Orange County Business History, Part I, Water

Orange County Water

Orange County Water

The history of water in the OC and the businesses and

bodies of water that provide the residents of OC with their water needs

The history of water in the OC and the businesses and

bodies of water that provide the residents of OC with their water needs

Presented By:Leimomi KamiyaPresented By:Leimomi Kamiya

Sponsored by the Walter Schmid Center for International BusinessSponsored by the Walter Schmid Center for International Business

Walter Schmid1902-1995Businessman

& Entrepreneur

Walter Schmid1902-1995Businessman

& Entrepreneur

A severe drought in the

1860s devastated the OC’s prevailing

industry, cattle ranching

A severe drought in the

1860s devastated the OC’s prevailing

industry, cattle ranching

History

In 1969, court ruling finally

provided guarantee that

Santa Ana River water would flow through OC

In 1969, court ruling finally

provided guarantee that

Santa Ana River water would flow through OC

History

Santa Ana River is the county's

principal watercourse,

flowing through the middle of the

county from Northeast to Southwest

Santa Ana River is the county's

principal watercourse,

flowing through the middle of the

county from Northeast to Southwest

Santa Ana RiverSanta Ana River

The OC’s major tributary to the South and East is the Santiago Creek

The OC’s major tributary to the South and East is the Santiago Creek

Santiago CreekSantiago Creek

Aliso CreekAliso Creek

Aliso Creek is an Orange County

Watercourse

Aliso Creek is an Orange County

Watercourse

San Juan CreekSan Juan Creek

San Juan Creek is an Orange County Watercourse

San Juan Creek is an Orange County Watercourse

San Gabriel RiverSan Gabriel RiverIn the North, the San

Gabriel River briefly crosses into OC and exits into the Pacific on the Los Angeles-

Orange County line

In the North, the San Gabriel River briefly crosses into OC and exits into the Pacific on the Los Angeles-

Orange County line

Laguna LakesLaguna Lakes

Laguna Beach is home to the county's only

natural lakes, Laguna

Lakes

Laguna Beach is home to the county's only

natural lakes, Laguna

Lakes

Orange County Water District


The OCWD is located at 18700 Ward Street, Fountain Valley, CA

92708

The OCWD is located at 18700 Ward Street, Fountain Valley, CA

92708



The OCWD is a special district

formed in 1933 as an act by

the California Legislature

The OCWD is a special district

formed in 1933 as an act by

the California Legislature



OCWD manages large groundwater basin

under north and central OC.

OCWD manages large groundwater basin

under north and central OC.



OCWD protects the flow of the Santa Ana River into theOC, which is the primary source of

water replenishing the groundwater basin

OCWD protects the flow of the Santa Ana River into theOC, which is the primary source of

water replenishing the groundwater basin



A groundwater basin is a large natural

underground reservoir

that filters water as it

enters a basin & purifies the water

A groundwater basin is a large natural

underground reservoir

that filters water as it

enters a basin & purifies the water



The OCWD provides

water needs for 2.3

million OC residents

The OCWD provides

water needs for 2.3

million OC residents



The OCWD provides water to more than 14 cities in all of Orange

County

The OCWD provides water to more than 14 cities in all of Orange

County



The Yorba Linda Water District uses the groundwater in Orange County

The Yorba Linda Water District uses the groundwater in Orange County



The Serrano Water District uses the groundwater in Orange County

The Serrano Water District uses the groundwater in Orange County



The Southern California Water Company uses the groundwater in Orange County

The Southern California Water Company uses the groundwater in Orange County



The Irvine Ranch Water District

uses the groundwater in Orange County

The Irvine Ranch Water District

uses the groundwater in Orange County



The Mesa Consolidated Water District uses the groundwater in Orange

County

The Mesa Consolidated Water District uses the groundwater in Orange

County



The OCWD purchased land located

along Santa Ana River to allow percolation into

their deep amplifiers

The OCWD purchased land located

along Santa Ana River to allow percolation into

their deep amplifiers



The OCWD stores water for

replenishment purposes on land behind Prado Dam.

The OCWD stores water for

replenishment purposes on land behind Prado Dam.



