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Here's another great way to spend this Valentine's Day - join our friends at Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center for a Virtual Valentine's Brunch! Olivewood serves our community by teaching how to prepare healthy meals - always served with a side of tap water of course! Register today!

Looking for a unique gift for your loved ones this Valentine’s Day? Give the gift of nature with this great membership promotion from our friends at the Water Conservation Garden!

Reliable water service it’s central to Sweetwater Authority's mission and a commitment we take seriously. That’s why we take time to carefully plan out our complex distribution system, and perform regular testing to make sure everything works as intended. Over the next week, we will be performing flow tests at multiple points throughout our service area to verify that there is adequate pressure for the thousands of fire hydrants in our system. Disruptions to the distrib...ution system can have temporary impacts on water color and taste. Even during these events, water remains safe to drink. Water service will not be impacted. If you have any questions regarding this testing or impacts to you water, please call (619) 420-1413. Performing tests like these are just one of the many ways we maintain our complex water infrastructure, and ensure that your water is there when you need it, both now and in the future.

Sweetwater Authority is now accepting applications for a Laboratory Technician I/II. As part of our Water Quality department, Lab Techs play a vital role in keeping the water our customers depend on safe. Read the full job description and apply online at www.sweetwater.org/jobs

High school students: Think you can creatively capture how you and your family interact with water at home? Then snap a photo and enter our 2021 High School Photo Contest! The contest is open to all high school students who live or attend school in Sweetwater Authority’s service area. Deadline March 19, 2021. www.sweetwater.org/photocontest

Sweetwater Authority is working with Competitive Edge Research & Communication (CERC) to conduct a customer survey. Over the next several days, customers may receive an email or phone call asking them to participate in this survey. This request is legitimate, and all randomly-selected customers are encouraged to participate.

In the last year, we’ve seen how important access to water can be, from helping fight the spread of viruses to supporting our activities as we spend more time at home. Show us how you interact with water at home and win great prizes by entering our 2021 High School Photo Contest! Contest details and entry forms are available at www.sweetwater.org/photocontest. Deadline March 19!

Last night, our Board also adopted resolutions honoring Jerry Cano and José F. Cerda for their service to Sweetwater Authority customers. Cano served on the Board representing National City from January 2019 until December 2020. Cerda served from December 2015 until December 2020, representing Division 2 of South Bay Irrigation District. Thank you for your service!

At last night’s Board meeting, City of National City appointed Director Mona Rios took her ceremonial oath of office. Please join us in welcoming Director Rios to the Sweetwater Authority Governing Board! The Authority’s Board is composed of seven members; five directors are elected by division by the citizens of the South Bay Irrigation District, and two directors are appointed by the Mayor of National City, subject to City Council confirmation.

Future water pros: don’t miss this cool Chula Vista Elementary School District Hydro Station live session on water systems! Join Mrs. Bystrak on Friday at 1 pm for a live virtual session on water distribution & build a water pipeline at home. The virtual event is open to the public. To attend, visit http://bit.ly/buildingawaterpipeline

The Water Conservation Garden is a great place to relax, learn and get some landscape inspiration and Sweetwater Authority customers can visit for free! Check your latest water bill for an insert to redeem for free admission now through April 4. More info at https://www.sweetwater.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=112

While we certainly miss field trips & assemblies, many popular water education resources have gone virtual this year! Teachers, if you’re looking for a way to include some water-related lessons to your virtual classroom, check out our list of available regional resources at www.sweetwater.org/education.

The Red Flag warning has been lifted. Fishing is open today at Loveland and Sweetwater Reservoirs.

In the event of a power outage, Sweetwater Authority customers can continue to count on safe, reliable water at their tap. Our facilities are prepared with emergency generators that will keep critical equipment running and keep your water flowing.

Today we take a moment to Imagine a Day Without Water & reflect on how access to water impacts our daily lives. Sweetwater Authority is proud to deliver the water you depend on, and we’re committed to protecting our water supply and ensuring safe, reliable water service for our community for generations to come #ValueWater

Hey we know that water pro! Thank you Rick for the incredible work you do to help provide our customers with safe, reliable water each and every day.

Due to extreme weather conditions, the fishing programs at both Sweetwater Reservoir & Loveland Reservoir are closed to the public until the Red Flag Warning expires. Both reservoirs are scheduled to reopen on Sunday, Dec. 6th. Updates will be posted as they become available.

Are you a current or former transit rider? Our friends at Metropolitan Transit System are looking for your feedback on using transit during or after COVID-19. Take a few minutes to complete their survey and you'll be entered to win a $50 gift card https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FN5R3MC

During this pandemic we’ve seen how critical it is to have access to safe, reliable water to wash your hands & help stop the spread of the coronavirus. At Sweetwater Authority we work hard around the clock to ensure the water at your tap is there when you need it #GlobalHandWashingDay

Our friends at Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center are helping kids roll up their sleeves and connect with nature. Their popular Garden Explorers class is back virtually on Sat. 10/24! Learn about plants & use them to make your own artistic creation. Register & purchase your activity kit here: www.olivewoodgardens.org/classes-progra//garden-explorers/

We are incredibly grateful for the firefighters who bravely protected our critical infrastructure at Loveland Reservoir & kept our staff and water supply safe during the Valley Fire. Thank you San Diego County Water Authority for sharing this story!

Our community relies on us to deliver safe, reliable water 24/7, and we know timely communication is critical in our essential industry. Our Customer Service and Public Affairs employees are often the face and voice of our agency, and they are committed to providing accurate information, helpful resources and friendly service. This California Water Professionals Appreciation Week we’re sending special thanks to our water pros and all water industry employees for their hard work

Shout out to our top-notch water pros Our Engineering employees not only tackle today’s water supply challenges, but also plan for the future water needs of our community for generations to come. This California Water Professionals Appreciation Week we’re sending special thanks to our water pros and all water industry employees for their hard work.

Thanks to our friends at Chula Vista Clean for the reminder to fix those costly leaks Sweetwater Authority customers have access to resources to help you find and fix leaks in your home. Visit www.sweetwater.org/leaktest for more info.

What better way to wrap up your week than with animals! Join our friends at The Living Coast Discovery Center Chula Vista and the Chula Vista Elementary School District Innovation Team this Friday at 1 pm for the All Kinds of Animals live virtual event. Visit http://bit.ly/allkindsofanimals to join the fun!

Our dedicated Finance and Information Systems professionals have faced all new challenges this year, yet rose to the occasion as they have always done and continue to do, ensuring our customers continue to have access to safe, affordable water, and our business systems remain secure in the new virtual work environment. This California Water Professionals Appreciation Week we’re sending special thanks to our water pros and all water industry employees for their hard work

Sweetwater Authority is now accepting applications for a Watershed Caretaker I/II. As part of our Engineering department, the Watershed Caretaker plays a vital role in protecting and preserving our watershed, and ensuring both our local water supply and surrounding natural habitats remain safe and properly maintained. Full job description and online application are available at www.sweetwater.org/jobs.

Our essential workers are some of the best. You may see our Distribution crews out in our community often, but did you know these dedicated public employees work hard day in and day out behind the scenes to keep our safe, reliable water flowing. This California Water Professionals Appreciation Week we’re sending special thanks to our water pros and all water industry employees for their hard work