News media reports have recently provided inaccurate information regarding water use targets set by Senate Bill 606 (Hertzberg) and Assembly Bill 1668 (Friedman). Neither bill sets fines on water customers for taking a shower and doing laundry on the same day.

Indio Water Authority (IWA) customers are now eligible to receive $2 per square foot when they remove grass at their homes and businesses. This is effective from September 19. Funding is on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Periodically, Indio Water Authority open fire hydrants in the distribution system for preventive maintenance and water quality reasons. There are approximately 4,000 fire hydrants throughout the IWA distribution system.