YLWD celebrated the completion of the newly upgraded Timber Ridge Booster Pump Station with a plaque unveiling and ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the completion of a significant $6.2 million project designed to provide improved reliability and emergency preparedness, while ensuring efficiency and consistent water service during everyday operations.
The 2025 Best of Yorba Linda contest featured 403 contenders across 60 categories, representing a wide range of industries, including small businesses, non-profits, public utilities, and more. Among them, Yorba Linda Water District (YLWD) was nominated for Best Utility Services Provider.
Discover the critical work happening behind the scenes to deliver clean, safe, and reliable water to our community. At Yorba Linda Water District (YLWD), we’re investing in proactive infrastructure replacement, advanced technology, and foolproof maintenance programs to ensure long-term water reliability for generations to come.
YLWD proudly celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of our nation. In partnership with USA 250–OC, YLWD is honored to commemorate this historic milestone in American history.
New facility in Orange County will provide firefighters critical access to water supply for aerial suppression of wildfires.
The Yorba Linda Water District welcomed approximately 500 attendees from across Southern California to its annual Open House on Saturday, October 4, where guests experienced an inside look at how YLWD’s water system works.
On Wednesday, October 8, YLWD hosted Councilwoman Tara Campbell’s Young Civic Leaders Academy, along with Mayor Janice Lim. 19 enthusiastic local high school students with aspirations in public service were welcomed by YLWD Board Directors Brett R. Barbre, Trudi DesRoches, and General Manager Mark Toy.
YLWD is excited to welcome you to our Open House, featuring a variety of family-friendly activities. Come along for a tour of the nation’s largest PFAS Water Treatment Plant, meet our team of water professionals, and learn how YLWD provides high-quality, reliable drinking water every day!
The Orange County Water District hosted the Orange County Grand Jury on a facilities tour, and YLWD’s J. Wayne Miller, Ph.D. Water Treatment Plant was a featured stop. The tour group began with a brief presentation, featuring insights from YLWD Director Brett R. Barbre and General Manager Mark Toy.
In 2024, YLWD conducted over 23,000 analyses and is proud to report that our water system has always complied with state and federal drinking water regulations and water quality standards. In some cases, we go beyond what is required by providing additional monitoring for contaminants that may have health risks.