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Free sandbags available for Santa Ana residents and businesses

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The City of Santa Ana is offering free sandbags to residents and businesses during winter storms and rain events.

Up to 10 sandbags are available per Santa Ana residence or business location.

The self-service sandbag station location and hours are:

City of Santa Ana Corporate Yard at 215 S. Center St., Santa Ana

Monday – Friday: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

For additional information, please contact Public Works Agency Dispatch at (714) 647-3380 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m.

La Ciudad de Santa Ana está ofreciendo sacos de arena a residentes y negocios durante las tormentas de invierno y eventos de lluvia.

Hasta 10 sacos de arena están disponibles por residencia o negocio en Santa Ana.

La ubicación y horas de la estación de autoservicio de sacos de arena son:

Yarda Corporativa de la Cuidad de Santa Ana (City of Santa Ana Corporate Yard)
215 S. Center St., Santa Ana

Lunes – Viernes: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sábado – Domingo: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Para obtener más información, llame a la Agencia de Obras Públicas al (714) 647-3380 entre 7 a.m. y 4 p.m.

The City of Santa Ana wins an award for high-quality tap water

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The City of Santa Ana Water Resources Division recently won the coveted honor of producing among the world’s best-tasting and highest-quality tap water. Santa Ana placed 4th in the “Best Municipal Water” category at the 30th annual Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting, the largest and longest-running competition dedicated to preserving and protecting drinking water.

Touted as the “Academy Awards of Water,” water officials and aficionados from the United States and abroad attended the water tasting festival last month where 12 judges spent hours tasting water from more than 118 different sources in 19 states, five Canadian provinces and 16 foreign countries. Waters were tasted in four separate flights over a period of two days. Similar to a wine tasting, judges rated the water for each attribute, including appearance, aroma, taste, mouth feel and aftertaste.

Year after year, Santa Ana has been recognized for its high-quality, award-winning tap water. The City was honored with the gold medal in 2018 and 2014 as well as the silver and bronze medals in 2012 and 2011, respectively.

This long history of awards attests to Santa Ana’s commitment to ensuring a healthy, reliable and safe drinking water supply that exceeds the drinking water health standards requirement by both state and federal agencies. These standards are outlined in the City’s annual Water Quality Consumer Confidence Report, which will become available in June at http://santaanaccr.org/.

The City of Santa Ana’s water tower was lit in purple and gold in honor of Kobe Bryant

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Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant tragic death in a helicopter crash was a huge shock to everyone in Southern California – including his many fans in the City of Santa Ana.

The City of Santa Ana recognized his passing last night by lighting up its famed water tower in purple and gold, in remembrance of Bryant.

“The City of Santa Ana joins Lakers fans and the rest of the world in mourning the tragic deaths of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and the seven other victims of Sunday’s helicopter crash,” Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido said. “Our hearts go out to their families and their communities, for whom we know these wounds will never truly heal.”

The 1928 water tower is owned by the City of Santa Ana and has become an iconic landmark of the city. It is located off the Santa Ana (5) Freeway on Penn Way.

A renovated Santa Ana Water Station receives an award

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The City of Santa Ana Public Works Agency this month was presented the B.E.S.T. Water Project award by the Southern California chapter of the American Public Works Association for the renovation of the Walnut Water Pump Station located at 723 W. Walnut St.

The B.E.S.T. Award, which stands for “Building Excellence, Shaping Tomorrow,” for the Walnut Water Pump Station was presented at an award luncheon held on Dec. 10 in Lakewood. The Public Works Agency’s Water Resources Team (pictured) accepted the award.

The newly renovated Walnut Water Pump station facility now operates with the latest technology and efficiency standards. This $5 million project was funded through the City’s Water Enterprise Fund rate revenue.

The project included the construction of a new building, new piping, new pumps and new electrical controls with state-of-the-art automation. The station uses more efficient controls to reduce the amount of energy needed to pump the same amount of water.

This pump station is currently fed by three wells and has a 6 million-gallon tank that serves as a storage facility. Walnut Water Pump station serves the heart of the City’s Downtown, making the station a critical infrastructure to the water system.

The City of Santa Ana is offering free sandbags during the rain

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The City of Santa Ana is offering free sandbags to residents and businesses during winter storms and rain events. Up to 10 sandbags are available per Santa Ana residence or business location.

The self-service sandbag station is available at:

City of Santa Ana Corporate Yard
215 S. Center St., Santa Ana

Monday – Friday: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

For additional information, please contact Public Works Agency Dispatch at (714) 647-3380 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m.

La Ciudad de Santa Ana está ofreciendo sacos de arena gratuitos durante las lluvias

La Ciudad de Santa Ana está ofreciendo sacos de arena a residentes y negocios durante las tormentas de invierno y eventos de lluvia. Hasta 10 sacos de arena están disponibles por residencia o negocio en Santa Ana.

