OC GROUNDWATER BASIN (through end of September, 2023)
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
Groundwater Replenishment System – new water you can count on
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.

New Report Confirms Benefits of FIRO Strategy in Enhancing Water Management at Prado Dam
The Prado Dam FIRO Final Viability Assessment describes how forecasting tools can allow operators to increase the volume of storm water that is temporarily retained behind the dam and
released later at a rate that allows recharge into the Orange County groundwater basin to enhance water supply.
Upcoming Agendized Meetings
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Dec 06
Board of Directors Meeting
Board of Directors Meeting
- Date
- Wednesday, December 6, 2023
- Start time
- 5:30 PM
- Importance
- Normal Priority
Downloads
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Dec 07
Communications & Legislative Liaison Committee Meeting
Communications & Legislative Liaison Committee Meeting
- Date
- Thursday, December 7, 2023
- Start time
- 12:00 PM
- Importance
- Normal Priority
Downloads
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Dec 08
Property Management Issues Committee
Property Management Issues Committee
- Date
- Friday, December 8, 2023
- Start time
- 12:00 PM
- Importance
- Normal Priority
Downloads
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Dec 13
Water Issues Committee Meeting
Water Issues Committee Meeting
- Date
- Wednesday, December 13, 2023
- Start time
- 12:00 PM
- Importance
- Normal Priority
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Dec 14
Admin/Finance Issues Committee Meeting
Admin/Finance Issues Committee Meeting
- Date
- Thursday, December 14, 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.