YLWD’s Wells Fargo Heli-Hydrant In Use for Sapphire Fire at Chino Hills State Park Currently, there are two CAL FIRE Firehawk helicopters along with multiple CAL FIRE hand crews actively engaged in combating the Sapphire Fire at Chino Hills State Park. The fire is holding at 3 acres, moving north and away from our service area. There is NO THREAT to YLWD’s service area at this time. YLWD will keep a close watch on the situation and will post updates on our website if there are any significant changes or developments.

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YLWD Partners with OCFA and the City of Yorba Linda in Joint-Letter Addressing Homeowners Insurance Issues

To address widespread concerns and provide assistance to our community, YLWD, OCFA, and the City of Yorba Linda released a downloadable joint letter that emphasizes our proactive measures in mitigating wildfire risk through fire protection strategies and innovative water infrastructure. As essential public service providers for the residents of the City of Yorba Linda, we recognize the crucial role that both fire safety and reliable water supply play in safeguarding life, property, and the environment.

YLWD is a Presenter at OCWD’s Children’s Water Festival

On April 23-24, for the first time, YLWD was a featured presenter in the Orange County Water District’s Children’s Water Education Festival, engaging with 400 students in our booth at Oak Canyon Park. Over 50 booths and hundreds of presenters inspired and educated over 6,000 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders about the importance of water while aligning with state curriculum. Classes who signed up for YLWD’s booth learned about the water cycle through an interactive display and build-your-own key chains with beads that represent each important step in the journey of a water molecule.

YLWD Welcomes AWWA’s Water Conference of the West

On April 8th, YLWD’s J. Wayne Miller, Ph.D. Water Treatment Plant was a featured tour during the American Water Works Association’s Water Conference of the West in Anaheim, California. A diverse group of water experts from AWWA’s California-Nevada sector shuttled to District Headquarters for an informative presentation and guided tour of our flagship ion-exchange PFAS water treatment plant.

Councilwoman Tara Campbell’s Young Civic Leaders Academy Visit YLWD

On Wednesday, March 19, YLWD had the pleasure of hosting Councilwoman Tara Campbell’s Young Civic Leaders Academy! Eight local middle and high school students were joined by Councilwoman Tara Campbell and Yorba Linda Mayor Janice Lim, who enjoyed a presentation and guided tour from one of YLWD’s Plant Operators who walked students through our PFAS Water Treatment Plant.

Upcoming Events & Meetings

Board of Directors Budget Workshop

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 8:30 AM

Board of Directors Regular Meeting

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 8:30 AM