Orange County Water District

DYK special districts are local government entities created by a community’s residents, funded by those residents, and overseen by those residents, to provide specialized services and infrastructure? Special districts are created by you to serve you. OCWD is proud to be a special district. #specialdistrictsweek

OCWD is the proud recipient of the 2021 Clair A. Hill Agency Award for Excellence, which recognized the District for launching the nation’s largest PFAS pilot testing program. The award was presented by the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) during their 2021 Virtual Spring Conference. View our acceptance video below:

Thank you for this honor, ACWA.

Attn college students! OCWD is currently recruiting a paid intern for our public affairs department. If you are a full time college student studying communications, public relations, political science, business, or a related field, we want to hear from you. Apply at https://www.ocwd.com/careers. CSUF Career Csulb CareerCenter UCI Division of Career Pathways ... Chapman University Career and Professional Development OC PRSA California Association of Public Information Officials See more

OCWD President Steve Sheldon sits down with California Insider to discuss California’s drought, conservation and water infrastructure. Watch the interview:

What’s that you say, rain is in the forecast? Can you tell we’re excited?

Only one week to go until OCWD’s technical webinar Reverse Osmosis: Getting the Credit it Deserves. Register for free at http://ow.ly/bNOE50DbWu2

GWRS Program Manager Sandy Scott-Roberts is the featured speaker at tomorrow’s Orange County Water Association webinar. Sandy will be providing an update on the GWRS Final Expansion. Registration available at https://www.ocwater.org/event-4103718

Did you know OCWD offers an on-demand technical tour of the GWRS? The tour is 30 minutes long and is led by General Manager Mike Markus. Check it out! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjdPBqwZ2f4&feature=youtu.be

We're hiring! Visit www.ocwd.com/careers for information on how to apply for the position of Water Quality Technician or Specialist.

Join us 1/27 for a technical webinar titled "Reverse Osmosis: Getting the Credit it Deserves." Register at http://ow.ly/SXVB50D6IOi

As an essential service provider, OCWD's board and staff will continue to work hard to ensure your water remains safe and reliable. #essentialworker #essentialservice

You can now watch Monday's webinar Soarin' Over the Surface Recharge System on-demand. Hear from OCWD Director of Recharge and Wetland Operations John Bonsangue and City of Anaheim- Municipal Government Parks Manager Pamela Galera as they provide a visual look at OCWD's expansive recharge basins and how OCWD partners with Anaheim to provide open space to be enjoyed by the public. https://youtu.be/oRzl6roC-5s

Video from outside our Prado field office shows a Sikorsky Skycrane pick up water from the Prado wetlands to fight the #AirportFire. At this time, our staff and field office have not been impacted by the fire and are continuing their operations. Thank you to all the brave men and woman fighting the fires burning in Southern California.

OCWD has been named a gold winner in the prestigious One Planet Awards competition in three categories that relate to COVID-19 information: Communications or PR Campaign, Heightening Awareness and Publicity Campaign, and Marketing Campaign of the Year for its submission Affirms the Safety and Reliability of the Local Water Supply. The coveted One Planet Awards is a premier program honoring best in business and professional excellence in every industry globally. http://ow.ly/M83U50BZc1f

We're so excited for our next Water Webinar! "Exploring Careers in the Water & Wastewater Industry" will be held Thursday, October 29 from 12-1 p.m. This webinar is perfect for students and young professionals, but we welcome anyone who may find the topic interesting. It's an opportunity to hear from experts and get your questions answered live. Register at http://ow.ly/gxN850BYZJH

There’s currently a fire burning within the Prado Basin in Corona. At this time, there is no threat to the wetlands or the Prado field office. Thank you to all first responders working to put out the fire quickly and safely. Follow Corona Fire Department and CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department for updates. #AirportFire

Check out this opportunity for OC students...

Join OCWD General Manager Mike Markus and Orange County Sanitation District General Manager Jim Herberg for a virtual tour of the Sanitation District and GWRS on Tuesday, December 15 at 10 a.m. See these amazing facilities up close...all through the comfort of your computer. This tour is perfect for anyone with an interest in the water and/or wastewater industry. http://ow.ly/L09b50CA5Yv

Today at noon! https://ocwd.zoom.us//6616062658/WN_85bskwFJSf6OBsIHkuoK4A

Today is Imagine a Day Without Water, an annual day to raise awareness and educate America about the value of water. What would a world without water look like to you? What would you miss the most? Tell us or show us in the comments. #valuewater #waterislife

No water = no stopping to smell the roses. #valuewater

Join OCWD's Director of Public Affairs Gina Ayala and other water professionals as they discuss how to plan and execute successful virtual outreach , Wednesday, 10/21 at 11 a.m during an ACWA webinar. http://ow.ly/1g4050BX18j

Such a great organization! So happy Directors Vicente Sarmiento and Cathy Green were able to be a part of this and accept a donation on behalf of OCWD.

Save the date! Brave Blue World, the documentary narrated by Liam Neeson and featuring OCWD's Groundwater Replenishment System, premieres 10/21 on Netflix. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w86pkn6RWOs

Get ready to drop, cover and hold on for the Great #ShakeOut at 10:15 a.m. This annual earthquake drill is especially important in southern California, where earthquakes can happen at any time.

The GWRS Final Expansion is really coming along. Check out the progress being made to the plant's microfiltration area. The project is scheduled for completion in early 2023.

Our recharge operations staff works along a six mile stretch of the Santa Ana River and across two dozen recharge basins to facilitate groundwater recharge. #WeAreCAWater #CAWaterWeek #EssentialWorkers

Want to be an engineer? Consider a career in the water industry! You could manage important infrastructure projects that positively impact Orange County residents and their water supply. #WeAreCAWater #CAWaterWeek #EssentialWorkers

Our staff works hard to bring you a clean and reliable water supply, and we were touched when Hearts to Heroes selected OCWD as the recipient of 200 care packages. Thank you Hearts to Heroes, and thank you OCWD staff for always going above and beyond to keep our facilities running and pipes flowing. Pictured are members of our water production staff enjoying their care packages. #CAWaterWeek #WeAreCAWater #EssentialWorkers

Shout out to our exceptional water quality department staff, who collect over 20,000 water samples every year from 1,500 locations across north and central Orange County. #WeAreCAWater #CAWaterWeek #EssentialWorkers