Drought-proof beauty
Purple pipe distinguishes IRWD’s recycled water system, but the concept behind it all is green.
Recycling provides an environmentally sustainable and drought-proof source of water for landscape irrigation, agriculture and business—treating and reusing a precious resource. Recycled water keeps our urban landscape lush throughout the year. And it saves on irrigation costs for homeowners associations, parks, medians, schools and golf coursesIn short, recycled water is... Continue Reading »
Summer marks the official start of fire season: a time when heat, dry brush and whipping winds create an incendiary threat to nature, homes and humans.
Irvine Ranch Water District keeps watch to respond to fires and any corresponding loss of power in our service area, patrolling canyon areas and monitoring remote operations. It’s our job to ensure that facilities are protected and that water continues to be delivered to your tap and made available to firefighters battling blazes.
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May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, which celebrates the achievements and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the U.S. — including more than 6.3 million in California.
Irvine Ranch Water District is honored to recognize how this diversity has enriched Irvine and cities throughout our service area.
Recently, IRWD met with leaders of multicultural organizations for a community breakfast. IRWD General Manager Paul Cook provided an overview of IRWD and it... Continue Reading »
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
IRVINE RANCH WATER DISTRICT
Public Hearing Regarding Proposed Final Action on a Transition to Division-Based Elections, and to Consider Adoption fo a Final Map of Division Boundaries and a Sequence of Elections
NOTICE is hereby given that the IRVINE RANCH WATER DISTRICT (IRWD) will hold a public hearing to consider final action on changing the elections pro... Continue Reading »
Car washes have two superpowers. They keep your car sparkly clean. And compared to washing a vehicle with a hose and soapy water, they can save water.
Checkered Flag Express Car Wash in Lake Forest is a star example. The local business was recently honored by IRWD as a certified WaterStar. By employing a water-recirculation system, it uses about 75% less drinking water on average for each vehicle washed, compared to traditional car wash methods. Recirculation technology retrieves water used in the washing... Continue Reading »
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