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 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.
On Monday, March 17th, YLWD was thrilled to host a second infrastructure tour for several homeowners from the East Lake Village community. YLWD Board President Tom Lindsey, Vice President Gene Hernandez, and General Manager Mark Toy welcomed our guests and shared valuable insights into the District’s daily operations and extensive background on the services we provide to our community.
EPA’s annual Fix a Leak Week is taking place March 17-23, 2025—but remember that you can find and fix leaks inside and outside your home to save valuable water and money all year long!
In honor of Fix-A-Leak Week, submit a picture of you or your family fixing or looking for water leaks inside or outside of your home for a chance to win a $50 gift card to a local home improvement store!
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 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 welcomed members of the delegation from Yeoju, South Korea on Wednesday, February 5th. During the visit, the delegation stopped by YLWD’s Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Room and took a guided tour of our PFAS Water Treatment Plant, where YLWD’s talented Chief Water Systems Operator pointed out the process of how PFAS is removed out of our groundwater.
On January 30, YLWD was pleased to host an infrastructure tour for several homeowners from the East Lake Village community. Participants enjoyed a firsthand experience of YLWD’s daily operations, exploring various facilities in our service area.
YLWD is proud to announce that it has been selected to receive $248,994 from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES). YLWD submitted its proposal to the State & Local Cybersecurity Grants (SLCGP) for Local & Tribal Governments Program (SL Program), as part of its commitment to safeguarding sensitive data and ensuring the resilience of our District’s operations technology against potential cyber disruptions and attacks.
YLWD is pleased to announce that it has received a significant boost for its water infrastructure initiatives with the authorization of $6.5 million through the Water Resources Development Act of 2024. This critical bill, S.4367, also known as the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024 was officially signed into law by President Joe Biden on January 4, 2025.