City of Santa Ana
Community: ALTERNATE ROUTES SUGGESTED DUE TO WATER MAIN BREAK NEAR HARBOR BLVD. & SUNFLOWER AVENUE
SANTA ANA, CA (December 9, 2014) – The City has experienced a water main break near the intersection of Harbor Blvd. & Sunflower Ave. Repair crews are on scene.
Water service has been disrupted. Repair work is anticipated to be complete by about 3pm with traffic lanes being open shortly after as they become safe for use. Continue reading
Santa Ana Police Department
Thursday December 4th, 2014, 10:24 a.m.
Advisory: Traffic Sig Alert – 700 to 1000 block South Raitt Street
Traffic Sig Alert – Traffic lanes closed – (700 to 1000 block South Raitt Street) All Northbound traffic lanes and one Southbound lane closed due to water main break. Continue reading
The City of Santa Ana announced this week that “under their approved emergency water regulations, they have declared a Level 1 Water Shortage. This means every municipal water user must reduce their consumption by 3 percent compared to their usage during the same time period last year. Failure to achieve the 3 percent conservation reduction the first time will result in a warning to increase your conservation efforts. Continuous failure to conserve may result in a 15 percent penalty on your water bill.
The City has made the information about their water regulations readily available online. However according to the City’s Water Conservation Ordinance No. NS-2781, which was passed by the City on April, 20, 2009, the City was also supposed to:
When a water shortage appears imminent, the City Manager notifies the City Council and recommends holding a public hearing for the purpose of determining whether a water shortage emergency exists. If the City Council determines that a water shortage exists, it then makes the decision as to the appropriate phase of the Ordinance to implement.” Continue reading
SANTA ANA (October 8, 2014) – Crews have been working throughout the night to repair two emergency water line breaks on 17th Street near Alona. Repairs have been made to one leak and crews are working to repair the second. Continue reading
City of Santa Ana
A July 16, 2014 Associated Press report erroneously stated that the City of Santa Ana increased its water consumption by 65% from May 2013 to May 2014. The report claimed that data received from the State showed a major increase in consumption by the City’s water consumers and appeared wasteful given the current drought conditions. The City’s water resources manager, Nabil Saba has spoken with the Associated Press reporter and has corrected that claim.
The fact is that the City’s water consumption increased by only 7% during that time frame. The City’s Public Works Agency attributes that minor increase primarily to the improved economic conditions within the city, the reduction of housing vacancies and a general increase in population. The amount of water consumed in the City for May 2014 is very close to our 10 year average for May. Continue reading
By Orange County Supervisor Pat Bates
May was Water Awareness month, and as you probably noticed, water was in the news. Not because it was May, but because the severity of the California drought is increasing. Farmers are pumping more and more water from underground aquifers that can’t support the demand. Communities throughout the state are literally going dry.
So why is the message not as grim or dire in Southern California? It’s because we have invested in water storage, water use efficiency, and new supply sources; we have prepared for dry times like the present. However, a long, hot summer could put us into water allocations or even water rationing if we don’t do our best to be more water efficient now.
It is important to note there is a state mandate from the Governor to do the following: Continue reading
City of Santa Ana
SANTA ANA, Calif., May 7, 2014—The City of Santa Ana announced today the publication of its 2013 Water Quality Report, also known as the annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR), which is now available for online viewing and download here. This annual report is designed to help consumers make health-based decisions regarding their consumption of tap water, provide other water related news and information, as well as important water conservation tips to save costs.
“We believe it’s important for Santa Ana residents to learn about the quality of their drinking water and current initiatives that are critical to preserving a reliable water supply for the community,” explains William Galvez, Interim Executive Director of Public Works. Galvez cites the California State Water Project, a backbone of California’s water system, and what’s at stake if upgrades to its water delivery infrastructure are not made. Continue reading
City of Santa Ana
Advisory: Santa Ana Launches Its Annual Student “Water Is Life” Art Contest
“Water Is Life” Poster Theme Teaches Wise Water Use and Conservation
(Santa Ana, CA) April 2, 2014 — The City of Santa Ana Water Resources Division, in conjunction with the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD), is pleased to announce its annual student art contest, an educational project open to all students K-12 throughout the Santa Ana School District. Using the theme “Water Is Life,” the contest is designed to inspire student creativity while reinforcing water conservation. Continue reading
A water main break at the 700 block of Pomona Street near South Parton Street sent water gushing down the streets in a Santa Ana neighborhood early Friday morning around 1:40 a.m., according to ABC News.
Santa Ana police and Orange County Fire responded to the scene, but were initially unable to shut off the broken main. Public Works officials were eventually able to turn the water off at 2 a.m., leaving soaked and muddy streets, according to CBS News. Continue reading
City of Santa, Downtown Orange County
Community Alert: Santa Ana’s Water Ranked Nation’s Best Tasting On Tap
SANTA ANA, CA (March 5, 2014) – The City of Santa Ana announced today it received the prestigious distinction of producing the best tasting and highest quality tap water in the nation. The City received the gold award in the “Best Municipal Water” category at the Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting Festival, an accredited competition that attracts water submissions from all over the world each year.
“We are thrilled to receive the nation’s top honor in our category this year and continue a strong record of high quality, award winning water,” commented Councilmember Vince Sarmiento, who also serves on the Orange County Water District’s (OCWD) Board of Directors. Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Reginald Durant, Executive Director, Back to Natives Restoration, (949) 509-4787
BACK TO NATIVES TO HOST NATIVE PLANT SALE AS DROUGHT SOLUTION
Local non-profit offers Native Plants as one solution to California’s record drought
SANTA ANA, Calif., January 30, 2014 – Back to Natives Restoration, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit public charity, is hosting a native plant sale each Saturday in February from 9 AM to 12 PM. Native plants provide habitat for animals, and reduce the need for water and pesticides. Plant sales will raise funds for environmental education and habitat restoration programs. Continue reading
Santa Ana Police Department Advisory: Police advise Water Main break – Traiffic Sig Alert
At about 1031 hours, officers responded to the area of Dyer and Halladay reference a sink hole forming and a water main breakage. At this time, city crews are on scene. All traffic lanes are shut down between Kilson and Tech Center on Dyer Road and there is large volume of water flowing on Kilson south into the industrial area from Dyer. Continue reading
City of Santa Ana, Downtown Orange County
Community Alert: The City of Santa Ana & Blueray Aquatics Present: Water Olympics 2013
SANTA ANA, CA (September 3, 2013) – On Saturday, September 7, 2013, Blueray Aquatics will host a community outreach event for the entire City of Santa Ana with the 2nd Annual Water Olympics at Memorial Pool. Blueray’s focus is to give back to the City and its residents, as all the proceeds for this event, will go back to the community aquatics programming. Managing Director, Abby Pearose describes Blueray Management’s Water Olympics as, “….a colossal pool party. Blueray is committed to building a stronger community through our aquatic programs.” Continue reading
Assemblymember Tom Daly and the Delhi Center are hosting a Town Hall & Resource Fair on how to reduce your utility bills this Saturday, June 29, 2013, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Come take advantage of incentives, assistance programs, and new technology that can save you money! FREE RESOURCES from AT&T, Southern CA Edison, the Southern CA Gas Company, Time Warner, and others. Continue reading
City of Santa Ana, Downtown Orange County
SANTA ANA, CA (June 12, 2013) – The City of Santa Ana unveiled its new online Water Quality Report, officially called the annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR), at www.SantaAnaCCR.org. This annual report is designed to help consumers make health-based decisions regarding their consumption of tap water and offer them water conservation tips to save costs. Continue reading