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State tightens drought rules as S.D. officials fear higher water rates​

May 24, 2022
California approved new drought restrictions Tuesday, much to the chagrin of San Diego County’s top water managers, who fear increased conservation will further drive up the region’s soaring cost of water.

Helix Water District recognized for reducing insurance claims

April 11, 2022
At the April 6 Helix Water District board meeting, the Association of California Water Agencies Joint Powers Insurance Authority recognized the district for having low claims on its insurance policies. 

Helix Board Elects New President and Vice President

January 6, 2022
At the Helix Water District Board of Directors Meeting on January 5, 2022 the board elected Director Kathleen Coates Hedberg to serve as board president in 2022 and Director DeAna Berbeke to serve as vice president. Hedberg, who is a third generation water...

Class is in Session: Student Spotlight on Kathleen Hedberg

March 20, 2020
This month, we are shining a spotlight on one of our past students, Kathleen Hedberg, an engaged public leader, civil engineer, and water systems expert who sits on a variety of boards throughout San Diego including the Helix Water District Board, the San Diego County Water Authority Board... 

Lake Jennings– San Diego Union Tribune

Lake Jennings is known for being one of the most scenic parks in all of San Diego County. It is a welcoming recreation destination located in Lakeside, California offering fishing, camping, hiking, and picnicking activities. The lake is a drinking water reservoir owned and operated by Helix Water District. The scenic views of the lake and the wooded surroundings make it feel as if you are in the middle of the wilderness, right outside of town.

The Helix Water District

The Helix Water District covers an area of nearly 50 square miles, serving the cities of La Mesa, El Cajon, Lemon Grove, the community of Spring Valley, and various unincorporated areas near El Cajon. Helix Water District owns Lake Jennings and Lake Cuyamaca. Helix Water District customers receive water treated at a 106 MGD R. M. Levy Treatment Plant in Lakeside. Helix also has storage rights of 10,000 acre feet in El Capitan Reservoir for water from Lake Cuyamaca, San Diego River tributaries, and imported water. Treated water is stored in the 30-million-gallon Grossmont Reservoir, under the grass at Harry Griffen Park, and 21 other storage tanks located throughout the District. The District has a total storage capacity of 63 million gallons for filtered water.