Irvine Ranch Water District Honors the City of Tustin as a Key Partner in Service

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Contact: Shannon Reed, Public Affairs Manager
reeds@irwd.com, (949) 453-5500

IRWD and Tustin Share Long History, Legacies

The Irvine Ranch Water District Board of Directors at its August 22 meeting honored the City of Tustin as a key partner in service. Located in the heart of Orange County, Tustin embraces both the historical past of citrus groves and the promising future of a vibrant 21st Century economy.

"IRWD and Tustin have a long history together," said Interim General Manager Paul Cook. "IRWD serves about one third of Tustin’s residents while the city’s Public Works department provides water to remaining residents."

Tustin was incorporated in 1927 and is proud of its reputation for sound fiscal management and its progressive, business-friendly atmosphere. Their appreciation of their roots complements the IRWD look back on our own 50 years of growth. IRWD began serving Tustin residents in the 1970’s when the District acquired the Francis Mutual Water Company. Francis Mutual had wells they operated in Tustin. IRWD originally served the communities of Laurelwood and Peppertree, in addition to the Tustin Industrial Complex. In the late 1980’s, IRWD began providing water to the Tustin Ranch Development. IRWD and Tustin work cooperatively on the redevelopment of the Marine Corps Air Station.

Currently, IRWD is partnering with the City of Tustin on several IRWD projects. First, four new pipelines are being constructed to connect two IRWD operated wells on Mitchell Avenue to our new water treatment plant  that will soon be under construction on Edinger Avenue, and then to an existing IRWD water transmission pipeline along Harvard Avenue. Construction began this summer and will continue through spring 2012. The IRWD engineering and public affairs departments are in close contact with City of Tustin staff to ensure a successful project. 

The City of Tustin has been a great partner to Irvine Ranch Water District in all endeavors.  Through the years, we’ve worked through challenges to help Tustin residents. We’re looking forward to continuing the partnership.

Tustin Mayor Jerry Amante, holding plaque, stands with, from left, IRWD Board Member Peer Swan, Board President Steve LaMar, Board Member Mary Aileen Matheis, Interim General Manager Paul Cook and Board members John Withers and Doug Reinhart.

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