Get the Facts About OCWD
Misinformation has been circulating regarding the Orange County Water District activities in and around the Santa Ana River.
Registration Now Open for Water Festival
Teachers, presenters and volunteers are invited to apply for the 30th annual Children’s Water Education Festival, taking place April 14-15, 2027 at Oak Canyon Park.
NEW WATER YOU CAN COUNT ON
506880000000
gallons produced
OC GROUNDWATER BASIN (through end of August 2026)
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. Numbers are based on OCWD’s water year, which runs July 1-June 30.
Groundwater storage level
91%
Groundwater recharge
0
ac-ft
Groundwater pumping
0
ac-ft
Upcoming Agendized Meetings
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Oct 07Board of Directors Meeting
Board of Directors Meeting
- Date
- Wednesday, October 7, 2026
- Start time
- 5:30 pm
- Importance
- Normal
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Oct 08Communications & Legislative Liaison Committee Meeting
Communications & Legislative Liaison Committee Meeting
- Date
- Thursday, October 8, 2026
- Start time
- 12:00 pm
- Importance
- Normal
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Oct 12CANCELLED GWRS Steering Committee Meeting
CANCELLED GWRS Steering Committee Meeting
- Date
- Monday, October 12, 2026
- Start time
- 5:00 pm
- Importance
- Normal
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Oct 14Water Issues Committee Meeting
Water Issues Committee Meeting
- Date
- Wednesday, October 14, 2026
- Start time
- 12:00 pm
- Importance
- Normal