Public Records Request Procedure
For security purposes, all requests for Public Records must be presented in writing, either by letter, e-mail, or by submitting a Public Records Request Form.
Two Types of Requests
1. General Requests for Reports and Publications: General Public Records Request
If the request is made in writing by letter or e-mail, the Records Coordinator will complete a Public Records Request Form prior to processing. All requests should be forwarded for processing as follows:
Records Coordinator
Orange County Water District
18700 Ward Street
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Fax: (714) 378-3373
2. Groundwater Data Request Guidelines:
For groundwater data requests other than water quality:
GW Data Public Records Request Form
OCWD provides groundwater information for the following cities within its service area: Anaheim, Buena Park, Costa Mesa, Cypress, Fountain Valley, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, Irvine, La Palma, Los Alamitos, Midway City, Newport Beach, Orange, Placentia, Santa Ana, Seal Beach, Stanton, Tustin, Villa Park, Westminster and Yorba Linda.
To determine if a city or address is within our service area boundaries, review the list above or refer to the Board of Directors map.
Complete the form with your name, site address, major cross streets, Thomas Bros. guide coordinates, the reason for the site investigation, and the type of information needed. In order to expedite processing, please review your request for completeness.
Please note that the turnaround time is two to three weeks, and there is a minimum processing fee of $10. Please make checks payable to the Orange County Water District, and mail along with your request to:
Water Quality Department
Orange County Water District
P.O. Box 8300
Fountain Valley, CA 92728-8300