Replace Water-Guzzling Toilets – Save Money
IRWD Rebates Available
Did you know that your toilet is one of the biggest water users in your home? Replace that water-guzzler with a new high-efficiency toilet and not only save money on your water bill, but receive a rebate at the same time.
Toilet flushing accounts for nearly 30 percent of water use inside the home. With a high-efficiency toilet, you could save more than 8,000 gallons of water per year. Rebates start at $50 for qualifying toilets.
Please visit www.socalwatersmart.com for rebate information.
Look For Your IRWD Water Quality Report
Available Online
Wonder if your water is safe? Wonder no longer – your Irvine Ranch Water District Water Quality Report will spell it out for you and ensure that your water meets and exceeds all state and federal guidelines.
“IRWD prepares this informative report for our customer each June,” said Shannon Reed, Public Affairs Manager. “We are advising our customers that we are now providing the reports online to reduce costs and be environmentally friendly.”
But if you would like a hard copy, we are happy to mail one to you. Just send us a message at info@irwd.com with the subject line, “Water Quality Report.” You may also request a report by calling (949) 453-5500.
The Water Quality Report, also known as a Consumer Confidence Report, is available year-round online for your convenience. Visit www.irwd.com/water-report to view online.
The Water Quality Report provides information on where water comes from, water testing results, and how water quality compares with regulatory standards. Additionally, the report answers commonly asked questions about water quality.
Liquid News
New Headworks Goes Online
For the first time, raw wastewater was diverted into the newly constructed North Influent Interceptor, the new headworks and the new primary sedimentation tanks at the Michelson Water Recycling Plant.
Construction to expand the plant from treating 18 million gallons of wastewater per day to 28 million gallons of wastewater per day began nearly four years ago.
The connection took place on May 15. But for this to be successful, several things happened at once. During construction of the tie-in, all sewer flow was routed from a line along Michelson Drive at Harvard Avenue in order to inspect the lines. Collection Systems staff performed closed circuit TV inspections and cleaning of the influent sewer between MWRP and the 405 Freeway, including the sewer siphon under the San Diego Creek at Michelson. The shutdown took place over a 24-hour period.
Meanwhile, a 54-inch sewer plug was inserted in the existing pipe near the entrance to MWRP and a custom fiberglass insert was installed into the north influent interceptor structure.
Flow from the north now flows to the new headworks, which is the first stop for the treatment of raw wastewater. Construction will continue on the South Influent Interceptor and eventually, the old headworks will be demolished.
The project is anticipated to be completed later this year. More information on the Michelson plant expansion is located on our website.
You’re Invited: IRWD Hosts Blood Drive
UCI Bloodmobile
Irvine Ranch Water District will be holding its annual spring blood drive on Tuesday, March 19, 2013, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The UC Irvine bloodmobile will be located at the rear of the IRWD parking lot at 15600 Sand Canyon Avenue, Irvine, near the Waterworks Way entrance. The public is invited to participate. IRWD has held blood drives for the past 20 years.
This drive will benefit Orange County’s only Level I Trauma Center. All donors will receive their choice of a t-shirt or a pint of Baskin Robbins ice cream.
In order to donate, donors must:
Be 17 years of age or older and weigh more than 110 pounds, have a valid photo ID (driver's license, passport, employee or student ID are acceptable), be in good health, eat a healthy meal and drink plenty of fluids prior to donation and finish all antibiotics prior to your donation and be symptom-free from any infection or illness
All prospective donors will complete a donor history questionnaire and blood work each time they donate. They must not have had a tattoo within the past year and provide a list of specific destinations and time periods they have traveled outside of the United State in the previous year.
Potential donors may go to https://www.healthcare.uci.edu/blooddrive/Default.aspx?id=irwd to register. Appointments are available every 15 minutes.
Contact: Shannon Reed, Public Affairs Manager
reeds@irwd.com, (949) 453-5500
IRWD & Home Depot Garden-Friendly Event
IRWD Partners with Lake Forest Home Depot for Garden-Friendly Water Conservation Plant Event
Location:
Home Depot - Lake Forest
20021 Lake Forest Drive
March 9, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- Learn how to plant a water-efficient landscape
- Special discounts on select varieties of attractive water-efficient plants
- Local expert gardeners on hand to answer all your questions
- Certified Home Depot Nursery consultants can assist you with your selections
- IRWD staff will showcase incentive programs and services
- Vendor displays, educational demonstrations, giveaways and more
*Print and present this calendar page at the IRWD booth at the Home Depot events for a special prize*
