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CVWD Launches Mobile App for Customers

The Coachella Valley Water District will offer emergency alerts amongst other features for iPhone and Android users.

From the Coachella Valley Water District: Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) customers can now get quick and convenient access to the latest information and more with the launch of the new, user-friendly CVWD mobile app. The free app is available for iPhone and Android devices.

Key information and tools in the new CVWD app include:

  • Emergency alerts
  • News releases and board agendas
  • Job postings
  • Notifications about upcoming events
  • The ability to report water waste
  • A link to pay bills
  • Rebates and discounts
  • Canal water ordering
  • Social media links

“With technology being a huge part of our customers’ lives, our new mobile app will offer them a wealth of information right at their fingertips,” said Director of Communication & Conservation Heather Engel. “We wanted the app’s interface to provide an efficient and easy-to-use mobile experience that our customers would appreciate.”

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The new app allows customers to sign up to receive the latest alerts and notifications as a text message or email. To download the new CVWD app on your phone for free, visit the App Store or Google Play and search using the letters: “CVWD.”

While there is no direct cost to use any of the mobile tools including text messages, standard data fees and text messaging rates may apply based on your plan with your mobile phone carrier.

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Customers can also find this and other important information on CVWD’s website. Other ways to stay connected include liking the district’s Facebook page and signing up for email notifications via the website.
The Coachella Valley Water District is a public agency governed by a five-member board of directors. The district provides domestic and irrigation water, agricultural drainage, wastewater treatment and reclamation services, regional storm water protection, groundwater management and water conservation. It serves approximately 109,000 residential and business customers across 1,000 square miles, located primarily in Riverside County, but also in portions of Imperial and San Diego counties.

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