About GWRS
1997
OCWD & OC San sign cooperative agreement to develop GWRS.
2002
Outreach campaign launched nearly 10 years before project.
2004
Over 100 presentations and community briefings completed.
2008
GWRS officially begins operation, no organized opposition.
2015
GWRS expanded, producing 100 MGD, enough for 850,000 people.
2017
Bottled Water Campaign to launch; Guinness world record.
2023
GWRS celebrated final expansion
marked by dedication event.



