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At-A-Glance

MISSION

To provide exceptional water and wastewater service to its customers, and
to manage District resources in a transparent and fiscally responsible manner.

VISION

To be a model water agency by providing stellar service, achieving
measurable results, and continually improving operational practices.

As of July 2025

SERVICE AREA:
125.4493 Square Miles or 80,287 Acres
POPULATION SERVED:
Approximately 242,155 (calendar year 2024) — combined water, sewer and group quarters.
POTABLE WATER SOURCE:
Imported water purchased from the region’s water importers, the San Diego County Water Authority and the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. The District also purchases treated water from the Helix Water District.
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES:
148
OPERATING BUDGET:
$150.1 million (FY 2026)
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM:
$19.7 million (FY 2026)
POTABLE WATER SALES:
RECYCLED WATER SALES:
27,826 AF (FY 2025)
4,118 AF (FY 2025)
WATER CONNECTIONS:
SEWER CONNECTIONS:
RECYCLED CONNECTIONS:
52,234 Meters in Service
4,763 Sewer Accounts
1,316 Meters in Service
TREATMENT PLANT:
1 – The Ralph W. Chapman Water Recycling Facility with a maximum capacity of 1.3 million gallons per day.
PUMP STATIONS:
 
 21 Pump Stations (16 Potable Pump Stations & 5 Hydropneumatic Pump Stations)
3 Recycled Water Pump Stations
SEWER LIFT STATIONS:
5 Sewer Lift Stations
RESERVOIRS:
40 Potable Water Reservoirs
4 Recycled Water Reservoirs
WATER STORAGE CAPACITY:
218.9 Million Gallons – Potable Water Storage
43.4 Million Gallons – Recycled Water Storage
OTHER MISC. WATER FACILITIES:
755 Miles – Potable Distribution System
84 Miles – Public Sewer System
107 Miles – Recycled Distribution System
6,424 – Fire Hydrants
22,626 – Potable Water Valves
1,533 – Recycled Water Valves

State Controller’s Web Page:
Board Member and Staff Compensation

Financial Transaction Reports
(State Controller’s Web Page):
Otay Water District Expenditures
Otay Water District Revenues
Otay Water District Financing Authority Expenditures
Otay Water District Financing Authority Revenues