Congratulations to our newest WaterStar certified business, MP Biomedicals.

IRWD’s WaterStar program recognizes local businesses and restaurants for their sustainable practices and responsible water use that betters our community.

MP Biomedicals is a global life science company with headquarters in California and regional offices across the globe. The company offers a diverse portfolio of life science products, fine chemicals and diagnostics used in industries ranging from basic research to clinical diagnostics and pharmaceuticals. Over the past 50 years, MP Biomedicals has provided quality tools and expert services to assist its customers in making breakthrough discoveries and achieving scientific excellence.

MP Biomedicals’ indoor fixtures use water-efficient plumping products, including EPA Water Sense-certified toilets, faucets and showerheads that use less water and perform better than older models — saving water every single use. MP Biomedicals also irrigates its outdoor landscape with recycled water, which supports wide-ranging water conservation efforts. We applaud MP Biomedicals for its commitment to efficient use of water and caring about the community it is a part of!

Learn more about MP Biomedicals at mpbio.com/us.

If you’d like to learn how your business or restaurant can get WaterStar certified, visit IRWD.com/waterstar.

Congratulations to our newest WaterStar certified business, Moo Moo Hotpot.

IRWD’s WaterStar program recognizes local businesses and restaurants for their sustainable practices and responsible water use that betters our community.

Moo Moo Hotpot is an all-you-can-eat, highly customizable hotpot experience in Irvine that blends modern elegance with traditional Chinese elements — all while using water efficient equipment as part of its daily operations. Its kitchen includes EPA EnergyStar-certified dishwashers and ice-making machines, as well as low-flow spray valves. The restaurant’s toilets are also EPA Water Sense certified, meaning they use significantly less water per flush than standard, older models.

We applaud Moo Moo Hotpot for its commitment to efficient use of water and caring about the community it is a part of!

Moo Moo Hotpot is open daily 11 a.m.–11 p.m. and is located at 3967 Irvine Blvd., in Irvine. Enjoy daily lunch specials or unlimited all-you-can-eat dinners featuring tender wagyu beef, fresh seafood, and a wide selection of vegetables and condiments. Learn more at moomoohotpotoc.com.

If you’d like to learn how your business or restaurant can get WaterStar certified, visit IRWD.com/waterstar.

IRWD strives to keep customer rates as low as possible, and as a not-for-profit agency, we continually look for ways to reduce costs — because costs put pressure on rates.

When a customer uses a credit/debit card or other online service to pay their bill, the credit card companies charge IRWD for the transaction. Because of these increasing fees, and the rules that govern credit and debit card transactions, IRWD will no longer accept credit or debit cards for automatic payments effective July 1, 2025. This includes autopay using PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Venmo and other online payment services.

A no-fee, no-hassle autopay option

The best option for customers is to enroll in autopay using an eCheck or ACH payment as a no-hassle, no-fee option to ensure timely payments. To sign up, visit IRWD.com/paymybill, sign into your account (or register for one), choose autopay as your method of payment, and select eCheck/ACH as your payment option.

One-time payment options

Credit/debit cards and other online services like PayPal and Apple Pay will still be accepted for one-time payments, provided the customer assumes the cost of the fee charged by the company that processes those payments.

No-fee options for one-time payments include checks, money orders, and cashier checks via mail or brought to our Customer Service counter or drop box.

Cash payments can be made at these third-party locations.

For more information, go to IRWD.com/billpay.

Congratulations to our newest WaterStar certified business, Warehouse 72.

IRWD’s WaterStar program recognizes local businesses and restaurants for sustainable practices and responsible water use that betters our community.

Warehouse 72 is a modern bistro and bar inside the Hyatt Regency Irvine that strives to use water efficient equipment to better conserve this precious resource while operating as a full-service restaurant. Its dishwashers and ice-making machines are EPA EnergyStar certified models, its kitchen features low-flow spray valves and faucets, and its toilets use 20% less water per flush than standard, older models.

We commend Warehouse 72 for its commitment to efficient use of water and caring about our community!

Warehouse 72 is open daily 11 a.m.–11 p.m. Enjoy a unique dining experience for lunch or dinner where art and creativity intersect with cuisine. Learn more at irvine.warehouse72.com.

If you’d like to learn how your business or restaurant can get WaterStar certified, visit IRWD.com/waterstar.