OC GROUNDWATER BASIN (through end of December, 2022)
OCWD is one of the few groundwater management agencies able to track the groundwater basin’s “water budget” on a monthly basis. This information allows the District to make more informed management decisions about future water supplies and pumping.
Groundwater storage level

Groundwater recharge

Groundwater pumping

* Percentage of OCWD sustainable target
gallons produced

Taking Pride in the Past, Preparing for the Future
Since its beginning in 1933, the Orange County Water District has grown far more extensively and rapidly than its founders could possibly have anticipated. Throughout the decades, the District has developed and introduced new technologies to manage water supplies, and is now a world leader in groundwater recharge.

GWRS Celebrates 15th Anniversary
The world-renowned Groundwater Replenishment System (GWRS) celebrates its “crystal anniversary” in January, marking 15 years of doing what was once “unthinkable”—purifying wastewater into high-quality drinking water. A joint project of the Orange County Water District and OC San, the GWRS made history when it came online in 2008, overcoming the stigma associated with these types of projects and bringing water reliability to Orange County.
Upcoming Agendized Meetings
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Feb 02
Communications and Legislative Liaison Committee
Communications and Legislative Liaison Committee
- Date
- Thursday, February 2, 2023
- Start time
- 8:00 AM
- Importance
- Normal Priority
Downloads
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Feb 08
Water Issues Committee
Water Issues Committee
- Date
- Wednesday, February 8, 2023
- Start time
- 8:00 AM
- Importance
- Normal Priority
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Feb 09
Admin/Finance Issues Committee
Admin/Finance Issues Committee
- Date
- Thursday, February 9, 2023
- Start time
- 8:00 AM
- Importance
- Normal Priority
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Feb 15
Board of Directors Meeting
Board of Directors Meeting
- Date
- Wednesday, February 15, 2023
- Start time
- 5:30 PM
- Importance
- Normal Priority
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Feb 24
Property Management Committee
Property Management Committee
- Date
- Friday, February 24, 2023
- Start time
- 12:00 PM
- Importance
- Normal Priority
OCWD provides water to 19 cities and water agencies in north and central Orange County. For more information about your water bill and service, please contact your local water supplier.