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We would like to remind all customers that with the milder temperatures, your lawn needs less water to stay healthy. The 2 day-a-week watering schedule for East Orange County Water District began on November 1 and continues through March 31. Want to take advantage of the winter rainfall? Consider rain barrels! Setting up a rain barrel at home to capture the abundance of rainwater from your roof is an easy way to save money and keep your landscape happy. Water captured in rain barrels can be saved for later in order to water your lawn, garden, or indoor plants. Plants actually prefer rainwater because it is naturally “soft” and free of chemicals! Rain barrels are an effective way to minimizes the amount of water flowing into your storm drains, sewer systems and local waterways. Check out our rebates on rain barrels and other water saving devices by clicking here. And remember: turn off your sprinklers and irrigation systems on rainy days!

With the change of season, 2 day-a-week watering is now in effect. The new schedule began on November 1 and continues through March 31. To learn more about conservation and fabulous landscaping ideas, click here.

EOCWD is conducting an inventory, identification, and removal of lead service lines, if found, to ensure the safety of drinking water and to maintain compliance with the EPA’s Lead and Copper Rules. To meet this obligation, our field team will be conducting inspections on every water meter in our system until October 2024. This process will involve accessing meter boxes to uncover water lines and accurately identify their materials. Additionally, we are also checking the service line material where the line enters the customer’s dwelling. While we do not anticipate discovering any lead service lines, we are actively confirming the material of all service lines during this period. For further information or any questions, please feel free to contact us at 714-538-5815 or visit https://www.epa.gov/ground-water-and-drinking-water/revised-lead-and-copper-rule.

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Join forces with the East Orange County Water District to safeguard our sewer system and protect the environment. The illicit disposal of construction waste, particularly pool plaster, poses a threat to our surroundings and burdens our community with extra maintenance expenses. The presence of construction debris and pool plaster in pipes causes: These materials and potential spills can: Let us unite in preserving the beauty of our environment. Ensure that construction materials are responsibly disposed of by using authorized disposal facilities. Educate your contractors about proper waste management, fostering a culture of responsible waste disposal. Below are a series of images showing a clean manhole, a manhole filled with construction debris, and a pile of hardened debris removed from a manhole. Spread the word by sharing this information with your colleagues, neighbors, contractors, and friends. Together, we can raise awareness and promote lawful waste practices. By preventing illegal dumping, we can significantly reduce maintenance costs and allocate resources to other services that benefit our community. If you witness any incidents of illegal dumping, we urge you to report them promptly by calling (714)538-5815 or emailing us at eoch2o@eocwd.com. Let us collaborate in reducing sewer maintenance costs, protecting our environment, and building a thriving community!

EOCWD is constructing a new groundwater well and, in partnership with the Orange County Water District, a water treatment facility at 210 North McPherson Road in Orange. The new VanderWerff Well will serve the District’s water customers and enhance available local water supply resources. Join us to learn more about the VanderWerff Well Construction Project at a community coffee event! Meet the outreach team, get an overview of the project, planned improvements and construction schedule. Obtain contact info and ask questions while you enjoy some morning refreshments at this neighborhood gathering. When: Saturday, July 24th • 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. Where: EOCWD District Office, 185 N McPherson Road, Orange

