The City will once again temporarily stop irrigating with recycled water in an effort to help quell the foul odor caused by an algae bloom in the Santa Margarita Water District’s Upper Oso Reservoir.
The City’s move comes as the water district continues to work to eliminate the odor that has prompted much resident concern.
On Monday, district officials told the City that two more aeration pumps were installed to help quell the foul smell and testing continues to indicate that conditions are improving. However, the City is hoping to complement those efforts since the Oso Reservoir is the main source of recycled irrigation water throughout Mission Viejo.
The Public Services department will stop irrigating with recycled water through Sunday.
