What is The Morongo Basin Pipeline?
A.: The Morongo Basin Pipeline is a 71-mile underground pipeline built by the Mojave Water Agency. It brings water from the California Aqueduct in Hesperia to percolation ponds in the Hi-Desert Water District in Yucca Valley. From there the water seeps into the ground to supplement the area’s natural water supply. Joining the MWA in the mid-1990s to make the pipeline a reality were the HDWD, the Joshua Basin Water District, the Bighorn-Desert View Wate Agency and San Bernardino County Service Area 70. Pipeline turnouts exist to serve JBWD, BDVWA and CSA 70 as well as HDWD. Q.: How can I learn more about the Morongo Basin Pipeline? A.: The Mojave Water Agency is happy to help any member of the public to learn more about the Morongo Basin Pipeline. For details, call (760) 240-9201 or (800) 254-4242 during regular business hours. Q.: What is the Mojave Water Agency? A.: The Mojave Water Agency is one of 29 state water contractors with access to supplemental water from the California Aqued
