Post on 17-Aug-2015
Orange County Water
Orange County Water
The history of water in the OC and the businesses and
bodies of water that provide the residents of OC with their water needs
The history of water in the OC and the businesses and
bodies of water that provide the residents of OC with their water needs
Presented By:Leimomi KamiyaPresented By:Leimomi Kamiya
Sponsored by the Walter Schmid Center for International BusinessSponsored by the Walter Schmid Center for International Business
Walter Schmid1902-1995Businessman
& Entrepreneur
Walter Schmid1902-1995Businessman
& Entrepreneur
A severe drought in the
1860s devastated the OC’s prevailing
industry, cattle ranching
A severe drought in the
1860s devastated the OC’s prevailing
industry, cattle ranching
History
In 1969, court ruling finally
provided guarantee that
Santa Ana River water would flow through OC
In 1969, court ruling finally
provided guarantee that
Santa Ana River water would flow through OC
History
Santa Ana River is the county's
principal watercourse,
flowing through the middle of the
county from Northeast to Southwest
Santa Ana River is the county's
principal watercourse,
flowing through the middle of the
county from Northeast to Southwest
Santa Ana RiverSanta Ana River
The OC’s major tributary to the South and East is the Santiago Creek
The OC’s major tributary to the South and East is the Santiago Creek
Santiago CreekSantiago Creek
Aliso CreekAliso Creek
Aliso Creek is an Orange County
Watercourse
Aliso Creek is an Orange County
Watercourse
San Juan CreekSan Juan Creek
San Juan Creek is an Orange County Watercourse
San Juan Creek is an Orange County Watercourse
San Gabriel RiverSan Gabriel RiverIn the North, the San
Gabriel River briefly crosses into OC and exits into the Pacific on the Los Angeles-
Orange County line
In the North, the San Gabriel River briefly crosses into OC and exits into the Pacific on the Los Angeles-
Orange County line
Laguna LakesLaguna Lakes
Laguna Beach is home to the county's only
natural lakes, Laguna
Lakes
Laguna Beach is home to the county's only
natural lakes, Laguna
Lakes
Orange County Water District
Orange County Water District
The OCWD is located at 18700 Ward Street, Fountain Valley, CA
92708
The OCWD is located at 18700 Ward Street, Fountain Valley, CA
92708
Orange County Water District
Orange County Water District
The OCWD is a special district
formed in 1933 as an act by
the California Legislature
The OCWD is a special district
formed in 1933 as an act by
the California Legislature
Orange County Water District
Orange County Water District
OCWD manages large groundwater basin
under north and central OC.
OCWD manages large groundwater basin
under north and central OC.
Orange County Water District
Orange County Water District
OCWD protects the flow of the Santa Ana River into theOC, which is the primary source of
water replenishing the groundwater basin
OCWD protects the flow of the Santa Ana River into theOC, which is the primary source of
water replenishing the groundwater basin
Orange County Water District
Orange County Water District
A groundwater basin is a large natural
underground reservoir
that filters water as it
enters a basin & purifies the water
A groundwater basin is a large natural
underground reservoir
that filters water as it
enters a basin & purifies the water
Orange County Water District
Orange County Water District
The OCWD provides
water needs for 2.3
million OC residents
The OCWD provides
water needs for 2.3
million OC residents
Orange County Water District
Orange County Water District
The OCWD provides water to more than 14 cities in all of Orange
County
The OCWD provides water to more than 14 cities in all of Orange
County
Orange County Water District
Orange County Water District
The Yorba Linda Water District uses the groundwater in Orange County
The Yorba Linda Water District uses the groundwater in Orange County
Orange County Water District
Orange County Water District
The Serrano Water District uses the groundwater in Orange County
The Serrano Water District uses the groundwater in Orange County
Orange County Water District
Orange County Water District
The Southern California Water Company uses the groundwater in Orange County
The Southern California Water Company uses the groundwater in Orange County
Orange County Water District
Orange County Water District
The Irvine Ranch Water District
uses the groundwater in Orange County
The Irvine Ranch Water District
uses the groundwater in Orange County
Orange County Water District
Orange County Water District
The Mesa Consolidated Water District uses the groundwater in Orange
County
The Mesa Consolidated Water District uses the groundwater in Orange
County
Orange County Water District
Orange County Water District
The OCWD purchased land located
along Santa Ana River to allow percolation into
their deep amplifiers
The OCWD purchased land located
along Santa Ana River to allow percolation into
their deep amplifiers
Orange County Water District
Orange County Water District
The OCWD stores water for
replenishment purposes on land behind Prado Dam.
