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The San Diego County Water Authority is a progressive, independent public agency that serves as San Diego County's regional water wholesaler. The Water Authority's mission is to provide a safe and reliable supply of water to its 24 member agencies serving the region's $222 billion economy and its 3.3 million residents. The public agency is directed by a General Manager, who reports to a 36-member Board of Directors. Each of the 24 member agencies has at least one representative on the board. The directors are appointed representatives of the member agencies. They are business and civic leaders with diverse professional and technical backgrounds.

With an acute awareness of San Diego's dependence on imported water sources, the Water Authority is currently executing a long-term strategy to improve this semi-arid region's water reliability by diversifying its supply sources, making major investments in its water delivery and storage system, and improving water-use efficiency. Through dynamic leadership, thoughtful planning, and prudent fiscal policies, the Water Authority is managing the region's water portfolio, while continuing to diversify supplies to enhance future reliability.