Vallecitos Water District

Thursday was a historic day for Vallecitos. The District's Twin Oaks Reservoirs, the heart of our water distribution system, was renamed the Ed Pedrazzi Water Storage Facility after the heart of our District...former Operations & Maintenance Manager, Ed Pedrazzi. We're proud to name this rock of our District after such a special employee, and even dedicated a "Porta Pedrazzi" to Ed so we can remember him on a daily basis. Congratulations Ed!

Did you know household leaks can waste nearly 1 trillion gallons of water annually nationwide? That's why we're bringing attention to EPA WaterSense's #FixALeakWeek. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gPyeJzjn

Sharing some San Diego tap water facts... o While water may be free at the source, our water wholesalers must move it long distances through huge canals, pipes and treatment plants. o That system needs ongoing repair and large amounts of energy to move and treat water. o Water agencies are subject to the same inflationary challenges as everyone else for things like electricity, steel, treatment chemicals and equipment. o Water agencies, including Vallecitos, are cutting costs and seeking new sources of revenues to minimize ratepayer impacts. o Due to decades of proactive and strategic work, we have plenty of water for our region, even during dry conditions or drought. o Our water...our team...are here for you!??

Yesterday, Vallecitos hosted "San Diego Women in Water" an extension of the CA-NV AWWA Women’s Leadership Committee. The group’s goal is to develop a supportive platform that cultivates relationships and ideas while supporting careers for women in the water industry.

Shout out to all our customers for your continued water conservation efforts! A recent study showed that Southern Californians have reduced their per person potable water use by 45% since 1990. The region used a record low 114 gallons per person per day in 2023, down from 209 in 1990. In addition to long-term investments in water-efficiency, the reduction is thanks to conservation practices that continued from the last drought, along with the cool, wet winter that followed last year. Vallecitos and our water wholesalers will continue to help ensure our customers have a sustainable water supply, but having our customers continue to use water wisely puts San Diego in a better position to weather future drought years. Read more at https://ow.ly/XSMp50VaATH

Why do we celebrate National Groundwater Awareness Week? Because groundwater is a lifeline to communities, industries, agriculture, and ecosystems in California, especially during drought years.?? Learn more about this unseen water at https://ow.ly/SnJI50Vc4Sn. #GWAW25

Did you know that we have an excellent resource to become a water specialist right here in San Marcos? Palomar College's Water Technology Program is state-of-the-art. Pair that with Vallecitos' Internship Program, and you could be on your way to a promising career in the water industry! ???????????? youtu.be/E_emoy7Q4VU

Our Board of Directors and District Staff are dedicated to ensuring clear, open, and transparent communication with our community. To support this commitment, we're introducing the Board Brief, a summary of key decisions and outcomes from each Board Meeting. This brief will be shared soon after the Board’s approval of meeting minutes. Read the full minutes at bit.ly/41jPYhL.

Although no water system can guarantee 100% effectiveness against a large wildfire, maintaining water tanks and rehabilitating them when needed is vital to ensure they are ready in an emergency. Watch our latest video to see how our Coronado Hills Tank was recently upgraded to prepare for wildfire season or read the Water News Network article at bit.ly/4kfFJ76. San Diego County Water Authority

Thank you to all of our blood donors today, including our very own Board Vice President, Jennifer Kerschbaum. Our blood drive is going on until 2:30 PM if you'd still like to stop by to donate.??