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SMWD's annual Water Festival is a free family-friendly event to learn about drinking water, recycled water, and wastewater.
Ryan is a local hero who inspires children to take just on small action to make a difference in the world.
Join us for a hands-on activity to build your own worm composting box! Learn how worms can make a huge impact on the health of your landscape.
Get up close with an owl and learn how they help control rodent populations.
Ricky the Rambunctious Raindrop has been inspiring and leading generations of Orange County residents to be good water stewards for almost 50 years!
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OC's largest recycled water reservoir, Trampas and Chiquita Water Reclamation Plant. Allow 2-hours per tour. All ages are welcome. All seats available for "Reserve Ahead" are booked. A limited number of seats will be available on the day of the event. Check-in 15 minutes before tour time.
• 10 AM - OC's largest recycled water reservoir, Trampas
• 11 AM - Water Reclamation Plant, Chiquita
• 12 PM - OC's largest recycled water reservoir, Trampas
• 1 PM - OC's largest recycled water reservoir, Trampas
Tour the warehouse and chat with our team about all things water
Walk through a five-and-half-foot tall water pipeline!
Stroll through the WaterWorks Garden and be inspired by beautiful California friendly plants
Talk with garden professionals, water experts, and dozens of exhibitors
Enjoy children's activities - face painting, reptiles, pipe building races, & more
Music, food & more. Food is available for purchase.