A MESSAGE TO OUR READERS:
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The world has changed and we are all changing with it. Like so many, the Municipal Water District of Orange County is adjusting to this new virtual way of doing business. Our Committee and Board Meetings are being conducted via Zoom, and our employees are working from home. I want to assure you that while things are in no way normal, we are still working diligently in the best interest of our stakeholders. We remain engaged with Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, our Member Agencies, legislators, and partners. Our emergency response group (Water Emergency Response Organization of Orange County (WEROC)) and our Public Affairs department are working in close concert with the County Department of Public Health and all of the arms of the Emergency Operations Center to ensure that we remain ready to address any water emergencies, factual information is available to the public, and our message of safe, reliable, uninterrupted water service is clear amidst all of the chaos. No one is certain how long this will last, but we will get through this. In the meantime, stay healthy and take care of each other.
Sincerely,
Robert Hunter, General Manager, MWDOC
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ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
March 22, 2020
A public service announcement to Orange County residents and businesses was featured in the Sunday edition of the Orange County Register on March 22. The Municipal Water District of Orange County and Family of Orange County Water Providers prepared the announcement, assuring readers that tap water is safe, and can continue to be trusted. Providing safe, clean, reliable water is our daily commitment to customers, in times of calm, and in unprecedented times of crisis like COVID-19.
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YOUR TAP WATER IS...
Safe. Clean. Reliable.
The Municipal Water District of Orange County's (MWDOC) latest video reminds Orange County residents that tap water remains safe, clean, and reliable. Orange County water providers are taking the necessary steps to ensure that service to you and your family or business will continue uninterrupted, and that your drinking water is healthy, available, and plentiful.
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FIRST-EVER PERMANENTLY INSTALLED HELI-HYDRANT
Yorba Linda Water District
This past year, the Yorba Linda Water District (YLWD) collaborated with Whaling Fireline Equipment Inc., Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA), and Orange County Sheriff's Department (OCSD) to develop the first-ever permanently installed Heli-Hydrant located at Santiago Reservoir in Yorba Linda. The Heli-Hydrant is a 12-foot in diameter tank that can be controlled remotely by helicopters or crews on the ground. Upon activation, the tank fills with water and continues to refill with water until
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WEROC PROVIDING CRITICAL SUPPORT DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Damon Micalizzi, Director of Public Affairs, MWDOC
It didn’t take long for the Municipal Water District of Orange County’s (MWDOC) new Director of Emergency Management to be put to the test. “This is unlike anything I have ever experienced before,” said Vicki Osborn, who leads the Water Emergency Response Organization of Orange County (WEROC), a program administered by MWDOC aimed at supporting and managing countywide emergency preparedness, planning.
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2019/2020 WATER YEAR, A ROLLER COASTER YEAR SO FAR
Kevin Hostert, Water Resources Analyst, MWDOC
Like much of 2020 so far, the 2019-20 California Water Year has been a roller coaster. Northern and Southern California have experienced months with both average and above average precipitation, while the Upper Colorado River Basin has seen an incredibly consistent and average water year. So what does all this mean to Orange County water supply and water availability? First, we have to understand where we are with imported water storage in Southern California. The last two out of three years have seen
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WATER LOSS CONTROL SHARED SERVICES PROGRAM DELIVERS PROMISING RESULTS
Rachel Davis, Water Loss Control Programs Supervisor, MWDOC
The Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) has been providing participating member agencies with water loss control technical assistance since 2016. Early into the technical assistance program, it became clear that many of the participating agencies were interested in completing system leak detection surveys, and other field based water loss control activities, but lacked the staffing and expertise to complete the tasks in
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2020 MWDOC WATER AWARENESS POSTER CONTEST: DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS EXTENDED TO MAY 4!
Traci Muldoon, Public Affairs Assistant, MWDOC
Looking for something fun for the kids to do at home? The Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) is now accepting entries for the 2020 MWDOC Water Awareness Poster Contest! For over three decades, the art contest has encouraged Orange County students to take a closer look at our most precious natural resource – water – and discover for themselves how important it is for humans, animals, the environment, and our way of life. The contest is usually open to all Orange County students from Kindergarten to 12
th
grade; however, in response to the current crisis, and to support teachers and parents in their quest to keep children occupied and engaged at home
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ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS CORNER
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UPDATE
: 2020 Wyland National Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation & MWDOC OC Breakaway Competition
A message from our friends at the Wyland Foundation
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In light of our cities’ needs to respond and plan around COVID-19, the Wyland Foundation National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation will be postponed until further notice. Thank you to the hundreds of participating cities who have already committed. We hope to reschedule the Mayor’s Challenge campaign for August 2020 as part of National Water Quality Month, and will provide updates as new information becomes available
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EARTH DAY CELEBRATES 50 YEARS!
April 22, 2020
Earth Day is a global event held each year to raise awareness about the quality and sustainability of our planet’s natural resources. As Earth Day celebrates 50 years of public awareness, we encourage you to take a moment to appreciate all of the things that make our planet such a great place to live. Water is life after all. If we each do our part to protect it, we will have a healthy, plentiful supply for generations to come.
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EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS
MWDOC Grab-and-Go Water Lessons
To combat and contain the COVID-19 pandemic, “shelter in place” or “stay at home” initiatives have been enacted, and schools across the globe have closed. Because of this, millions of learners will experience education interruption, including those who would receive and benefit from the Municipal Water District of Orange County’s (MWDOC)
School Programs
. MWDOC has been working closely with the
Orange County Department of Education
, and will begin to provide vetted water-centric, science-based activities that students can complete at home. We sincerely hope that these activities will offer relief and confidence to parents and educators during this time of uncertainty. Stay tuned!
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FESTIVAL OF WHALES PARADE
March 7, 2020
Ricky Raindrop, local celebrity and the Municipal Water District of Orange County’s School Program mascot, has been the symbol for good water stewardship in Orange County for nearly five decades! Over the years, Ricky has been spotted at a variety of OC family-friendly community events, and was last seen “on the run” at the 49th annual Dana Point Festival of Whales Parade. Ricky joined South Coast Water District staff and their families in the celebration procession to inspire OC residents of all ages to use water wisely.
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FAVORITE TWEETS AND POSTS
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Did you know? Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is the largest consumer of energy generated by Hoover Dam, receiving nearly 1/3 of the electricity produced by the power plant!
#WaterWednesday
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Instagram, February 26
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Yorba Linda Water District hosted local officials to demonstrate a unique fire hydrant for helicopters. Helicopters can use the Heli Hydrant to refill their tanks close to a wildfire, saving time. Orange County Fire Authority pilots tackled strong winds to show this innovative solution to wildfires.
#OCisWaterSmart
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bit.ly/Heli-Hydrant
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Facebook, February 25
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Remember to turn off the faucet while you scrub your hands! 20 seconds of scrubbing can waste almost a gallon of water each time!
#OCisWaterSmart
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Facebook, March 11
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