OCWD has replenished and maintained the groundwater basin at safe levels while more

than doubling the basin’s annual yield

OCWD has replenished and maintained the groundwater basin at safe levels while more

than doubling the basin’s annual yield

Municipal Water District of Orange County


The MWDOC is located at 18700 Ward

Street, Fountain Valley, CA 92708

The MWDOC is located at 18700 Ward

Street, Fountain Valley, CA 92708



The MWDOC provides water

that is imported from

Northern California and the Colorado

River

The MWDOC provides water

that is imported from

Northern California and the Colorado

River



MWDOC is a member of the Metropolitan Water

District of Southern California (MET), which supplies imported water

to six Southern California counties

MWDOC is a member of the Metropolitan Water

District of Southern California (MET), which supplies imported water

to six Southern California counties



The MWDOC has a service area of approximately 600 square miles in

Orange County

The MWDOC has a service area of approximately 600 square miles in

Orange County

The Groundwater Replenishment

System

The Groundwater Replenishment

System

The Groundwater replenishment system is a water project that provides northern and

central Orange County with a new supplemental source of safe, high-quality

water

The Groundwater replenishment system is a water project that provides northern and

central Orange County with a new supplemental source of safe, high-quality

water

The Groundwater Replenishment System


The Groundwater Replenishment System takes highly treated

sewer water and purifies it to levels that meet state and federal drinking

water standards - as pure as bottled water

The Groundwater Replenishment System takes highly treated

sewer water and purifies it to levels that meet state and federal drinking

water standards - as pure as bottled water


The Groundwater Replenishment System A three-step

process that includes reverse

osmosis, microfiltration, ultraviolet light

and hydrogen peroxide advanced

oxidation treatment

A three-step process that

includes reverse osmosis,

microfiltration, ultraviolet light

and hydrogen peroxide advanced

oxidation treatment



Reverse osmosis uses pressure to force a solution

through a membrane and

allows the pure solvent to pass to the other side

Reverse osmosis uses pressure to force a solution

through a membrane and

allows the pure solvent to pass to the other side

Orange County FloodOrange County Flood

Most of Orange County is located on a flood plain

Most of Orange County is located on a flood plain

Orange County FloodsOrange County Floods

High flood flows caused a steel bridge to collapse on the Santa Ana River on January 19, 1916

High flood flows caused a steel bridge to collapse on the Santa Ana River on January 19, 1916

Orange County Floods


The storm of February 4-7, 1937 resulted in the highest four day

rainfall totals at several stations in the Santa Ana River basin

The storm of February 4-7, 1937 resulted in the highest four day

rainfall totals at several stations in the Santa Ana River basin


In1938, a series of heavy

rainstorm caused a storm, which

caused the Santa Ana River to overflow the

Santa Ana Canyon

In1938, a series of heavy

rainstorm caused a storm, which

caused the Santa Ana River to overflow the

Santa Ana Canyon



On September 21, 1939, a tropical rainstorm with heavy

winds struck the Huntington Beach coast

On September 21, 1939, a tropical rainstorm with heavy

winds struck the Huntington Beach coast

Orange County FloodsOrange County FloodsIn November of 1965, Southern

California experienced the

most significant rainfall flooding

since 1938

In November of 1965, Southern

California experienced the

most significant rainfall flooding

since 1938



In 1968,Wide Canyon Dam was constructed to control flood flows from a large drainage area prone to producing flash floods

In 1968,Wide Canyon Dam was constructed to control flood flows from a large drainage area prone to producing flash floods


Orange County FloodsFebruary 24, 1969,

almost 6 inches of rain fell,

overflowing dams and flooding

parks and nearby canyons in

Huntington Beach

February 24, 1969, almost 6 inches of rain fell,

overflowing dams and flooding

parks and nearby canyons in

Huntington Beach


2 storm periods in 1969

produced the greatest

flood peaks in the Santa Ana River at Riverside in

31 years

2 storm periods in 1969

produced the greatest

flood peaks in the Santa Ana River at Riverside in

31 years

Beaches and HarborsBeaches and Harbors

Aliso Beach Park features sandy beaches, rock promontories, and scenic coastal

foothills

Aliso Beach Park features sandy beaches, rock promontories, and scenic coastal

foothills


Bolsa Chica State Beach is a

popular place for

surf fishing for perch, corbina,

croaker, cabezon and sand

shark

Bolsa Chica State Beach is a

popular place for

surf fishing for perch, corbina,

croaker, cabezon and sand

shark

Beaches and Harbors

Beaches and Harbors

Capistrano Beach during the summer offers free cold drinks, ice cream, candy and other food items


