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Treatment Plant Undergoes $33 Million Improvement
The Oso Water Reclamation Plant was built in 1975. Read on... -
Find & Fix Leaks
Hands-on Workshop March 19, Rebates Available & More Read on... -
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Water for Community Events
Reserve your water dispenser today. Read on... -
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Hello, Sentinel!
Our newest water pressure monitor Read on... -
SMWD Moves on Plans for Replacing Treatment Plant in Mission Viejo
Demolish the existing 3 million gallon/day Oso Creek Water Reclamation Plant Read on... -
We will miss our friend, Nick Salb
To know Nick was to love Nick. Read on... -
7 Things You Can Do Now to Save Water During the Drought
Drought conditions are here. Take action early. Read on... -
Wastewater Leak in Coto de Caza
Untimely "trick" Read on... -
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Recycled Water Is Coming to Rancho Santa Margarita
RSM uses over 265 million gallons of fresh drinking water for watering common areas - we have a plan to bring local, reliable, and sustainable water to RSM. Read on... -
Employee Spotlight: Rainy & Kenny
A Santa Margarita Water District Love Story Nine Years in the Making Read on... -
Opinion: President Charles Gibson
"...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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Duckling Rescue
SMWD crews rescue three ducklings from a storm drain. Read on... -
How California’s Drought Affects You
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... -
SMWD is a Family Affair for these Father and Son Veterans
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... -
Landscape Virtual Classes
Santa Margarita Water District offers free landscape classes throughout the year. Check out our new offerings for Smart Irrigation Month. Read on... -
Employee Spotlight
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... -
General Manager, Dan Ferons celebrates 35 years at SMWD
He helped build water supply resiliency for south Orange County Read on... -
Orange County Leaders Join SMWD to Celebrate Trampas Canyon Dam and Reservoir dedication
OC's largest recycled water reservoir receives its first drops of water. Read on... -
In Trampas Canyon, a Vision of the Future Captured with Brush and Paint
Dan Ferons' latest painting illuminates the District’s historic infrastructure project, the Trampas Canyon Dam and Reservoir. Read on... -
WaterWorks Garden is a Certified Wildlife Habitat
The garden was designed with the goal of creating a landscape both the public and wildlife can enjoy Read on... -
Board Approves Lower Tax Rates
Customers in Rancho Santa Margarita, Las Flores, Ladera Ranch, Esencia, and Sendero will see lower property tax bills for the coming year. Read on... -
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SMWD Creates Reliable Supply Close to Home
“If you’re going to bring water from 400 miles away, you ought to reuse it as many times as you can before you let it go,” Ferons said. Read on... -
2020 Water Quality Report Now Available Online
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... -
On Tap eNewsletter Now Available
Water quality, DIY leak check, and more in the June 2020 On Tap eNewsletter. Read on... -
Board Approves Smaller Budget with No Rate Increase Amid COVID-19
Customer Assistance Program Expanded and Capital Improvements Continue Read on... -
Water Service During a Power Outage
SMWD is prepared to continue providing high-quality drinking water and wastewater services. Read on... -
Frank Ury Appointed to Board of Directors
"Frank understands the value of water and the important role that SMWD plays in water supply reliability for south Orange County." Read on... -
Capistrano Dispatch: City Approves Framework for Potential Water Transfer Agreement
The city’s plans to annex its utilities department took another step forward Read on... -
District Approves San Juan Watershed Project EIR & Ocean Desalination
SMWD continues to focus on diversifying its water supply portfolio Read on... -
Director Wilson Served the District for 19 Years
Charley has helped shape water policy throughout the State of California Read on... -
San Juan Watershed Project Final EIR Available
The Project has the capacity to provide 5.6 billion gallons of local, reliable water to South Orange County residents Read on... -
OC Register: New Trampas reservoir in south O.C. overcoming hurdles; public tours offered May 4
Long-term savings to be gleaned by reducing the need for imported water Read on... -
Tours of Trampas Canyon Reservoir Part of Water Festival
San Clemente Times, by Fred Swegles Read on... -
The Big Dig: Trampas Canyon Reservoir to Serve as South County's Largest Water Project
The 1.6 billion gallon recycled water reservoir will be the largest of its kind in Orange County. Read on... -
Director Wilson Served on OC LAFCO for Nearly Two Decades
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... -
SMWD Manager Updates Utilities Commission on Negotiations
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... -
Santa Margarita Water District Selected by San Juan Capistrano as Preferred Water Provider
Water supply reliability, infrastructure investment and interagency collaboration noted as key factors that set Santa Margarita Water District apart Read on... -
City (San Juan) to Negotiate Water Transfer with Santa Margarita
The city of San Juan Capistrano will begin negotiating the transfer of its water utilities with Santa Margarita Water District. Read on... -
Water Levels Rise by 43 Million Gallons
In just 24 hours, the service area received 4.25" of rain Read on... -
2018 Year In Review
A year investing in infrastructure and building on the foundation of our water reliability programs. Read on... -
Having financial difficulties?
We know that life can get complicated sometimes. We're here to help. Read on... -
Santa Margarita Water District is the best fit for San Juan Capistrano - Orange County Register
Opinion Editorial by Carolyn Cavecche, President and CEO of the Orange County Taxpayers Association. Read on... -
World Toilet Day
When nature calls...we need a toilet. Read on... -
On Tap Newsletter Now Available
Sign up the eNewsletter by entering your email in the footer of our website Read on... -
Imagine a Day Without Water
If you’ve never experienced it before, it’s hard to imagine a day without water. Read on... -
Meet the Faces + Places of SMWD
It takes a complex system and cadre of water professionals to deliver safe drinking water to your tap. Read on... -
Ready to Respond in an Emergency
SMWD's preparedness efforts include multifaceted plants, projects, tasks, trainings, and planning. Read on... -
New Website & Customer Portal to Better Serve You
Returning customer portal users will be prompted to update the account password at first login to ensure the security of the account. Read on... -
Your Drinking Water Meets or Exceeds Cleanliness Standards
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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District to Host Blood Drive
Schedule your appointment today by visiting redcrossblood.org use sponsor code: SMWD. Read on... -
SMWD's Lake Mission Viejo Advanced Treated Water Facility Receives Award from Green Technology
First Lake in California to Use Advanced Treated Water for Lake Refill Read on... -
Santa Margarita Water District Breaks Ground on New Recycled Water Reservoir
The 1.6 billion gallon (5,000 AF) reservoir will enhance water reliability and storage capacity in south Orange County. Read on... -
Bond Refunding to Save Talega Ratepayers $9 Million
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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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.
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