VanderWerff Well Construction Project
Map showing location of drilling for the VWCP
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About

 

OCWD 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.​

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Why is the project needed?

 

  • Increases access to our local water supply.

  • Provides a reliable local water supply in the event of a disaster. 

  • Addresses increased state water quality standards.

More information is available at eocwd.com/pfas 

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Construction Timeline (Drilling) 

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construction phase on a groundwater treatment facility
construction phase on a groundwater treatment facility

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sound wall being constructede
sound wall being constructede

sound wall being constructed

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drilling preparations begin
drilling preparations begin

drilling preparations begin

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Impacts during construction

 

  • Noise and vibration related to well drilling and other construction activities. 

  • Impacts are expected to be the greatest for the two weeks following the start of construction. 

  • Well drilling activity schedule: Monday-Saturday 24 hours a day for enhanced stability and reduce the overall project duration.

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Mitigation Measures

 

  • Soundwalls will be installed to decrease noise levels.

  • Noise levels will be monitored.

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