Notice of March 10 public hearing
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
IRVINE RANCH WATER DISTRICT
PUBLIC HEARING ON THE STATUS OF VACANCIES AND RECRUITMENT
AND RETENTION EFFORTS OF THE IRVINE RANCH WATER DISTRICT
NOTICE is hereby given that the IRVINE RANCH WATER DISTRICT (IRWD) will hold a public hearing, in accordance with Government Code Section 3502.3, regarding the status of vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts undertaken by the District. The purpose of the hearing will be to share information and identify any necessary changes to policies, procedures, and recruitment activities that may be hampering hiring; to receive a presentation, if requested, from the employee organization that represents certain District positions; and to invite and solicit public comments on the status of vacancies and the recruitment and retention efforts of the District.
Government Code Section 3502.3 requires IRWD to hold a public hearing on the status of vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts undertaken by the District each fiscal year, and to identify any necessary changes to policies, procedures, and recruitment activities that may be hampering hiring.
Additional information about IRWD’s recruitment and retention efforts may be obtained by contacting IRWD’s Human Resources Department at (949) 453-5349, and additional information about this public hearing may be obtained by contacting Kristine Swan, IRWD’s District Secretary, at (949) 453-5300.
The Board of Directors of IRWD will hold the hearing on Monday evening, March 10, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as is reasonably practicable, in the Board Room of the offices of IRWD located at 15600 Sand Canyon Avenue, Irvine.
Dated: February 24, 2025
Kristine Swan, District Secretary,
IRVINE RANCH WATER DISTRICT
and the Board of Directors thereof
Annual Fix a Leak Workshop is March 15
Did you know? Household leaks waste nearly 900 billion gallons of water each year in the U.S. That’s equal to the annual water use of 11 million homes.
Fix a Leak Week in March is a nationwide initiative empowering everyone to repair even minor leaks before they become major problems.
You can learn more by attending IRWD’s Fix a Leak Workshop from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, March 15. Sign up at IRWD.com/events.
Annual poster contest now accepting entries
Calling all young illustrators in our service area! Round up your art supplies and show off your creative chops in IRWD’s annual Water Awareness Poster Contest.
Students in grades K-12 are encouraged to participate by creating a poster showcasing what this year’s theme means to them: “Water Heroes: Saving Every Drop.”
Entries will be judged for originality, artistic ability, and adherence to the water efficiency theme and contest rules. Finalists will have a chance to win an iPad from the Municipal Water District of Orange County, and could be selected for a spot on Metropolitan Water District of Southern California’s annual water awareness calendar.
Contest entries are due to IRWD by Feb. 26.
For contest rules and guidelines, visit IRWD.com/postercontest.
Fire hydrants are an important part of your water service
There are about 20,000 IRWD-owned fire hydrants stationed throughout the District’s service area. These fire hydrants and the water distributed from them provide the reliable source of fire protection expected by our customers.
IRWD, like other water suppliers in Orange County, owns and maintains these hydrants to aid the Orange County Fire Authority and other firefighting entities in extinguishing fires that threaten the properties we serve.
The hydrants are also used by the District for water system operations and maintenance.
Read on about hydrant location, placement and more: irwd.com/services/fire-hydrants
Traveling art show on display at IRWD headquarters
We are excited to announce the arrival of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) 2025 Traveling Art Show at IRWD, featuring the 2024 Water Awareness Poster Contest! As part of our partnership with MWD, IRWD is proud to host the showcase.
This exhibit, showcasing the winning posters from the 2025 Water Awareness Calendar, is now on display in the lobby at IRWD headquarters (15600 Sand Canyon Ave., Irvine) from January 16 through February 3.
This year’s theme “Being Water Wise Is…”, is captured through the creative ways students from Kindergarten through 12th grade express their thoughts on saving and protecting our most precious resource — water. We encourage you to take a moment to enjoy these artistic perspectives.
Don't forget to check out IRWD's own winning poster, proudly displayed near the main entrance.
IRWD headquarters is open Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
