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We’re proud of the veterans on our team, and encourage those who've served to consider a career at Padre Dam. Veterans have many of the skills we value, including initiative, teamwork and dedication. Interested applicants can fill out a job interest card: padredam.org/interestcard

This winter is expected to be wetter than usual due to an El Niño weather system. Padre Dam customers may be eligible for rebates on rain barrels and cisterns to capture rainwater for irrigation use. Find out more at padredam.org/rainbarrel

Did you know that some of Padre Dam's vehicle fleet are electric? We've added charging stations to our operations yard to power these trucks, which help us comply with California's Advanced Clean Fleet Regulations

Did you change your clocks this morning? Put that extra hour of sleep to good use by checking your irrigation system. As the weather changes, this is a perfect opportunity to adjust your watering to reflect longer nights and cooler temperatures.

Happy Halloween! 🎃

Walls are going up on the new Blossom Valley Reservoir. The walls are formed using rebar and concrete and are created in 15 separate sections. Each section uses 36 cubic years of concrete from 4 trucks.

We're handing out candy at the Halloween Spooktacular today at Santee Lakes until 2:00. Stop by and say hi!

Come visit us and grab some candy at Santee Lakes during the Halloween Spooktacular this Saturday, October 24 from 10:00 - 2:00. We look forward to seeing you there. 🎃

Our dedicated team takes pride in keeping your water and wastewater services running 24/7, 365 days a year. So you never have to worry about where your next drink of water will come from.

Hundreds of thousands of you watched the viral clip on our social media. Now, go behind the scenes of the sewer camera van as we talk with one of its operators in the latest episode of The Water Drop podcast. Listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts today.

We keep our systems running smoothly, so you don't have to imagine a day without water. #ImagineADayWithoutWater

Padre Dam's Operations Department includes employees working in wastewater, field construction, facilities maintenance and distribution maintenance. This Water Professionals Appreciation Week, we're highlighting some of the types of water professionals that keep water running.

Work doesn't stop when the temperature climbs. ☀️ Padre Dam crews stay safe in the heat by: 💧 Staying hydrated 💧 Utilizing shade 💧 Watching out for one another

Padre Dam's Administration Department includes employees working in human resources, administrative services and communications. This Water Professionals Appreciation Week, we're highlighting some of the types of water professionals that keep Padre Dam's water running.

We're hiring a Temporary Laboratory Assistant whose daily work will impact the delivery of critical resources to the community. Find out more about this position and apply at padredam.org/jobs.

Padre Dam's Engineering Department includes employees working in capital improvement projects and development services. This Water Professionals Appreciation Week, we're highlighting some of the types of water professionals that keep Padre Dam's water running.

The floor of Blossom Valley's new reservoir was recently completed. Check out the second half of the concrete pour, which poured 314 cubic yards of concrete from 33 trucks.

Have you seen one of these large Vactor trucks in your neighborhood? It's a sign that Padre Dam staff are cleaning your wastewater pipelines, preventing backups and keeping the system running smoothly.