Water Use Efficiency
How can we secure Orange County’s water future? The Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) is dedicated to protecting and preserving our water supplies by providing clean, safe, and reliable water to residents and businesses. Water use efficiency is key. It’s our most cost-effective water source, reducing runoff, preventing pollution, and saving energy. Through innovative programs like educational classes, water use surveys, and consumer incentives, Orange County saves over 19 billion gallons of water annually!
19+ Billion
Gallons Saved Annually Through Water-Smart Programs
28+ Million
Sq. Ft. of Turf Replaced With Water-Smart Landscape
1.6+ Million
Water-Smart Devices Installed Indoors & Outdoors
Water-Saving Rebates
Want to save water and money? MWDOC offers rebates on indoor and outdoor water-saving devices, from low-flow toilets and high-efficiency washers to smart sprinkler timers and rain barrels. Orange County residents are taking action, transforming homes and landscapes to conserve water. Every drop saved today is an investment in our future!
Water-Smart Resources
Looking for ways to save water? MWDOC and your local water agency offer a wealth of water-saving resources to help residents conserve and protect this vital resource. From efficiency tips and rebates to DIY home water audits and landscaping guides, we’ve got the tools you need to make every drop count. Explore our resources and start saving today!
Water Loss Control
How can retail water providers enhance efficiency, embrace innovation, and build resilience in an era of increasing water challenges? MWDOC is dedicated to helping retail water providers maximize efficiency, reduce water loss, and build a more resilient future. Through cutting-edge technology, expert technical support, and advanced leak detection programs, we provide the tools and resources agencies need to conserve water, meet state regulations, and save costs.
FREE Landscape
Design Assistance
MWDOC has teamed up with top landscape designers to offer FREE water-smart landscape designs to Orange County residents and businesses. Plans include a landscape layout, drought-tolerant plant suggestions, and an irrigation map. All designs are examples of water-efficient landscapes that thrive in Southern California’s semi-arid climate.
OC is Water Smart
Orange County residents and businesses know that eliminating water waste is the right thing to do. Collectively, OC citizens save over 19 billion gallons of water each year through MWDOC’s water-efficient programs, resources, and rebates. Additionally, through robust community outreach efforts and education initiatives, water users learn how to make water-smart choices today that help secure regional water reliability for generations to come.
Resources
Gardening Tips
Want a beautiful, water-smart garden? The MWDOC Gardening Tips Blog offers expert advice on drought-friendly landscaping, plant selection, and irrigation tricks to help you create a thriving outdoor space. Dig in and start transforming your yard today!
OC Water Smart Gardens
Transform your yard with water-smart landscaping! MWDOC’s OC Water Smart Gardens webpage offers guides, fact sheets, and an interactive gallery to inspire your next project. Browse ideas, create a plant shopping list, and start saving water today!
Detect Sneaky Leaks
Are hidden leaks draining your money? MWDOC’s “10 Tips for Detecting Sneaky Leaks” guide helps you spot and stop water waste before it adds up. Check out these simple steps to protect your home and save water!