Orange County Water District

Responding to COVID-19

OCWD is responding to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak by implementing measures to reduce the risk of workplace transmission.
Water webinars

Join OCWD for its monthly webinar series on emerging and newsworthy topics. Hear from an OCWD expert and District partner as they discuss important OCWD programs and projects that impact your water supply.
GWRS virtual tours

Take a virtual tour of the Groundwater Replenishment System, hosted by General Manager Mike Markus.
GWRS final expansion

The GWRS Final Expansion project will increase treatment capacity from 100 to 130 million gallons per day; enough water for 1 million people!
Rely on us for high-quality groundwater

OCWD is committed to ensuring a high-quality and reliable supply of groundwater for today and for future generations. Learn more about the District.
Current meeting agenda

Regular meetings of the Board of Directors are held on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom. View current and past meeting agendas and minutes.
Making the most of what we have

OCWD takes the limited water supply found in nature and supplements it to provide water for more than 2.5 million people in Orange County, California. Learn more about What We Do.
Protecting the public's interest

OCWD is committed to Transparency and strives to be clear about its motivations, policy decisions and investments.
Research & development

OCWD's R&D department coordinates and conducts applied physical, chemical and biological research that supports and enhances the District’s core operational needs.
Agency Brochure

Learn even more about the Orange County Water District
How Water Works in Orange County

Learn more about Orange County's water cycle

OC GROUNDWATER BASIN (through end of June 2020)
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

93% full *301,246 ac-ft

Compared to same time last year: +14.1%

Groundwater recharge

313,906 ac-ft Water year to date

Compared to same time last year: -8.9%

* Percentage of OCWD sustainable target

Groundwater pumping

276,660 ac-ft Water year to date

Compared to same time last year: -8.8%

Aug 19
Board of Directors Meeting
Aug 25
Retirement Committee
Aug 28
Property Management Committee
Sep 02
Board of Directors Meeting
Sep 03
Communications and Legislative Liaison Committee
Sep 09
Water Issues Committee
Sep 10
Admin Finance Committee
Sep 16
Board of Directors
Sep 25
Property Management Committee
Oct 07
Board of Directors
Oct 08
Communications and Legislative Liaison Committee
Oct 12
GWR Steering Committee
Oct 14
Water Issues Committee
Oct 15
Admin Finance Issues Committee
Oct 21
Board of Directors Meeting
Oct 23
Property Management Committee
Oct 28
Joint Planning Committee

Taking Pride in the Past, Preparing for the Future

Since its beginning in 1933, OCWD 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.

See the OCWD History Timeline

Philip L. Anthony Water Quality Laboratory

The Philip L. Anthony Water Quality Laboratory (Lab) is world-class lab and performs more than 400,000 analyses of approximately 20,000 water samples each year.

Philip L. Anthony Water Quality Laboratory

OCWD provides water to 19 retail agencies in north and central Orange County. For more information about your water bill and service, please contact your local provider.

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