District Update - February 2025

PFAS REGULATORY UPDATE
In February 2022 Serrano Water District and Orange County Water District completed construction on the PFAS Filtration Plant. Click here for more info.

The Santiago Reservoir Capital Improvement Project
After over 90 years of 25% ownership of the Santiago Reservoir, SWD has transfered its liability to the Irvine Ranch Water District in exchange for a new more reliable water supply backup connection to the Irvine Ranch Water Districts water system accross the Santiago Creek. This new connection will be completed over the next two-three years. 

Pressure Regulating Valve Maintenance
The District has over 20 large pressure regulating valves throughout the District that control flow and pressure within different zones. Staff has, in conjunction with contractors, been performing routine maintenance on these valves. This work does not interrupt normal service.

Systemwide Water Flow and Leak Detection Program
Staff has been fully trained in performing system wide water loss audits on the distribution system. This last year the District completed a full audit of the distribution system and repaired two leaks that were undetectable through normal visual indicators. Our District plans to perform these system audits bi-annually.