One hundred percent water quality, system reliability and integrity. This is our commitment to our customers and our mandate ... as a public utility. We are responsible for the treatment and safe drinking water for over half a million people in east county, including over a quarter million people within our service area. Our work makes a difference, and we are passionate about our technical professions and the customer experience we provide. Our board of directors, executive team and 150 employees are dedicated to providing customers with a safe and reliable water supply through 56,000 connections. Our 50 square mile service area begins eight miles east of downtown San Diego and includes the cities of La Mesa, Lemon Grove and El Cajon, and areas of Spring Valley, Santee, Lakeside and unincorporated San Diego County. read more