With the change of season, 3 day-a-week watering is now in effect. The new schedule begins on April 1 and continues through October 31. To learn more about conservation and fabulous landscaping ideas, click here.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors (“Board”) of the East Orange County Water District (“EOCWD”) at its regularly scheduled meeting on November 18, 2021 at 5 P.M., will invite public input regarding the draft trustee area map plan scenarios attached to this notice. Click here to to download and view the PDFs. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e)(2), and in light of California Governor Gavin Newsom’s declaration of a State of Emergency as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic, for which State and Orange County Public Health Officials have continued to recommend measures to promote social distancing and/or findings of the Board relative to imminent threats to the health and safety of meeting attendees, there will be no physical in-person location for this meeting. Interested persons will be able to attend and submit comments either by Zoom or by telephone (information below). Any person desiring to make comments, or present information to the Board may do so live on the Zoom videoconference or via telephone during the public hearing, or by e-mailing comments at least 30 minutes prior to the meeting to Sylvia Prado at sprado@eocwd.com. Written comments may also be submitted to the Board, care of Ms. Prado, at the District Office located at 185 N. McPherson Rd., Orange, CA 92869, provided such comments are delivered before the conclusion of the hearing. The meeting may be accessed at the following: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84070236480?pwd=R3JkRENheExRa1IvSFFMMTZTQWpGdz09 or via short link http://bit.ly/3nCm3eR . To Access the meeting by Phone: Dial: (669) 900-6833 Meeting ID: 840 7023 6480 Passcode: 558073 This public hearing is part of the statutory process for establishing a “by-trustee area” elections system. In a by-trustee area elections system, the East Orange County Water District would be divided into trustee areas and each member of the Board of Directors would be elected by only the registered voters in the particular trustee area where the Board member resides. The Board of Directors is currently elected using an at-large elections system, in which all Directors are elected by voters of the entire District. At two previous public hearings, held on August 19, 2021, and September 16, 2021, the District’s demographer received input into the creation of draft trustee area map plan scenarios. By law, the District must conduct at least two public hearings on the map plans before selecting a final by-trustee area election map plan for the election of Directors commencing in November of 2022. This is the first such hearing. Questions or comments should be directed to General Manager David Youngblood, care of Sylvia Prado, at sprado@eocwd.com or (714) 538-5815.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors (“Board”) of the East Orange County Water District (“EOCWD”) at its regularly scheduled meeting on October 21, 2021 at 5:00 P.M., will invite public input regarding the draft trustee area map plan scenarios attached to this notice. Click here to to download and view the PDFs. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e)(2), and in light of California Governor Gavin Newsom’s declaration of a State of Emergency as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic, for which State and Orange County Public Health Officials have continued to recommend measures to promote social distancing and/or findings of the Board relative to imminent threats to the health and safety of meeting attendees, there will be no physical in-person location for this meeting. Interested persons will be able to attend and submit comments either by Zoom or by telephone (information below). Any person desiring to make comments, or present information to the Board may do so live on the Zoom videoconference or via telephone during the public hearing, or by e-mailing comments at least 30 minutes prior to the meeting to Sylvia Prado at sprado@eocwd.com. Written comments may also be submitted to the Board, care of Ms. Prado, at the District Office located at 185 N. McPherson Rd., Orange, CA 92869, provided such comments are delivered before the conclusion of the hearing. The meeting may be accessed at the following: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84070236480?pwd=R3JkRENheExRa1IvSFFMMTZTQWpGdz09 or via short link http://bit.ly/3nCm3eR To Access the meeting by Phone: Dial: (669) 900-6833 Meeting ID: 840 7023 6480 Passcode: 558073 This public hearing is part of the statutory process for establishing a “by-trustee area” elections system. In a by-trustee area elections system, the East Orange County Water District would be divided into trustee areas and each member of the Board of Directors would be elected by only the registered voters in the particular trustee area where the Board member resides. The Board of Directors is currently elected using an at-large elections system, in which all Directors are elected by voters of the entire District. At two previous public hearings, held on August 19, 2021, and September 16, 2021, the District’s demographer received input into the creation of draft trustee area map plan scenarios. By law, the District must conduct at least two public hearings on the map plans before selecting a final by-trustee area election map plan for the election of Directors commencing in November of 2022. This is the first such hearing. Questions or comments should be directed to General Manager David Youngblood, care of Sylvia Prado, at sprado@eocwd.com or (714) 538-5815.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors (“Board”) of the East Orange County Water District (“EOCWD”) at its regularly scheduled meeting beginning on September 15, 2021, at 5:00 P.M., will invite public input via virtual presentation regarding the composition of trustee areas prior to the initiation of the map-drawing process. The public hearing will be held at the District Office located at 185 N. McPherson Rd., Orange, CA 92869. Pursuant to California Governor’s Executive Order No. N-29-20, executed on March 17, 2020, and currently effective through September 30, 2021, there will be no public location to attend this meeting and/or hearing in-person. Interested persons will be able to attend and submit comments either by Zoom or by telephone (information below). Any person desiring to make comments, or present information to the Board may do so live on the Zoom videoconference or via telephone, or by e-mailing any and all comments at least 30 minutes prior to the meeting to Sylvia Prado at sprado@eocwd.com. Written comments may also be submitted to the Board, care of Ms. Prado, at the above-referenced District Office, provided such comments are delivered before the conclusion of the hearing. The meeting may be accessed at the following: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89914216324?pwd=aUxNVkpsb3pndmZYZWJodWRmYWxqdz09 or short link https://bit.ly/2YqTev0 To Access the meeting by Phone: Dial: (669) 900-6833 Meeting ID: 899 1421 6324 Passcode: 920923 This public hearing is part of the statutory process for establishing a “by-trustee area” elections system. In a by-trustee area elections system, EOCWD would be divided into trustee areas and each Board member would be elected by only the registered voters in the particular trustee area where the Board member resides. The Board is currently elected using an at-large elections system, in which all Board members are elected by voters of the entire East Orange County Water District. This public hearing is the second of two hearings held for the purpose of receiving public input regarding the composition of the trustee areas to be formed and the criteria the demographer will be directed to consider in drafting trustee areas, which will be the subject of future hearings before the Board. Questions or comments should be directed to General Manager David Youngblood, care of Sylvia Prado, at sprado@eocwd.com or (714) 538-5815.

