So Water O El Toro Water District*

SOCWA's member agencies have widely diverse populations, requirements, and revenues. This has led to conflicts over governance, facility operation, and control, affecting the evolving potential for wastewater reuse. The District disagrees partially with this Finding. The District agrees with portions of this Finding. The seven SOCWA member agencies represent cities and special districts, coast communities and inland communities, large agencies and smaller agencies all with diverse populations, requirements and revenues. While there have been conflicts within SOCWA, there are also many examples of collaborative efforts to the mutual benefit of the member agencies. The evolution of wastewater reuse in South Orange County remains strong. The majority of the SOCWA member agencies operate recycled water systems. The discussion regarding potential further reuse projects at the current SOCWA plants continue.

There is currently no unified strategy for the future of water/wastewater provision in South Orange County. The District disagrees partially with this Finding. While the unique characteristics of each service area impact the individual strategy for water supply and wastewater service, the South Orange County agencies have a long history of collaboration on multiple projects. Each agency makes diligent efforts to ensure the provision of reliable service to its customers in the most efficient means possible. As the South Orange County agencies look to the future of water/wastewater provision, there exists quite a bit of collaboration, sharing of ideas and work towards regional projects that might have mutual benefits.