Coachella Valley Water District
Government AdministrationCalifornia, United States201-500 Employees
Coachella Valley Water District is a regional public utility and government agency based in Palm Desert, in the Coachella Valley of Riverside County, California. Established in 1918, it administers irrigation and domestic drinking water, collects and recycles wastewater, manages regional stormwater protection, replenishes the groundwater basin, and promotes water conservation. Its service area covers about 1,000 square miles, spanning the Coachella Valley and extending into small portions of Imperial and San Diego counties. The district employs hundreds of staff to carry out these functions. CVWD operates within the government administration sector as a multi-faceted resource for water supply reliability and related infrastructure. It serves local residents, businesses, and communities—including disadvantaged areas—through regionalization projects and stormwater infrastructure programs aimed at improving service and resilience. A recent development includes a partnership with Inland SoCal United Way to screen applicants and deliver water bill payment assistance.