About Us
Who we serve
Helix delivers safe and reliable water to the cities of La Mesa, Lemon Grove and El Cajon, the Spring Valley and Lakeside communities, and other areas of the county. We provide water for homes, schools and jobs, and for firefighting.
277,000
Service Area Population
56,500
Customer Accounts
149
Employees
Helix is a Special District
A special district is a local government agency formed by voters to perform a needed service, such as water or sewer. Helix was organized in 1913 and exists pursuant to Irrigation District Law (Water Code Section 20500, et seq.) We are governed by a Board elected from their communities and are held to high standards of transparency and accountability.
Open Meetings
The Ralph M. Brown Act requires that the public is notified of Board meetings and able to attend.
Full Disclosure
The Fair Political Practices Commission requires Board members and Helix staff to file a Statement of Economic Interest annually, reporting any gifts or monies received
Ethics Training
Assembly Bill 1234 requires that Board members go to ethics training when elected, and re-take the training every two years.
Financial Audits
State law requires special districts to submit regular audits. A certified public accountant performs these to ensure public funds are properly managed. The audits are public documents filed with the state and county controller.
Public Review
Special districts must upload their financials and Board member and employee payment records to the state website for review.
Public Records
The California Public Records Act gives the public access to information from public agencies.
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$108M
FY 2022-23 Operating and Capital Budget
Want to know what’s up at Helix? Read pages 1-5 of the budget.
Our History
Our story dates back to the 1880’s and east county’s beginnings.
Our Mission Statement
Helix Water District is a progressive industry leader, providing high quality water, through an efficient and reliable system. Our innovative and dedicated employees and board members maximize human and technological resources, while providing superior service to our customers and supporting the environment for a sustainable future.
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