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The San Diego County Water Authority recently announced they are at the halfway point on a critical construction project to extend the life of the historic First Aqueduct which will ensure continued delivery of water to the region.
The Southern First Aqueduct Facilities Improvement Project includes renovations to 99 structures along two large diameter water pipelines that run from north to south county. Phase One of the work began in spring 2024 on Pipeline 2. The second phase will take Pipeline 1 out of service so work on its structures can begin. By working on the parallel pipelines separately, the Water Authority keeps one pipeline in service and minimizes potential for interruptions to water delivery during construction.
“As Phase One of the project moves toward completion, the Water Authority is grateful to the many neighbors and property owners impacted by the construction for their patience and support as this vital work continues,” said Nick Serrano, Chair, San Diego County Water Authority Board of Directors. “By making these improvements before they become urgent, we avoid more costly repairs and reduce the overall cost of system maintenance, while keeping our water supply safe and the taps flowing.”
Work on the Southern First Aqueduct, is expected to be complete in summer 2026. Funding for the $66 million effort comes from water bills across the region as part of the Water Authority’s Capital Improvement Program.
For more information about the Southern First Aqueduct Facilities Improvement Project, including an interactive map where viewers can zoom in to view work areas, visit www.sdcwa.org/first-aqueduct.
