Olivenhain Municipal Water District
New limits proposed for toxin found in state’s drinking water
REGION — In an attempt to become the first state in the country to set a new drinking water standard for the contaminant hexavalent chromium, or chromium-6, the CDPH (California Department of Public Health) proposed an MCL (maximum contaminant level) of 10 parts per billion to the Office of Administrative Law earlier this month.
OMWD inks deal to continue hunt of groundwater
ENCINITAS — By early next year, OMWD (Olivenhain Municipal Water District) should have a better idea if it makes economic sense to tap groundwater in its district.
Fluoridation begins after permit OK’d
COAST CITIES — Customers of OMWD (Olivenhain Municipal Water District) can expect to have fluoride in their water system in the next several days.
Fluoridation process delayed for OMWD
ENCINITAS — The introduction of sodium fluoride into the OMWD (Olivenhain Municipal Water District) water supply was delayed by a week or two, following a permit amendment issue, according to Tom Kennedy, operations manager of OMWD.
Water seminars teach conservation
ENCINITAS — Olivenhain Municipal Water District, in partnership with San Dieguito Water District, is holding a free series of water-efficient landscape workshops for landscape professionals.