La estación de autoservicio de sacos de arena está disponible en:

City of Santa Ana Corporate Yard
215 S. Center St., Santa Ana

Lunes – Viernes: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sábado – Domingo: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Para obtener más información, llame a la Agencia de Obras Públicas al (714) 647-3380 entre 7 a.m. y 4 p.m.

Free sandbags now available at the Santa Ana City Yard

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City of Santa Ana

Advisory: CITY OF SANTA ANA SANDBAGS AVAILABLE AT CITY YARD / CUIDAD DE SANTA ANA SACOS DE ARENA DISPONIBLES EN LA YARDA CORPORATIVA

The City of Santa Ana has made sandbags available to City residents and businesses during winter storms or rain events. Up to ten (10) sandbags are available per Santa Ana residence location or Santa Ana business location.

The self-service sandbag station is available at:

City of Santa Ana Corporate Yard
215 S. Center St., Santa Ana, CA 92703
Monday – Friday: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Saturday – Sunday: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm

To view an informational video with additional details, please visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6A8IG1QY4ME.

For additional information, please contact Public Works Agency Dispatch at (714) 647-3380 between 7:00 am and 4:00 pm.

CIUDAD DE SANTA ANA – AGENCIA DE OBRAS PÚBLICAS
SACOS DE ARENA DISPONIBLES EN LA YARDA CORPORATIVA
La ciudad de Santa Ana ha hecho disponible sacos de arena a residentes y negocios de la ciudad durante las tormentas de invierno o eventos de lluvia. Hasta diez (10) sacos de arena están disponibles por residencies y negocio en Santa Ana.

La estación de autoservicio de sacos de arena está disponible en:
Yarda Corporativa de la Cuidad de Santa Ana
215 S. Center St.
Santa Ana, Ca 92703
Lunes – Viernes: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Sábado – Domingo: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm

Para ver un video informativo con detalles adicionales, visite https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLQDV7sXEfQ

Para obtener más información, llame a la Agencia de Obras Públicas al (714) 647-3380 entre 7:00 am y 4:00 pm.

Councilman Sarmiento elected Board President of the O.C. Water District

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City of Santa Ana

Community: ORANGE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT BOARD ELECTS COUNCILMEMBER SARMIENTO AS BOARD PRESIDENT

December 20, 2018 –– At yesterday’s board of directors meeting, the Orange County Water District (OCWD; the District) 10-member board elected Councilmember Vicente Sarmiento to serve as the 2019 board president, and Cathy Green and Stephen R. Sheldon to serve as first and second vice president, respectively. The board will lead the District in fulfilling its mission to protect and manage the Orange County Groundwater Basin, which provides water to 2.5 million people in north and central Orange County.

President Sarmiento represents division 8, which includes the city of Santa Ana. He previously served on the OCWD Board from January 2013 to February 2015 and was reappointed in December 2016. Currently serving his third term on the Santa Ana City Council, he was first appointed to the council in January 2007 and served as mayor pro tempore from 2014 to 2016. President Sarmiento graduated from the University of Berkeley with a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics and received his Juris Doctor from the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law. He and his family have lived in and around Santa Ana since 1965 and he currently resides in the city with his wife and three children.

“I am honored to serve as president of the board,” said Sarmiento. “Water is our most critical resource and I’m proud to be part of an organization that has helped manage Orange County’s water since 1933. The board will work to implement programs that continue to make our local water supply reliable and continue OCWD’s innovative legacy in groundwater management and water recycling.”

The OCWD Board of Directors is comprised of 10 directors. Seven directors are elected from divisions composed of cities located throughout north and central Orange County and three members are appointed to represent the cities of Anaheim, Fullerton and Santa Ana. For more information on the OCWD Board of Directors, please visit https://www.ocwd.com/about/service-area-board-of-directors/.

About OCWD

The Orange County Water District is committed to enhancing Orange County’s groundwater quality and reliability in an environmentally friendly and economical manner. The following cities rely on the groundwater basin, managed by OCWD, to provide about 75 percent of their water demands: Anaheim, Buena Park, Costa Mesa, Cypress, Fountain Valley, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, Irvine, La Palma, Los Alamitos, Newport Beach, Orange, Placentia, Santa Ana, Seal Beach, Stanton, Tustin, Villa Park, Westminster, and Yorba Linda. For more information about OCWD visit www.ocwd.com, like @OCWaterDistrict on Facebook, follow
@OCWDWaterNews on Twitter, and follow @OCWD on Instagram.

Santa Ana’s Emergency Ops Center has been activated due to the storm

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Santa Ana Police Department

Advisory: Santa Ana EOC activated. Any non-emergency storm related calls should be directed to 714-647-3380.

