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.