Residents of the Desert Hot Springs area have long recognized the need for protecting our groundwater. This guardianship extends back prior to the 1970s, when AD-1 was successfully formed. Since that time, area residents have approved a total of eight assessment districts in and around Desert Hot Springs.
Completed Assessment Districts
| ADs | Timeframe | Homes & Parcels | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AD 1 | 1970-1985 | 766 | |
| AD 3 | 1970-1985 | 2,022 | |
| AD 4 | 1970-1985 | 117 | |
| AD 7 | 1970-1985 | 154 | |
| AD 11 | 2000 - 2006 | 1,233 | |
| AD 12 | 2004-2014 | 3,307 |
Currently Under Development
| ADs | Year Created | Homes & Parcels | Sub Areas | Current Status | Priority Status* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AD 15 | 2017 | 685 | |||
| 685 | M2 | Construction to start Fall 2024 - Spring 2025 | 1 | ||
| AD 18 | 2020 | 3,786 | |||
| 879 | A | Under design | 7 | ||
| 195 | G | Under design | 8 | ||
| 102 | D-3 | Design complete, awaiting outside funding | 2 | ||
| 342 | H | Design complete, awaiting outside funding | 4 | ||
| 332 | I | Design complete, awaiting outside funding | 5 | ||
| 318 | J-2 | Design complete, awaiting outside funding | 3 | ||
| 248 | K | Under design | 6 | ||
*Priority Status is based on the 10-point criteria established in 2006 that take into consideration the following:
1) Demographic concerns
2) Economic feasibility for the District
3) Density of homes
4) Total parcels
5) Hot Water Zone
6) Development levels of the area
7) Septic tank failures in the area
8) Proximity to current sewered areas
9) concentration of sewer tanks near wells
10) Additional weight for design or installation of facilities costs