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...
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...
The Trampas Canyon Dam and Reservoir Project is the recipient of the American Society of Civil Engineers, Orange County Branch 2020 Outstanding Geotechnical Project Award. Read on...
While the District does not plan on there being service interruptions during the 37-day repair project, we are asking all customers to use water extra wisely and to be prepared for voluntary reductions throughout the project. Read on...
SMWD's 2020 Water Quality Report shows that your drinking water meets or surpasses the most stringent drinking water standards set by state and federal agencies. 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...
San Juan Capistrano is entering into an exclusive negotiation agreement with the Santa Margarita Water District to acquire the city’s water and sewer system. Read on...
Water supply reliability, infrastructure investment and interagency collaboration noted as key factors that set Santa Margarita Water District apart 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...
Santa Margarita Water District is refunding its 2007 Community Facilities District (CFD 99-1) bond for the Talega area of San Clemente. Read on...
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On Tap Newsletter
To share timely information with our customers, the District produces On Tap, a bi-monthly newsletter. On Tap offers information on District programs and services, as well as water-use efficiency resources and California friendly plant recommendations. In between issues of the newsletter, customers receive a bill insert with District updates and news.
