Orange County's (Calif.) Groundwater Authority Since 1933. The Orange County Water District (OCWD) manages the large groundwater basin underlying north and central Orange County that provides 85 percent of the water for 2.5 million citizens. OCWD is committed to enhancing Orange County’s groundwater quality and reliability in an environmentally friendly manner. With nearly 90 years of prudent planning and careful investment, OCWD has doubled the sustainable yield of the groundwater basin. OCWD is a special district established by the California State Legislature in 1933 and governed by a 10-member board of directors. Separate from the County of Orange, OCWD supplies water to residents in the cities of Anaheim, Buena Park, Costa Mesa, Cypress, Fountain Valley, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, Irvine, La Palma, Los Alamitos, Newport Beach, Orange, Placentia, Santa Ana, Seal Beach, Stanton, Tustin, Villa Park, Westminster and Yorba Linda. Go to www.ocwd.com for more information.

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Orange County Water District

Michael R. Markus

Roy Herndon

Mehul Patel

Benjamin T. Smith P.e.

Randy Fick

The Scientific Research Team at the Orange County Water District is responsible for conducting advanced studies to enhance groundwater quality and sustainability. This includes monitoring environmental conditions, performing field biology assessments, developing innovative treatment processes, and analyzing data to support informed decision-making for groundwater management. The team ensures that scientific findings translate into practical solutions for the district's water supply challenges.

Scientific Research Team

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Laboratory and Research Team

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