Author: Brianna De La Cruz

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.

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.

On Tuesday, February 11, the Yorba Linda Water District (YLWD/District) hosted an infrastructure tour for local residents and a few key staff from the Richard Nixon Presidential Library. YLWD Director Trudi DesRoches welcomed guests and provided a brief overview of the District’s daily operations and water supply.

YLWD is pleased to announce the appointment of Colonel Wayne R. Scott, a longtime and highly respected member of the Yorba Linda community, as a new Board Director, following the administration of the oath of office. Director Scott will fulfill the remainder of the unexpired term of former Director Phil Hawkins and will serve in this interim capacity until 2026.

For the third consecutive year, YLWD has won Best Utility Services Provider at the Best of Yorba Linda Awards Ceremony hosted by the Yorba Linda Chamber of Commerce.

The Orange County Water Association’s (OCWA) Emerging Professionals visited YLWD for an informative tour and a discussion on PFAS removal and its associated challenges, followed by an inspiring message on leadership.