About Us
Who we serve
Helix is responsible for delivering a safe and reliable water supply to the cities of La Mesa, Lemon Grove and El Cajon, the Spring Valley and Lakeside communities, and unincorporated areas of the county. We provide water for people and homes, east county’s economy and jobs, firefighting, and street trees and soccer fields.
277,000
Service Area Population
56,500
Customer Accounts
149
Employees
Helix is a Special District
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 Board members to attend ethics training upon election or appointment, and re-certify every two years.
Financial Audits
State law requires special districts to submit regular audits performed by a certified public accountant 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 financial reports and Board member and employee compensation to the state controller’s website for public review.
Public Records
The California Public Records Act gives the public the right to request and access information from public agencies.
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$100M
FY 2021-22 Operating and Capital Budget
Want to know what’s up at Helix? Read pages 1-6 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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