Santa Margarita Water District Email Format
UtilitiesCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
Santa Margarita Water District is a public utility district serving Southern Orange County, California, providing water, recycled water, and wastewater services. The district focuses on developing local, reliable, and sustainable water supplies to reduce reliance on imported water that travels long distances. It operates notable recycled-water assets, including Lake Mission Viejo, California's first recycled water swimming lake, and Trampas Canyon, the region’s largest recycled water reservoir. It serves more than 200,000 residents in South Orange County, addressing the region's need for local, reliable water resources. Headquartered in Rancho Santa Margarita, California, it has pursued operational improvements, including a 2025 partnership with PlanetBids to digitalize its purchasing processes with an end-to-end procurement software system.