About Us

Santa Margarita Water District serves as the second largest retail water agency in Orange County and the lifeline to one of the fastest growing areas in Orange County. It is responsible for supplying clean, affordable, reliable water and wastewater services to a multi-million dollar economy.

The District provides water services to over 155,000 residents and businesses in Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita and the unincorporated areas of Coto de Caza, Las Flores, Ladera Ranch and Talega.

SMWD Statistics
62,674 Acres within the District's territory
155,000 Customers SMWD serves
53,817 Residential connections
2,120 Commercial connections
2,687 Irrigation connections
1,209 Miles of water and sewer lines SMWD maintains
29 Domestic water reservoirs
21 Domestic Pump Stations
10 Recycle Pump Stations
8 Irrigation water reservoirs
3 Sewage treatment plants
19 Sewer lift stations

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