Where Does Escondido Get Its Water?

The City of Escondido uses two sources for drinking water. The first is local water, which originates from the watershed and well fields near Lake Henshaw. This water is transferred to Lake Wohlford via an open canal. The City prepared a Sanitary Survey Update of the local watershed in 2011.

Is Escondido tap water safe to drink?

Is Escondido's water safe to drink? 3rd party independent testing found that this utility exceeds health guidelines for this drinking water contaminant. Bromodichloromethane is one of the total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) that formed when disinfectants, such as chlorine, are used to treat tap water.

How much of San Diego's water is imported?

An adequate and reliable water supply is vital for all of us. Historically, the City of San Diego's water needs have greatly outpaced the local supply from rain. The City purchases approximately 85% to 90% of its water, which is imported from Northern California and the Colorado River.