ENCINITAS — The Olivenhain Municipal Water District has launched a new phase of its recycled water pipeline project, aiming to save over 12.5 million gallons of imported drinking water annually in Encinitas.
According to a statement, this latest effort is part of a broader initiative to expand the Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s recycled water distribution system.
Construction in this phase will focus on installing pipelines along Summerhill Drive and Village Center Drive. Work will take place between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on weekdays. To limit disruptions at Diegueño Middle School, the district has set restricted construction hours around the school, working from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to noon on Fridays.
Previous phases have included the installation of pipelines near Park Dale Lane and Gatepost Road in Encinitas, with ongoing work continuing along Calle Barcelona in Carlsbad. The entire project is scheduled for completion by spring 2025.
The district noted that customers’ drinking water supplies will not be affected during construction.
The Olivenhain Municipal Water District has secured approximately $900,000 in grant funding from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and the California Department of Water Resources, which will help reduce costs for local ratepayers.
For more information and to track project updates, visit olivenhain.com/projects.
