OCWD is committed to ensuring a safe and reliable supply of groundwater for today and for future generations. Learn more about the District.
Orange County Water District
OC GROUNDWATER BASIN (through end of October 2019)
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
73% full *238,536 ac-ft
Compared to same time last year: +27.4%

Groundwater recharge
84,190 ac-ft Water year to date
Compared to same time last year: +1.2%

* Percentage of OCWD sustainable target
Groundwater pumping
109,649 ac-ft Water year to date
Compared to same time last year: -7.8%

GWRS
Groundwater Replenishment System – new water you can count on
, 304,871,120,800 gallons produced