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Managing Orange County, CA’s groundwater that serves 2.5 million people. Home of the world-renowned Groundwater Replenishment System (GWRS).

Orange County's Groundwater Authority Since 1933: committed to enhancing Orange County’s groundwater quality & reliability

10/28/2026

OCWD has been named Sustainable Government of the Year by Sustain SoCal, recognizing the District’s leadership in environmental stewardship, sustainable water management and effective use of local resources.

“OCWD stands out for turning sustainability into measurable results,” said Scott Kitcher, president and CEO of Sustain SoCal. “Its work demonstrates how a public agency can strengthen water reliability, use resources wisely and deliver meaningful environmental benefits, while also building strong public-private partnerships that help advance innovative solutions.”

10/27/2026

Dani from our Public Affairs team spent time at Bird Island in Burris Basin with OCWD's natural resources biologists, getting a firsthand look at how they monitor nesting birds each season and the care that goes into protecting wildlife while supporting OCWD's work.
Follow along in Episode 1 of Our Work, Our People.

10/23/2026

Over the last two days, 0.94 inches of rain was measured at our field headquarters in Anaheim. This brings our total rainfall for the water year to 2.1 inches, nearly three times the average. We’re also capturing all water being released from Prado Dam. Kudos to our recharge staff for turning this rainfall into valuable water supply.

10/21/2026

OCWD is working with the City of Newport Beach to support coastal storm preparations by providing sand for emergency sandbags and coordinating additional deliveries ahead of upcoming storms. Newport Beach is one of 19 retail water agencies served by OCWD, and the District has previously provided mutual aid to the city when needed. These efforts complement OCWD’s storm preparations, including increasing recharge capacity, strengthening water infrastructure, and coordinating with regional partners to maximize stormwater capture.

City of Newport Beach - City Hall

10/20/2026

DYK the Santa Ana River provides about 45% of the water that replenishes Orange County’s Groundwater Basin each year? See how maintaining the river helps support our local water supply.

10/15/2026

OCWD had the pleasure of welcoming teddy bear Walter D. Rop to Bring Your Teddy Bear To Work Day. Walter visited areas throughout our Fountain Valley campus and learned about the different career opportunities available at the District. Want to work for OCWD? Visit our website to apply for the following positions:
📆Maintenance Scheduler/Planner
🫟Material and Chemical Management Technician
📄Office Assistant/Sr. Office Assistant (PT)
👷Plant Operator Trainee
🔬QA/QC Lab Intern
💰Staff Accountant

10/14/2026

We recently had the pleasure of hosting our annual Groundwater Adventure Tour, an all-day event that brought guests to multiple OCWD facilities, including the GWRS, water quality laboratory, Santa Ana River, Burris pump station, La Palma basin, and Prado constructed wetlands. We love providing this behind-the-scenes look at Orange County’s water supply. Interested in attending future OCWD events? Sign up for our newsletter at ocwd.com/news-events/newsletter.

10/12/2026

“Wastewater recycling has been proven. Orange County has been doing it for two decades.” - L.A. Waterkeeper

That message was highlighted in a recent PBS SoCal story showcasing OCWD’s leadership in water reuse and the development of local water supplies. The Groundwater Replenishment System (GWRS) is an important part of how OCWD sustainably manages the Orange County Groundwater Basin and supports a reliable, high-quality water supply for 2.5 million people in north and central Orange County. ♻️💧

📺 Watch the story: https://youtu.be/dE5sp4g1muA?si=wu7UkRn1A1Vvc2M5

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18700 Ward Street
Fountain Valley, CA
92708

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+17143783200

Website

http://www.ocwd.com/

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