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Posted on: January 16, 2019

2018 Year In Review

2018 Year in Review

⇐Previous Water Levels Rise by 43 Million Gallons Next⇒ Having financial difficulties?

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SMWD Moves on Plans for Replacing Treatment Plant in Mission Viejo

Posted on: December 12, 2021

We will miss our friend, Nick Salb

Posted on: November 10, 2021

7 Things You Can Do Now to Save Water During the Drought

Posted on: November 10, 2021

Wastewater Leak in Coto de Caza

Posted on: November 10, 2021

SMWD Welcomes San Juan Capistrano to its Service Area

Posted on: November 10, 2021

Recycled Water Is Coming to Rancho Santa Margarita

Posted on: November 10, 2021

Employee Spotlight: Rainy & Kenny

Posted on: November 3, 2021

Opinion: President Charles Gibson

Posted on: October 4, 2021

Unanimous Approval to Provide Water and Wastewater Service to San Juan Capistrano

Posted on: August 19, 2021

Duckling Rescue

Posted on: June 30, 2021

How California’s Drought Affects You

Posted on: June 29, 2021

SMWD is a Family Affair for these Father and Son Veterans

Posted on: June 29, 2021

Landscape Virtual Classes

Posted on: June 25, 2021

Employee Spotlight

Posted on: April 1, 2021

2020 Outstanding Geotechnical Project Award

Posted on: March 30, 2021

Major Pipeline Repair April 4 - May 10

Posted on: March 30, 2021

Ongoing Dry Conditions

Posted on: March 30, 2021

New Infrastructure: Drinking Water Plant

Posted on: March 30, 2021

Women's History Month

Posted on: March 30, 2021

Board Elects Charles Gibson as Board President

Posted on: December 15, 2020

Rent & Utility Assistance Available Through the County

Posted on: February 23, 2021

2020 By the Numbers

Posted on: January 28, 2021

General Manager, Dan Ferons celebrates 35 years at SMWD

Posted on: October 21, 2020

Orange County Leaders Join SMWD to Celebrate Trampas Canyon Dam and Reservoir dedication

Posted on: October 14, 2020

In Trampas Canyon, a Vision of the Future Captured with Brush and Paint

Posted on: October 14, 2020

WaterWorks Garden is a Certified Wildlife Habitat

Posted on: September 16, 2020

Board Approves Lower Tax Rates

Posted on: September 10, 2020

Your Drinking Water is Safe

Posted on: September 21, 2020

SMWD Creates Reliable Supply Close to Home

Posted on: August 4, 2020

2020 Water Quality Report Now Available Online

Posted on: June 25, 2020

On Tap eNewsletter Now Available

Posted on: June 25, 2020

Board Approves Smaller Budget with No Rate Increase Amid COVID-19

Posted on: June 9, 2020

A Message from the Assistant General Manager

Posted on: April 24, 2020

Be Alert for Scams

Posted on: April 15, 2020

Flushing Etiquette

Posted on: April 15, 2020

Water Service During a Power Outage

Posted on: October 9, 2019

Frank Ury Appointed to Board of Directors

Posted on: September 5, 2019

Capistrano Dispatch: City Approves Framework for Potential Water Transfer Agreement

Posted on: August 23, 2019

District Approves San Juan Watershed Project EIR & Ocean Desalination

Posted on: June 24, 2019

Director Wilson Served the District for 19 Years

Posted on: August 1, 2019

San Juan Watershed Project Final EIR Available

Posted on: June 19, 2019

OC Register: New Trampas reservoir in south O.C. overcoming hurdles; public tours offered May 4

Posted on: April 27, 2019

Tours of Trampas Canyon Reservoir Part of Water Festival

Posted on: April 25, 2019

The Big Dig: Trampas Canyon Reservoir to Serve as South County's Largest Water Project

Posted on: April 11, 2019

Director Wilson Served on OC LAFCO for Nearly Two Decades

Posted on: April 10, 2019

SMWD Manager Updates Utilities Commission on Negotiations

Posted on: March 27, 2019

San Juan Capistrano eyes transferring its water utility to Santa Margarita Water District

Posted on: February 20, 2019

Santa Margarita Water District Selected by San Juan Capistrano as Preferred Water Provider

Posted on: February 24, 2019

City (San Juan) to Negotiate Water Transfer with Santa Margarita

Posted on: February 20, 2019

Water Levels Rise by 43 Million Gallons

Posted on: February 20, 2019

Having financial difficulties?

Posted on: January 28, 2019

Santa Margarita Water District is the best fit for San Juan Capistrano - Orange County Register

Posted on: January 9, 2019

World Toilet Day

Posted on: November 19, 2018

On Tap Newsletter Now Available

Posted on: November 1, 2018

Imagine a Day Without Water

Posted on: October 10, 2018

Meet the Faces + Places of SMWD

Posted on: October 6, 2018

Ready to Respond in an Emergency

Posted on: September 13, 2018

New Website & Customer Portal to Better Serve You

Posted on: July 8, 2018

Your Drinking Water Meets or Exceeds Cleanliness Standards

Posted on: June 26, 2018

Santa Margarita Water District Continues to be Recognized for Transparency

Posted on: March 28, 2018

District to Host Blood Drive

Posted on: July 10, 2018

SMWD's Lake Mission Viejo Advanced Treated Water Facility Receives Award from Green Technology

Posted on: April 18, 2018

Santa Margarita Water District Breaks Ground on New Recycled Water Reservoir

Posted on: April 22, 2018

Bond Refunding to Save Talega Ratepayers $9 Million

Posted on: August 24, 2017