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OC GROUNDWATER BASIN (through end of August, 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

87% * 303,725 ac-ft
Compared to same time last year: +36.7%

Groundwater recharge

46,760 ac-ft Water year to date
Compared to same time last year: +68.5%

Groundwater pumping

55,032 ac-ft Water year to date
Compared to same time last year: +15.8%

* Percentage of OCWD sustainable target

Groundwater Replenishment System – new water you can count on

398915885000

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.

OCWD Successfully Captures Rainfall from Tropical Storm Hilary to Bolster Local Drinking Water Supplies

With the arrival of Tropical Storm Hilary, OCWD maximized water supply operations to capture 2.56 inches of rain, ensuring not a drop was lost to the ocean, and increase its water storage behind Prado Dam to more than 3.4 billion gallons of water.

Upcoming Agendized Meetings

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.