The City of Santa Ana is experiencing flooding on many of our streets due to the ongoing storm. Residents are encouraged to remain at home and not drive. Residents are asked to avoid the Santa Ana Riverbed as well as all flood control channels for your safety. Continue reading→

Free sandbags now available at the Santa Ana City Yard

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City of Santa Ana, Downtown Orange County

Advisory: CITY OF SANTA ANA SANDBAGS AVAILABLE @CITYYARD CIUDAD DE SANTA ANA/SACOS DE ARENA DISPONIBLES EN LA YARDA CORPORATIVA

The City of Santa Ana has made sandbags available to City residents and businesses during winter storms or rain events. Up to ten (10) sandbags are available per Santa Ana residence location or Santa Ana business location.

The self-service sandbag station is available at: Continue reading→

The City of Santa Ana has won the best tasting municipal water award again

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City of Santa Ana

Community: Santa Ana Celebrates Water Awareness Month With Its Award Winning Water

Santa Ana’s Water Receives Encore As Nation’s Best Tasting On Tap

(Santa Ana, CA) May 8, 2018 —The City of Santa Ana announced today it won the coveted honor of producing the best tasting and highest quality tap water in the nation. Santa Ana received the gold medal in the “Best Municipal Water” category at the 28th annual Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting. the largest and longest running competition in the world dedicated to preserving and protecting drinking water.

“Winning the nation’s top award in our category is phenomenal. Winning the award four times attests to the high standards we set for our tap water and the dedication of our certified specialists who are committed to serving our customers,” says Nabil Saba, Water Resources Manager, City of Santa Ana. Continue reading→

Santa Ana announces the winners of the 2018 Youth Water Poster Contest

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City of Santa Ana, Downtown Orange County

Community: Santa Ana Announces Winners Of The 2018 Youth Water Poster Contest – Posters Now On Display At City Hall

Santa Ana, CA — Mayor Miguel A. Pulido and the entire Santa Ana City Council celebrated the winners of the 2018 Youth Water Poster Contest at a special awards ceremony yesterday. The ceremony, which was attended by the winners and their family members, was held during the council’s monthly meeting in the City Council Chambers. Continue reading→

Free sandbags now available at the Santa Ana City Yard

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City of Santa Ana

Community: SANDBAGS AVAILABLE AT CITY YARD – SACOS DE ARENA DISPONIBLES EN LA YARDA CORPORATIVA

The City of Santa Ana has made sandbags available to City residents and businesses during winter storms. Ten (10) sandbags are available per Santa Ana residence location or Santa Ana business location.

The self-service sandbag station is available at: Continue reading→

Escape the heat at the City of Santa Ana’s cooling centers

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City of Santa Ana

Advisory: Excessive Heat Warning in Effect through Wednesday 10/25 at 8:00PM

The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning, which will be in effect through Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at 8:00PM.

Temperatures in most inland Orange County and surrounding mountain communities are expected to reach high temperatures, between 101° and 108°, increasing the risk of heat-related illnesses like heat exhaustion and heat stroke for those who are more sensitive to heat. Slightly lower temperatures are expected on Wednesday.

Prolonged exposure to excessive temperatures may cause serious conditions like heat exhaustion or heat stroke and can even be fatal. Symptoms of heat exhaustion may include heavy sweating, muscle cramps, weakness, headache, nausea or vomiting and dizziness. Warning signs of heat stroke may include an extremely high body temperature, unconsciousness, confusion, hot and dry skin (no sweating), a rapid, strong pulse, and a throbbing headache. If symptoms of heat stroke occur, immediately call for medical assistance. Move the impacted person to a shady area and begin cooling their body with water. Continue reading→

Santa Ana’s latest Water Quality Report is now available online

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City of Santa Ana

Community: It’s That Time Of Year Again! The 2016 Water Quality Report Is Here!

You may have seen a special insert and notices on your water bill. Or perhaps spotted advertisements around town while waiting for the bus. Yes, it’s that time of year again! Be sure to visit santaanaccr.org to view or download Santa Ana’s 2016 Water Quality Report, also known as the annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR).

The report details the quality of Santa Ana’s water and we’re proud to report that our award-winning water agency continues to maintain the highest standards. The information presented in this report is important to all residents. Continue reading→

The City of Santa Ana won a Best Water Program award from the CMUA

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City of Santa Ana, Downtown Orange County

Water Resources Division Honored For “Best Water Program” in California for small communities

SANTA ANA, Calif., April 19, 2017—The City of Santa Ana won the 2017 Resource Efficiency & Community Service Award by the California Municipal Utilities Association (CMUA) for its water conservation program called “Every Drop Counts: Let’s Not Waste It.” The best public utilities in California compete for this highly coveted award each year, and Santa Ana’s campaign was selected among all other utilities in its size category as the most innovative and effective community program designed to save water resources.

“Santa Ana has a consistent track record of implementing innovative programs to help our customers save money and conserve water,” said Orange County Water District Board Director and Santa Ana Councilmember Vicente Sarmiento. “’Every Drop Counts’ proved to be a highly successful community outreach program that created qua ntifiable results in reducing water use citywide.” Continue reading→