It was this past January when the roof support of the clearwell water tank at San Juan Capistrano’s Groundwater Recovery Plant gave way, requiring local officials to take it offline. Read on...

The SMWD Board of Directors voted unanimously to approve changes to the drinking water, recycled water, and wastewater rate structure for customers in San Juan Capistrano. Read on...

The board voted to continue the discussion of the adjustment to the rates. Read on...

Local recycled water storage levels increased by over 200 million gallons since January 1st. Read on...

Top Award by WaterReuse California Read on...

for the San Juan Capistrano water utility annexation in 2020 Read on...

The Oso Water Reclamation Plant was built in 1975. Read on...

Demolish the existing 3 million gallon/day Oso Creek Water Reclamation Plant Read on...

To know Nick was to love Nick. Read on...

Untimely "trick" Read on...

A Santa Margarita Water District Love Story Nine Years in the Making Read on...

"...people in Southern California can be confident that their water supply will be reliable even during a multi-year period of drought." Read on...

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SMWD crews rescue three ducklings from a storm drain. Read on...

Even though two consecutive dry years have made their mark on our landscapes and watersheds, the Santa Margarita Water District is prepared to meet the challenges of the drought, whether it lasts another year or several. Read on...

Water isn’t the only family business for the father and son. Both also are military veterans: Don served in the U.S. Marines as a jet mechanic and Josh in the U.S. Army 75th Ranger Regiment as a radio operator, where he deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. Read on...

Santa Margarita Water District offers free landscape classes throughout the year. Check out our new offerings for Smart Irrigation Month. Read on...

Ron Johnson: A Problem Solver. Last year, Ron marked a quarter century working for Santa Margarita Water District. The milestone nearly matches another significant achievement in his life—his sobriety. Read on...

OC's largest recycled water reservoir receives its first drops of water. Read on...

Dan Ferons' latest painting illuminates the District’s historic infrastructure project, the Trampas Canyon Dam and Reservoir. Read on...

Customers in Rancho Santa Margarita, Las Flores, Ladera Ranch, Esencia, and Sendero will see lower property tax bills for the coming year. Read on...

"Frank understands the value of water and the important role that SMWD plays in water supply reliability for south Orange County." Read on...

The city’s plans to annex its utilities department took another step forward Read on...

SMWD continues to focus on diversifying its water supply portfolio Read on...

The Project has the capacity to provide 5.6 billion gallons of local, reliable water to South Orange County residents Read on...

Long-term savings to be gleaned by reducing the need for imported water Read on...

San Clemente Times, by Fred Swegles Read on...

The 1.6 billion gallon recycled water reservoir will be the largest of its kind in Orange County. Read on...

Santa Margarita Water District Director, Charley Wilson, today announced his resignation from the Orange County Local Agency Formation Commission (“OCLAFCO”). Director Wilson has served on the Commission since 2000. Read on...

Assuming negotiations with the city go well, Santa Margarita Water District is looking to become San Juan Capistrano’s official water service provider in roughly a year from now, said General Manager Dan Ferons. Read on...

Water supply reliability, infrastructure investment and interagency collaboration noted as key factors that set Santa Margarita Water District apart Read on...

The city of San Juan Capistrano will begin negotiating the transfer of its water utilities with Santa Margarita Water District. Read on...

In just 24 hours, the service area received 4.25" of rain Read on...

A year investing in infrastructure and building on the foundation of our water reliability programs. Read on...

We know that life can get complicated sometimes. We're here to help. Read on...

Opinion Editorial by Carolyn Cavecche, President and CEO of the Orange County Taxpayers Association. Read on...

When nature calls...we need a toilet. Read on...

If you’ve never experienced it before, it’s hard to imagine a day without water. Read on...

It takes a complex system and cadre of water professionals to deliver safe drinking water to your tap. Read on...

SMWD's preparedness efforts include multifaceted plants, projects, tasks, trainings, and planning. Read on...

Returning customer portal users will be prompted to update the account password at first login to ensure the security of the account. Read on...

Delivering safe drinking water is at the heart of the District's mission; it's drinking water continues to meet or exceed all standards set by the state and federal governments. Read on...

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Schedule your appointment today by visiting redcrossblood.org use sponsor code: SMWD. Read on...

First Lake in California to Use Advanced Treated Water for Lake Refill Read on...

The 1.6 billion gallon (5,000 AF) reservoir will enhance water reliability and storage capacity in south Orange County. Read on...

Santa Margarita Water District is refunding its 2007 Community Facilities District (CFD 99-1) bond for the Talega area of San Clemente. Read on...