The OCWD stores water for
replenishment purposes on land behind Prado Dam.
Orange County Water District
Orange County Water District
OCWD has replenished and maintained the groundwater basin at safe levels while more
than doubling the basin’s annual yield
OCWD has replenished and maintained the groundwater basin at safe levels while more
than doubling the basin’s annual yield
Municipal Water District of Orange County
Municipal Water District of Orange County
The MWDOC is located at 18700 Ward
Street, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
The MWDOC is located at 18700 Ward
Street, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Municipal Water District of Orange County
Municipal Water District of Orange County
The MWDOC provides water
that is imported from
Northern California and the Colorado
River
The MWDOC provides water
that is imported from
Northern California and the Colorado
River
Municipal Water District of Orange County
Municipal Water District of Orange County
MWDOC is a member of the Metropolitan Water
District of Southern California (MET), which supplies imported water
to six Southern California counties
MWDOC is a member of the Metropolitan Water
District of Southern California (MET), which supplies imported water
to six Southern California counties
Municipal Water District of Orange County
Municipal Water District of Orange County
The MWDOC has a service area of approximately 600 square miles in
Orange County
The MWDOC has a service area of approximately 600 square miles in
Orange County
The Groundwater Replenishment
System
The Groundwater Replenishment
System
The Groundwater replenishment system is a water project that provides northern and
central Orange County with a new supplemental source of safe, high-quality
water
The Groundwater replenishment system is a water project that provides northern and
central Orange County with a new supplemental source of safe, high-quality
water
The Groundwater Replenishment System
The Groundwater Replenishment System
The Groundwater Replenishment System takes highly treated
sewer water and purifies it to levels that meet state and federal drinking
water standards - as pure as bottled water
The Groundwater Replenishment System takes highly treated
sewer water and purifies it to levels that meet state and federal drinking
water standards - as pure as bottled water
The Groundwater Replenishment System
The Groundwater Replenishment System A three-step
process that includes reverse
osmosis, microfiltration, ultraviolet light
and hydrogen peroxide advanced
oxidation treatment
A three-step process that
includes reverse osmosis,
microfiltration, ultraviolet light
and hydrogen peroxide advanced
oxidation treatment
The Groundwater Replenishment System
The Groundwater Replenishment System
Reverse osmosis uses pressure to force a solution
through a membrane and
allows the pure solvent to pass to the other side
Reverse osmosis uses pressure to force a solution
through a membrane and
allows the pure solvent to pass to the other side
Orange County FloodOrange County Flood
Most of Orange County is located on a flood plain
Most of Orange County is located on a flood plain
Orange County FloodsOrange County Floods
High flood flows caused a steel bridge to collapse on the Santa Ana River on January 19, 1916
High flood flows caused a steel bridge to collapse on the Santa Ana River on January 19, 1916
Orange County Floods
Orange County Floods
The storm of February 4-7, 1937 resulted in the highest four day
rainfall totals at several stations in the Santa Ana River basin
The storm of February 4-7, 1937 resulted in the highest four day
rainfall totals at several stations in the Santa Ana River basin
Orange County FloodsOrange County Floods
In1938, a series of heavy
rainstorm caused a storm, which
caused the Santa Ana River to overflow the
Santa Ana Canyon
In1938, a series of heavy
rainstorm caused a storm, which
caused the Santa Ana River to overflow the
Santa Ana Canyon
Orange County Floods
Orange County Floods
On September 21, 1939, a tropical rainstorm with heavy
winds struck the Huntington Beach coast
On September 21, 1939, a tropical rainstorm with heavy
winds struck the Huntington Beach coast
Orange County FloodsOrange County FloodsIn November of 1965, Southern
California experienced the
most significant rainfall flooding
since 1938
In November of 1965, Southern
California experienced the
most significant rainfall flooding
since 1938
Orange County Floods
Orange County Floods
In 1968,Wide Canyon Dam was constructed to control flood flows from a large drainage area prone to producing flash floods
