HomeMy WebLinkAboutOCSD 09-01RESOLUTION NO. OCSD 09-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ORANGE COUNTY
SANITATION DISTRICT, SUPPORTING THE ORANGE COUNTY WATER
DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT OF THE INITIAL EXPANSION OF THE
GROUNDWATER REPLENISHMENT SYSTEM
WHEREAS, The Orange County Sanitation District and the Orange County Water
District entered into the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for the Development, Operation
and Maintenance of the Groundwater Replenishment System and the Green Acres Project in
November 2002. This Agreement provided for Phase I of the Groundwater Replenishment
(GWR) System which is capable of accepting one hundred and four (104) million gallons per
day (mgd) of wastewater and producing seventy (70) mgd of Product Water, and under peak
conditions, is capable of accepting one hundred and twenty-eight (128) mgd of wastewater and
producing one hundred (100) mgd of Product Water;
WHEREAS, Phase I of the GWR System has been constructed and successfully placed
into operation;
WHEREAS, The Orange County Water District is continuing to develop new sources of
water to satisfy the existing and current demand within its service area;
WHEREAS, The Orange County Water District is preparing an Engineer's Report for a
possible 30 mgd Initial Expansion of the GWR System;
WHEREAS, The proposed expansion of the GWR System would be funded by the
Orange County Water District and outside grants, with no additional capital contribution from the
Orange County Sanitation District;
WHEREAS, Maximizing reclamation of wastewater is a key component of Orange
County Sanitation District's Mission Statement and Strategic Plan ; and,
WHEREAS, Orange County Sanitation District is committed to continuing its partnership
with the Orange County Water District to protect and enhance Orange County's water
resources.
THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Orange County Sanitation District
Board of Directors supports development of the GWR System Initial Expansion .
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