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Southern California suffered through one of its worst droughts in history during the early 1990s and proved to be particularly damaging for Orange County. Relief would come soon, as Mesa Water’s first water storage reservoir opened on May 23, 1990. The ten-million-gallon reservoir was the first step in Mesa Water’s efforts to source 100-percent of the community’s water needs with a local supply.

In recognition of Water Awareness Month, Mesa Water recommends the following helpful tips:

• Sweep (don’t spray) to clean outdoor areas, which saves 8-18 gallons per minute.
• Set mower blades to 3” to encourage deeper root growth and saves 16-50 gallons per day.
• Use mulch in your planters to reduce evaporation and keep the soil cool, which saves 20-30 gallons per 1,000 sq. ft. each time you water.

More than 7,500 third, fourth, and fifth grade Orange County students –including approximately 600 from Newport-Mesa Unified School District– attended the 23rd annual Children’s Water Education Festival, where Mesa Water District hosted a fun-filled booth including education sessions facilitated by the Discovery Science Foundation. The kids enjoyed learning about local water resources and received Mesa Water® goodies. 

Mesa Water has been providing local, reliable water for nearly 60 years. The District could not provide the great service it has during these years without its longest term employee, Artie Hernandez.

Starting July 15, 2019, Mesa Water will be launching a new, user-friendly online bill pay service that will allow customers to pay their water bill quickly and securely.

Join us for a series of community chats taking place in your neighborhood this summer! We look forward to hearing your thoughts about Mesa Water’s ongoing water conservation efforts, the development of local, reliable water supplies, and the exploration of opportunities to serve you more economically and effectively.

Please join us for complimentary refreshments and a casual, informative community discussion. Your local Mesa Water representative will be available to answer your questions.

Check back on MesaWater.org for times and locations coming soon.

For more information, call Public Affairs at 949.631.1201.

In support of Mesa Water’s strategic plan, our Well Automation and Rehabilitation Project continues to make significant progress, including the rehabilitation of clear wells; design of well automation functionalities; standardization of clear well operations; reduction of energy and labor costs; and installation of well site security system infrastructure.

Mesa Water is committed to the continued investment in, and proactive maintenance of, our infrastructure, which pumps, treats and delivers nearly five billion gallons of quality drinking water to homes and businesses each year.

In the early 1900s, local families drilled their water from independent artesian wells. Understanding that water is the most essential resource for the economic development of any region, the town founders quickly looked for solutions to bring water to their residents.

The La Habra Valley Land and Water Company was established in 1910 and aimed to serve the domestic and irrigation water needs. Three years later, the Fairview Farms Mutual Water Company was formed and by 1918 it was followed by the Newport Heights Irrigation District, Newport Mesa Irrigation District, and the Santa Ana Heights Water Company. These water districts paved the way for the Mesa Water Consolidated Water District, now known as Mesa Water District.