Corona Del Mar Beach was used in the TV series,

Gilligan’s Island

Corona Del Mar Beach was used in the TV series,

Gilligan’s Island

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Crystal Cove Beach offers a 1,140 acre underwater park for

snorkelers and scuba divers

Crystal Cove Beach offers a 1,140 acre underwater park for

snorkelers and scuba divers

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http://www.oldgas.com/info/images/orange-v1.jpg


At the turn of the 19th century, Dana Point was the only major harbor between San Diego and Santa

Barbara

At the turn of the 19th century, Dana Point was the only major harbor between San Diego and Santa

Barbara

Beaches and Harbors

Beaches and Harbors

Doheny State Beach is the readers' choice as the County's "Best Camping Site",

featuring California camping at its best

Doheny State Beach is the readers' choice as the County's "Best Camping Site",

featuring California camping at its best

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http://www.oldgas.com/info/images/orange-1.jpg

Beaches and Harbors

Beaches and Harbors

Huntington Beach offers Sunset

Gondola Rides, which span six

islands in Sunset Beach and Huntington

Beach

Huntington Beach offers Sunset

Gondola Rides, which span six

islands in Sunset Beach and Huntington

Beach

Beaches and HarborsBeaches and HarborsLaguna Beach offers whale and dolphin

watch cruises and

is the location

for the MTV show Laguna

Beach

Laguna Beach offers whale and dolphin

watch cruises and

is the location

for the MTV show Laguna

Beach


Newport Beach contains

seven islands and offers a catamaran

boat service to the

Catalina Island

Newport Beach contains

seven islands and offers a catamaran

boat service to the

Catalina Island

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Salt Creek Beach is at the

bottom of a hill and base of a cliff beneath the five diamond Ritz-Carlton

Laguna Niguel

Salt Creek Beach is at the

bottom of a hill and base of a cliff beneath the five diamond Ritz-Carlton

Laguna Niguel




Seal Beach is named for the

seals that once swam the waters of this quaint seaside community

Seal Beach is named for the

seals that once swam the waters of this quaint seaside community

Beaches and Harbors

Beaches and Harbors

Sunset Beach offers soft sand, beach volleyball nets, ample restrooms and is

favored for windsurfing

Sunset Beach offers soft sand, beach volleyball nets, ample restrooms and is

favored for windsurfing

Special Thanks toSpecial Thanks to

Shauna FarleyThe Waltmar Business FoundationThe Orange County Water District

Chapman University

Shauna FarleyThe Waltmar Business FoundationThe Orange County Water District

Chapman University

Information Provided byInformation Provided by1. The Orange County Water District2. http://www.mwdoc.com3. http://www.ocwd.com4. http://www.gwrsystem.com/about/index.html5. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reverse_osmosis6. http://www.floodcontrol.co.riverside.ca.us/content/history.htm7. http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Ranch/1916/laflood.html8. http://www.hbsurfcity.com/history/floodhis.htm9. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Floods_in_California10. http://www.ocgov.com11. http://www.beachcalifornia.com12. http://www.parks.ca.gov/13. http://www.lagunabeach.com

1. The Orange County Water District2. http://www.mwdoc.com3. http://www.ocwd.com4. http://www.gwrsystem.com/about/index.html5. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reverse_osmosis6. http://www.floodcontrol.co.riverside.ca.us/content/history.htm7. http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Ranch/1916/laflood.html8. http://www.hbsurfcity.com/history/floodhis.htm9. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Floods_in_California10. http://www.ocgov.com11. http://www.beachcalifornia.com12. http://www.parks.ca.gov/13. http://www.lagunabeach.com

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