In 1968,Wide Canyon Dam was constructed to control flood flows from a large drainage area prone to producing flash floods
Orange County Floods
Orange County FloodsFebruary 24, 1969,
almost 6 inches of rain fell,
overflowing dams and flooding
parks and nearby canyons in
Huntington Beach
February 24, 1969, almost 6 inches of rain fell,
overflowing dams and flooding
parks and nearby canyons in
Huntington Beach
Orange County FloodsOrange County Floods
2 storm periods in 1969
produced the greatest
flood peaks in the Santa Ana River at Riverside in
31 years
2 storm periods in 1969
produced the greatest
flood peaks in the Santa Ana River at Riverside in
31 years
Beaches and HarborsBeaches and Harbors
Aliso Beach Park features sandy beaches, rock promontories, and scenic coastal
foothills
Aliso Beach Park features sandy beaches, rock promontories, and scenic coastal
foothills
Beaches and HarborsBeaches and Harbors
Bolsa Chica State Beach is a
popular place for
surf fishing for perch, corbina,
croaker, cabezon and sand
shark
Bolsa Chica State Beach is a
popular place for
surf fishing for perch, corbina,
croaker, cabezon and sand
shark
Beaches and Harbors
Beaches and Harbors
Capistrano Beach during the summer offers free cold drinks, ice cream, candy and other food items
Beaches and HarborsBeaches and Harbors
Corona Del Mar Beach was used in the TV series,
Gilligan’s Island
Corona Del Mar Beach was used in the TV series,
Gilligan’s Island
Beaches and HarborsBeaches and Harbors
Crystal Cove Beach offers a 1,140 acre underwater park for
snorkelers and scuba divers
Crystal Cove Beach offers a 1,140 acre underwater park for
snorkelers and scuba divers
Beaches and HarborsBeaches and Harbors
At the turn of the 19th century, Dana Point was the only major harbor between San Diego and Santa
Barbara
At the turn of the 19th century, Dana Point was the only major harbor between San Diego and Santa
Barbara
Beaches and Harbors
Beaches and Harbors
Doheny State Beach is the readers' choice as the County's "Best Camping Site",
featuring California camping at its best
Doheny State Beach is the readers' choice as the County's "Best Camping Site",
featuring California camping at its best
Beaches and Harbors
Beaches and Harbors
Huntington Beach offers Sunset
Gondola Rides, which span six
islands in Sunset Beach and Huntington
Beach
Huntington Beach offers Sunset
Gondola Rides, which span six
islands in Sunset Beach and Huntington
Beach
Beaches and HarborsBeaches and HarborsLaguna Beach offers whale and dolphin
watch cruises and
is the location
for the MTV show Laguna
Beach
Laguna Beach offers whale and dolphin
watch cruises and
is the location
for the MTV show Laguna
Beach
Beaches and HarborsBeaches and Harbors
Newport Beach contains
seven islands and offers a catamaran
boat service to the
Catalina Island
Newport Beach contains
seven islands and offers a catamaran
boat service to the
Catalina Island
Beaches and HarborsBeaches and Harbors
Salt Creek Beach is at the
bottom of a hill and base of a cliff beneath the five diamond Ritz-Carlton
Laguna Niguel
Salt Creek Beach is at the
bottom of a hill and base of a cliff beneath the five diamond Ritz-Carlton
Laguna Niguel
Beaches and HarborsBeaches and Harbors
Seal Beach is named for the
seals that once swam the waters of this quaint seaside community
Seal Beach is named for the
seals that once swam the waters of this quaint seaside community
Beaches and Harbors
Beaches and Harbors
Sunset Beach offers soft sand, beach volleyball nets, ample restrooms and is
favored for windsurfing
Sunset Beach offers soft sand, beach volleyball nets, ample restrooms and is
favored for windsurfing
Special Thanks toSpecial Thanks to
Shauna FarleyThe Waltmar Business FoundationThe Orange County Water District
Chapman University
Shauna FarleyThe Waltmar Business FoundationThe Orange County Water District
Chapman University
Information Provided byInformation Provided by1. The Orange County Water District2. http://www.mwdoc.com3. http://www.ocwd.com4. http://www.gwrsystem.com/about/index.html5. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reverse_osmosis6. http://www.floodcontrol.co.riverside.ca.us/content/history.htm7. http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Ranch/1916/laflood.html8. http://www.hbsurfcity.com/history/floodhis.htm9. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Floods_in_California10. http://www.ocgov.com11. http://www.beachcalifornia.com12. http://www.parks.ca.gov/13. http://www.lagunabeach.com
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