

OCWD’s Santa Ana River Operations
A dedicated webpage has been created in response to community questions about OCWD’s work in the river, a decades-long ongoing effort to sustainably manage and replenish the groundwater basin.

OCWD Earns Sustainable Government of the Year Award
OCWD has been named Sustainable Government of the Year by Sustain SoCal, recognizing the District’s leadership in environmental stewardship, sustainable water management and effective use of local resources.

NEW WATER YOU CAN COUNT ON
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OC GROUNDWATER BASIN (July 2026 – September 2026)
OCWD tracks how much water enters, leaves and remains in the groundwater basin to maintain a reliable water supply for 2.5 million people in north and central Orange County. The basin is managed within an ideal operating range that helps prevent seawater intrusion and groundwater from rising into homes, businesses and neighborhoods.
Groundwater storage level
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Groundwater recharge
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Groundwater pumping
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Upcoming Agendized Meetings
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Oct 28Joint Planning Committee Meeting
Joint Planning Committee Meeting
- Date
- Wednesday, October 28, 2026
- Start time
- 8:30 am
- Importance
- Normal
Downloads
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Nov 04Board of Directors Meeting
Board of Directors Meeting
- Date
- Wednesday, November 4, 2026
- Start time
- 5:30 pm
- Importance
- Normal
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Nov 05Communications & Legislative Liaison Committee Meeting
Communications & Legislative Liaison Committee Meeting
- Date
- Thursday, November 5, 2026
- Start time
- 12:00 pm
- Importance
- Normal
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Nov 11CANCELLED Water Issues Committee Meeting
CANCELLED Water Issues Committee Meeting
- Date
- Wednesday, November 11, 2026
- Start time
- 12:00 pm
- Importance
- Normal






