Orange County Grand Jury
• 2023-2024
• Agency Response
Laguna Beach County Water District General Manager:*
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Findings and Recommendations 2 findings
F3
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. Response: The District agrees with this finding that conflicts over governance, facility operation, and control may have limited opportunities for potential wastewater reuse. As stewards of the ocean and of ocean water quality, the District has a vested interest in the potential of wastewater reuse in South Orange County.
No recommendations for this finding
F4
There is currently no unified strategy for the future of water/wastewater provision in South Orange County. Response: The District agrees with this finding that there is no unified strategy for the future of water/wastewater provision in South Orange County. The District supports a unified strategy to reduce the discharge of treated effluent into the ocean and to enhance local reliability projects in South Orange County. Regional collaboration will be key to advancing both important goals. THIRD STREET, P.O. BOX 987, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92652 • TEL: 949.494.1041 • FAX: 949.497.1021 • WEB: www.lagunabeachwater.com Response to 2023-24 Orange County Grand Jury Report "Emerging Opportunities in South County Water/Wastewater Systems"
No recommendations for this finding
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