Water Sources

The majority of water delivered to our customers and used across the Coachella Valley comes from a groundwater basin, or aquifer under the ground’s surface. Learn more about DWA's water sources by clicking on the links below.

Groundwater

Nearly all of the water that is used in the Coachella Valley comes from a groundwater basin, or aquifer, underneath the ground’s surface. This aquifer…

Imported Water

When people settled in our region and began using groundwater without replacing it, the water levels in the underground aquifer began to drop. Desert…

Streams

Desert Water Agency utilizes local stream runoff from three mountain streams in its service area for drinking water:

Recycled Water

In 1977, Desert Water Agency entered into an agreement with the City of Palm Springs to enhance conservation and protect groundwater by recycling…