space is limited. To sign up or learn more, visit www.mswd.org/tours or call 760-329-6448 x120. Join us for an inside look at the innovation behind your water! #WaterWorkers #WasteWater #MSWD #FacilityTours #PublicTours

Stay in the Know with MSWD! Our January Water Matters newsletter is here! ?? Get the latest on MSWD's 2024 highlights, emergency preparedness, fire hydrant maintenance, and the Help 2 Others bill assistance program. ?? Find it in your paper bill statement, E-Bill digital statement (scroll down to view), or at mswd.org/news in English & Spanish. #WaterMatters #MSWD #StayPrepared #Help2Others #MSWDnews

?? We love getting out in the community and talking about water! MSWD had the opportunity to speak at the Lunch & Learn event hosted by Jewish Family Service of the Desert at the Desert Hot Springs Senior Center today. We educated about our local water quality and the latest updates on State regulations and enjoyed a very engaged group. Educating and engaging with our community is always a top priority! ?? #MSWD #WaterQuality #CommunityEngagement #DesertHotSprings

News Release: MSWD Earns Top Honors from Regional California Water Environment Association Mission Springs Water District took home four awards, including Community Engagement & Outreach Project of the Year, Operator of the Year, Collections System Person of the Year, and the Outstanding Young Professional Award, during a special ceremony hosted by the California Water Environment Association and its Colorado River Basin Section Saturday. Desert Hot Springs High School REAL Academy student and MSWD Intern Jeremy Minjarez was named the 2024 Outstanding Young Professional. As part of the MSWD internship program, Jeremy received hands-on training in various tasks wastewater employees handle daily. According to his supervisor Interim Chief Plant Operator Andy Grunnet, “He excelled and showed enthusiasm for everything he learned, including maintaining the wastewater treatment plant, collecting samples, conducting lab tests, sludge dewatering and removal, managing effluent discharge, and maintaining the collections system.” Minjarez also offered assistance and volunteered to help with events, and he spoke about his experience as an intern at MSWD and the ongoing partnership with the REAL Academy during our ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Nancy Wright Regional Water Reclamation Facility. MSWD also took home top honors for Community Engagement & Outreach Project of the Year (small plant category) for the Nancy Wright Regional Water Reclamation Facility, as well as Operator of the Year (Joey McElrone), and Collections System Person of the Year (Grant Fournier). Founded in 1928, CWEA unites wastewater professionals from throughout the state. Together, they address real-time issues, develop and deliver cutting-edge training, raise awareness of the profession, and shape the future of wastewater. Since 1989, MSWD and its staff have won 42 Colorado River Basin Section CWEA awards, including nine personal awards and 16 plant of the year honors. For a list of MSWD awards, visit mswd.org/awards.

??We are continuing to grow our own through our successful partnership with the Desert Hot Springs High School REAL Academy program. The REAL Academy teaches the students about clean and renewable sources of energy, they gain the necessary skills to obtain a career in the field of green energy through hands-on experience and practical application of skills taught in the classroom. We are excited to introduce our newest group of spring interns, Diego who is interning with our GIS Specialist, Elias who is with Wastewater/Collections, Jayson who is with Public Affairs, and Christian who is with the Construction and Maintenance Department. Yesterday, they jumped right in by meeting our staff and touring the MSWD facilities, join us in welcoming them to MSWD! #GrowingOurOwn #DHSRealAcademy #MSWDInterns #MSWDcares #WaterEducation

MSWD had the privilege of serving as a judge at the Annual Palm Springs Unified School District Science & Engineering Fair today, featuring impressive projects from students spanning 3rd to 12th grade. We were also delighted to present the "MSWD Outstanding Achievement in Water Innovation Award" to Thea B., an eighth grader from Raymond Cree Middle School, for her exceptional work exploring water filtration methods. #STEAM #STEM #MSWD #WaterInnovation #FutureScientists #PSUSD #DHSHS #Education

??It was an honor hosting the ACWA Region 9 board meeting today at the MSWD offices, which included a tour of the Nancy Wright Regional Water Reclamation Facility. Spending the day with fellow water professionals, discussing critical topics that shape the future of our water, is always truly inspiring. #Water #MSWD #ACWA #ACWARegion9

What a year 2024 has been! We're excited to share some of our highlights and accomplishments from the past year. Here’s to an even bigger and better 2025. ?? We can’t wait to continue serving you! #YearInReview #ThankYou #2025 #MSWD #Community #2024Recap #WaterWorkers

???Happy Holidays from MSWD ??? Wishing you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Joyous Kwanzaa, and a Happy New Year! ??????? While our offices are closed, we are here for you 24/7/365, call 760-329-6448 for emergencies. #HappyHolidays #MSWD #Christmas #Hanukkah, #Kwanzaa #SeasonsGreetings