Orange County Water District
Orange County Water District is a public administration that is part of the pulse of the water sector. Here we bring together everything it publishes on Smart Water Magazine: its news, its blogs and the events it takes part in.
“We want the GWRS to continue serving as a global model for water reuse”
For fifteen years, one project has defined what water reuse can be. The largest advanced purification system of its kind on the planet, it takes water that was once sent to the ocean and turns it into a drinking supply for close to a million people, and in doing so has become the reference point […]
Groundbreaking PFAS treatment plant in Orange County strengthens safe water supply
The Orange County Water District (OCWD) and Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) commemorated the completion and operation of a new treatment system that removes PFAS from local groundwater. A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the milestone and highlighted the agencies’ partnership to proactively protect water quality and public health. The facility in Orange uses ion exchange technology […]
Orange County Water District and City of Tustin celebrate opening of new PFAS treatment plant
The Orange County Water District (OCWD; the District) and the City of Tustin celebrated the dedication of a new PFAS treatment plant, marking a major milestone in ensuring safe and reliable water for Tustin residents and businesses. The dedication ceremony brought together local, state and federal representatives to recognize the proactive actions of both OCWD […]
Orange County Water district and Army Corps boost water supply
The Orange County Water District (OCWD), in collaboration with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), announces the approval of a minor deviation to the Water Control Plan at Prado Dam, effective February 28, 2025. This five-year deviation represents a milestone in OCWD’s ongoing efforts to bolster the drinking water supply for 2.5 million residents […]
Orange Country Water District secures $30 m grant for largest PFAS treatment program in the U.S.
The Orange County Water District (OCWD) has been awarded a $30 million grant from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) as part of the WaterSMART: Title XVI WIIN Act. This funding, provided by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, is designated for OCWD’s PFAS treatment program to eliminate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from local groundwater. OCWD […]
OC Water agencies praise ruling in Irvine Ranch vs. OC Water District
Ruling in favor of Orange County Water District prevents unfair pumping from the Orange County Groundwater Basin and protects water customers from higher rates.
Orange County water agencies dedicate new PFAS treatment plant
The Orange County Water District (OCWD) and East Orange County Water District (EOCWD) celebrated the dedication of a new PFAS treatment plant, marking a major milestone in ensuring safe and reliable water for the region. The dedication ceremony brought together local, state, and federal representatives to recognize the proactive actions of both agencies in addressing […]
Orange County Water District achieves record year of groundwater recharge
The Orange County Water District (OCWD) has announced a record-breaking accomplishment in groundwater recharge for the fiscal year 2023-24: more than 90 billion gallons of water have been put back into the ground to further increase Orange County’s drinking water supply. "Achieving this milestone is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our entire […]
“People are willing to get over the ‘yuck’ factor to have a safe and reliable supply of water”
Operational since January 2008, the world's largest advanced water purification system for potable reuse – the Groundwater Replenishment System in Orange County, California – is a state-of-the-art water purification project that can produce up to 100 million gallons (379,000 cubic meters) of high-quality water every day, enough to meet the needs of nearly 850,000 residents. […]