Desert Water Agency Segment – May 2, 2025

8:00 – 9:00 AM

Seg 1 – Desert Water Agency Segment

LISTEN TO THE COMPLETE SHOW FOR DETAILS OF SUBJECTS DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW.

DESERT WATER AGENCY w/ Nisha Ajnami re: 1200 S. Gene Autry Tr., Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– REPORT – There is a watering guide for summer time on their web site, www.dwa.org/guide.
– DISCUSSION that DWA is working to replacement all of the pipeline in the system from May to early June. The old ones are 70 years old!!! There is xray to spot other utilities underground. 2 projects under way right now. Provides better service and costs to our customers. www.dwa.org/pipelines.
– REPORT on how new water meters are provided and installed.
– DISCUSSION of what happens to the pipes installed in the Great Depression, especially inside them.
– REPORT that a new “well” will be created for our system.
– DISCUSSION of the rules for using the incentive programs. Your rebate is mailed to you as a check.
1. Smart controllers.
2. Water efficient nozzles and irrigation heads. $5. Rebate per nozzle; $2 rebate for installation. www.dwa.org/rebate.
3. Washing machines w/ “water sense” type
4. Residential toilets
5. Grass removal
– (contact info: www.dwa.org.and (760) 323-4971)