Orange County Grand Jury • 2012-2013 • Agency Response
Response to: Orange County Water Sustainability: Who Cares?

Orange County Water Sustainability: Who Cares?

Published: June 18, 2013 34 pages
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Findings and Recommendations 8 findings

F1
There is no central authority responsible for water policy in Orange County.
No recommendations for this finding
F2
MWDOC and OCWD in conjunction with the local water districts and city water departments are doing a comprehensive job of coordinating water planning.
No recommendations for this finding
F3
Water use efficiency has helped ease the use of imported water.
No recommendations for this finding
F4
Desalination is a possible future source of water.
No recommendations for this finding
F5
The Groundwater Replenishment process is having a favorable impact on relieving the dependency on imported water.
No recommendations for this finding
F6
Only a few water districts in Orange County use tiered pricing for water conservation.
No recommendations for this finding
F7
Cadiz, while a controversial water supply and storage project, is a possible future source of water.
No recommendations for this finding
F8
Bay Delta Project is critical to ensure the continual flow of imported water into Orange County.
No recommendations for this finding