The name of the beautiful valley of Poway (Pauwai) is derived from the language of the Diegueno and Luiseno Indians who roamed the area for several hundred years before the Spaniards came. Traces of these Native Americans still remain.

Documents of Mission San Diego de Alcala record the name of the valley as "Paguay" as early as 1828. Although there is a disagreement on the meaning of "Paguay," the generally accepted translation signifies "the meeting of little valleys" or "end of the valley."

Bring Your Pond To Life

Pond owners in the Poway vicinity know how easily a neglected pond can turn into a swamp. We can help maintain the quality of your pond and your fish with our maintenance program..

Underwater Environments Inc. has been maintaining ponds all over Poway for years. From simple water tests, to a complete pond teardown, our friendly staff can get the most out of your pond.