2026-2027 Operating & Capital Improvement Budget

WATER FUND

DESCRIPTION: Public Works is also responsible for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of all water infrastructure and facilities.

ADMINISTRATION

The Administration Division coordinates and provides direction to all Water Services operations. This Division provides customer service, administrative support, research and analysis of current and proposed legislation to ensure benefit, safety and convenience to the community and general public. TASKS:  Ensure compliance with all health and safety standards for water quality  Coordinate the design and construction of water capital improvement program projects  Provide responsive customer service 2025-2026 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:  Completed the annual Water Enterprise Financial Update  Met all regulatory requirements for water quality reports and sampling  Developed a Cross Connection Control Policy that meets new California regulations  Participated in Orange County PFAS litigation to secure funding for groundwater cleanup

 Monitored and engaged in the water resource planning and management programs of the City’s wholesale suppliers (Orange County Water District, the Municipal Water District of Orange County, and East Orange County Water District), evaluating and planning for fiscal impacts upon the City’s service area  Completed and submitted the final draft of the updated City’s Risk/Resiliency Assessment and draft update of the Emergency Response Plan  Finalized and submitted updated lead service line inventory requirements

2026-2027 GOALS:  Develop future reuse plan for Tustin Avenue Well site

 Implement plan for abandonment of unused groundwater wells  Complete CA Water Boards lead service line inventory requirements  Complete CA Water Boards leak registry requirements

 Monitor the water resource planning and management programs of the City’s wholesale suppliers (Orange County Water District, the Municipal Water District of Orange County, and East Orange County Water District), and evaluate fiscal impacts upon the City’s service area  Finalize the Water Hydraulic Model Update

DISTRIBUTION

Install, maintain, repair and upgrade the water distribution system, along with monitoring water quality and providing customer service.

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