A previously deferred rate increase will now go into effect August 1, 2021, for retail water customers. The rate increase had been part of a multi-year phased approach and was first approved in 2016 by the EOCWD Board of Directors. The increase was deferred in early 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to assist residents and businesses who may have faced job losses or closures. The district also took steps to reduce costs, such as deferring capital improvements and a freeze on staff pay raises. The rate increase approved in 2016 came in response to rising costs to deliver water to residents, including costs for imported water and essential infrastructure investments. More information on the approved rate change is available here. It’s been a challenging year for everyone, and at EOCWD it’s been no different. As always, we have remained committed to providing our rate payers hometown service, fiscal discipline and direct accountability.

The Board of Directors of the East Orange County Water District has appointed David Youngblood as General Manager, a district official announced today. Youngblood replaces longtime district head Lisa Ohlund, who has served since 2009 and retires at the end of this year. “On behalf of my fellow board members, I want to thank Lisa Ohlund for capping her 38-year career serving water and wastewater customers with us here at East Orange County Water District,” said Board President Doug Davert. “We are proud to appoint David Youngblood as our new General Manager. He brings 25 years of experience in water resource management here in Orange County with both public sector and private consulting experience.” Most recently, Youngblood led engineering and operations at the Laguna Beach County Water District and previously led engineering efforts at both the South Coast Water District and Orange County Water District. Prior to those public sector engagements, Youngblood worked for several prominent engineering firms in the county. Youngblood has also maintained an involvement with industry organizations and previously served as president of the Orange County Water Association. “I want to thank the board of EOCWD for the trust they have placed in my abilities,” said Youngblood. “I look forward to working with the district staff to continue delivering high-quality water and sewer service. I’m also eager to lead the effort to deliver some truly challenging infrastructure projects in the near future while continuing to engage with our residents in North Tustin, Tustin and Orange, who have created a strong neighbor-focused community.” Youngblood’s priorities include continuing the district’s record of quality water and sewer service delivered in a fiscally responsible manner. He also plans to focus on protecting the district’s groundwater resources as well as the sewer reliability project planned for Tustin neighborhoods along Browning Avenue. EOCWD serves retail water customers in unincorporated North Tustin and the city of Orange. The district also provides wholesale water to area agencies in addition to maintaining and operating local sewers.