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Rainbow Municipal Water District
Rainbow Municipal Water District provides safe, reliable, and sustainable water and wastewater services to more than 20,000 residents in the unincorporated communities of Rainbow, Bonsall, and portions of Fallbrook and Vista. Established in 1953, the District spans 82 square miles and maintains over 340 miles of pipelines, making it one of the largest service areas—and leanest workforces—among San Diego County water agencies.
Rainbow Water is known for its strong community partnerships, innovative projects like San Diego County’s first heli-hydrant, and leadership in securing a more affordable imported water supply through its change in water wholesaler. Guided by the core values of Teamwork, Responsibility, Innovation, Integrity, and Professionalism, Rainbow Water takes pride in serving the community with excellence and care.
Rainbow Water is known for its strong community partnerships, innovative projects like San Diego County’s first heli-hydrant, and leadership in securing a more affordable imported water supply through its change in water wholesaler. Guided by the core values of Teamwork, Responsibility, Innovation, Integrity, and Professionalism, Rainbow Water takes pride in serving the community with excellence and care.
Purpose
Rainbow Water exists to provide safe, reliable, and sustainable water and wastewater services that protect public health and support the quality of life for the communities of Rainbow, Bonsall, and portions of Fallbrook and Vista. Serving a population of roughly 20,000 residents, we take pride in being a trusted local agency that combines small-district responsiveness with regional innovation.
Our purpose extends beyond water delivery—we safeguard resources, support local agriculture, and help build community resilience. From leading the securing a more affordable imported water supply, to developing San Diego County’s first heli-hydrant to strengthen wildfire response, Rainbow Water continuously looks ahead to protect the people and land we serve.
We are proud to serve one of the county’s largest geographic areas—82 square miles and over 340 miles of pipelines—with one of the leanest workforces in the region, driven by the shared values of Teamwork, Responsibility, Innovation, Integrity, and Professionalism.
Our purpose extends beyond water delivery—we safeguard resources, support local agriculture, and help build community resilience. From leading the securing a more affordable imported water supply, to developing San Diego County’s first heli-hydrant to strengthen wildfire response, Rainbow Water continuously looks ahead to protect the people and land we serve.
We are proud to serve one of the county’s largest geographic areas—82 square miles and over 340 miles of pipelines—with one of the leanest workforces in the region, driven by the shared values of Teamwork, Responsibility, Innovation, Integrity, and Professionalism.
Vision
Rainbow Water strives to be a trusted leader in public service—recognized for innovation, integrity, and collaboration in delivering safe, reliable, and sustainable water to the communities we serve. Guided by our core values of Teamwork, Responsibility, Innovation, Integrity, and Professionalism, we envision a workplace where every employee takes pride in protecting our region’s water resources and contributing to something larger than themselves.
We see a future where our employees, customers, and regional partners work together to strengthen community resilience, safeguard natural resources, and support the agricultural heritage that defines our area. By combining small-district responsiveness with forward-thinking solutions, Rainbow Water seeks to set the standard for service excellence, environmental stewardship, and pride in public service—today and for generations to come.
We see a future where our employees, customers, and regional partners work together to strengthen community resilience, safeguard natural resources, and support the agricultural heritage that defines our area. By combining small-district responsiveness with forward-thinking solutions, Rainbow Water seeks to set the standard for service excellence, environmental stewardship, and pride in public service—today and for generations to come.
Mission
Rainbow Municipal Water District's mission is to provide reliable, high-quality water and wastewater services in a fiscally sustainable manner.
Additional Culture Details
Rainbow Water’s culture is defined by service, connection, and integrity. As a public agency, our mission is rooted in community trust—and our people are the foundation of that trust. Every employee, from field crews to administrative staff, contributes to something vital: delivering life-saving water and protecting public health for 20,000 residents across 82 square miles.
We take pride in fostering a workplace where employees feel seen, supported, and connected. Through our Employee Ambassadors program, staff plan appreciation events, wellness activities, and volunteer efforts that strengthen relationships across departments and with the public. Each year, feedback from the Energage employee survey is reviewed collaboratively with employees to identify new ways to improve engagement, recognition, and communication.
Our values—Teamwork, Responsibility, Innovation, Integrity, and Professionalism—guide everything we do, shaping a culture of respect and accountability. With one of the leanest workforces among San Diego County water agencies, Rainbow Water demonstrates every day that a small team with shared purpose can make a big impact.
We take pride in fostering a workplace where employees feel seen, supported, and connected. Through our Employee Ambassadors program, staff plan appreciation events, wellness activities, and volunteer efforts that strengthen relationships across departments and with the public. Each year, feedback from the Energage employee survey is reviewed collaboratively with employees to identify new ways to improve engagement, recognition, and communication.
Our values—Teamwork, Responsibility, Innovation, Integrity, and Professionalism—guide everything we do, shaping a culture of respect and accountability. With one of the leanest workforces among San Diego County water agencies, Rainbow Water demonstrates every day that a small team with shared purpose can make a big impact.
Values
- Innovation
- Innovation at Rainbow Water means finding practical, forward-thinking solutions that make our community safer and more resilient. From developing San Diego County’s first heli-hydrant in partnership with Cal Fire and North County Fire to improve wildfire response, to implementing new technologies that enhance field operations, communications, and customer service, we embrace change that creates lasting value.
Our size gives us agility—allowing us to pilot ideas quickly, learn from experience, and apply creative problem-solving across every department. Whether improving emergency preparedness, streamlining processes, or engaging the public through education and transparency, we view innovation as a mindset that keeps us responsive to the needs of those we serve.