Impending Emergency

Aqueduct Shutdown 

DECEMBER 7 – 17, 2024

FOR CUSTOMERS SERVED BY

VALLEY CENTER MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT

The Valley Center Municipal Water District (District) has been advised by its wholesale supplier, the San Diego County Water Authority, of the following aqueduct shutdown.  The shutdown of the San Diego Aqueduct that delivers water to the District will be out of service for rehabilitation repairs and will begin at 1:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 7, 2024, through 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. As a result, water flow to the District will be severely restricted beginning Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 1:00 a.m. The water that remains in storage will be available only for domestic use and fire protection.

For this period, the District is requesting that customers refrain from the following water use:

1. ALL OUTDOOR LANDSCAPE/LAWN IRRIGATION

2. USE OF WATER FOR ALL AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES, except for livestock watering

3. ALL UNNECESSARY DOMESTIC USE SUCH AS WASHING VEHICLES AND FILLING FOUNTAINS, POOLS, SPAS, OR PONDS

4. USE OF CONSTRUCTION WATER

AS A REMINDER:  TURN OFF ALL OUTSIDE IRRIGATION/LAWN TIMERS DURING THE SHUTDOWN PERIOD.

Unless otherwise notified, normal service will resume Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at 8:00 p.m.  Please note that the District does not determine the actual shutdown schedule and it may be subject to revision as determined by our wholesale suppliers.  

During this shutdown, please check the District website for more information and daily updates, go to our web site at www.valleycenterwater.org, or call (760) 735-4500 Monday through Thursday between 7:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. and Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. 

The shutdown could cause low water and low-pressure situations which could possibly impact a pump on your property. Please take the necessary precautions to prevent any damage from occurring to your pump.

Be sure to notify your Grove Managers and/or Irrigators as they will not be notified directly by VCMWD.  

Should the District’s water storage levels drop to a point of concern the District will implement the “Emergency Water Management Plan”, and you will be notified of further use restrictions which need to be implemented.

Your cooperation during the water restrictions is critical and appreciated and will ensure sufficient water availability to meet domestic use and fire protection.

Si necesita comunicarse con alguien en español llame a (760) 735-4500.

Click "Water Rates" to view article (pdf) published in the Valley Road Runner on Thursday, October 31, 2024.

BEWARE:  Phone Scams and Water Utility Impersonators

Please be aware that individuals may try to impersonate Valley Center Municipal Water District staff in person or over the phone. Be advised that our staff does not solicit credit card or any personal information by phone. The District will not demand immediate payment of your water bill by credit card over the phone. Beware as this is a tactic used by phone scams. If you are unsure whether a call you receive is legitimate, please do not provide any credit card information or personal information.

All of our employees carry a district employee badge, wear a district issued uniform and drive trucks with a district logo so they can be easily identified as Valley Center Municipal Water District employees. If you suspect an impersonator is near your home, please call local law enforcement immediately.

To verify the authenticity of anyone claiming to be a representative of Valley Center Municipal Water District, customers are encouraged to ask for proper identification or call the office at 760-735-4500.

Click on image above for more information on the Regional CropSWAP Program.


The San Diego County Water Authority adopted the Permanent Special Agricultural Water Rate (PSAWR), to replace the previous Transitional Program (formerly TSAWR).  The PSAWR Program provides a water rate discount and is open to enrollment for qualified participants.

More information on program eligibility, enrollment instructions or for the enrollment application form.