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        Virtual “Lunch & Learn” on November 13, 2025 at 12–1 p.m.   California’s new water conservation law, AB 1572, will ban the use of potable (drinking) water to irrigate non-functional turf—decorative grass not used for recreation—at commercial, industrial, institutional (CII), and HOA common-area properties. The phased ban begins in 2027, giving property owners … Continued
   
  
  
  
    The City of Santa Ana is proud to announce the release of its 2024 Water Quality Report, also known as the annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). This year’s theme, “Resilience in Every Drop: Protecting Water Quality and Planning for the Future,” reflects the City’s ongoing commitment to delivering safe, high-quality water while proactively preparing for … Continued
   
  
  
  
      Congratulations to Tea Meskal, the first winner of this year’s Youth Water Poster Contest Teacher Drawing! Tea teaches Energy & the Environment, a Project Lead The Way (PLTW) course at Vista Heritage Global Academy, where she helps students explore sustainability and real-world environmental challenges. Participating in the contest for the first time, Tea saw … Continued
   
  
  
  
    The City of Santa Ana has released its 2023 Water Quality Report, also known as the annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). This report highlights the quality of Santa Ana’s water, which earned its third gold medal for the nation’s highest-quality and best-tasting tap water earlier this year. “I encourage everyone to read this report to … Continued
   
  
  
  
    The City of Santa Ana has once again demonstrated its commitment to providing high-quality tap water, securing its third gold medal in the municipal water category at the prestigious Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting competition. Judges from around the world evaluated waters sourced from 16 states and 18 foreign countries, ultimately awarding top honors to … Continued
   
  
  
  
      Peggy Slonkosky, a teacher at Madison Elementary School, has won a $200 Art Supply Warehouse gift card as the winner of the first Teacher Drawing in this year’s Youth Water Poster Contest, aimed at raising student awareness of water conservation through creative expression. Peggy is known for nurturing creativity and promoting water conservation and … Continued
   
  
  
  
      The City of Santa Ana launched its 9th Annual Youth Water Poster Contest where youth who reside or attend a school in Santa Ana will compete for a chance to win prizes ranging from gift certificates to PS5s and Macbook Airs. One Grand Prize winner and two finalists will be selected in each age … Continued
   
  
  
  
      One of the latest scams hitting residents all over the Southland are people posing as water quality inspectors from the local utility. We’ve received reports of individuals going door to door pretending to be City of Santa Ana Water Quality employees. These individuals might tell you that they need to check your water or … Continued
   
  
  
  
      Discover the Quality of Your Tap Water The City of Santa Ana is proud to announce the release of its 2022 Water Quality Report, also known as the annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). Whether you prefer to view it online or receive a printed copy, obtaining this annual report has never been easier. Simply … Continued