Mission Viejo is the ‘best’ water saver
Mission Viejo is one of only two Orange County cities to be rated as a “best” water saver by the Sierra Club Angeles Chapter, which released its ratings on Monday. The Sierra Club reviewed water conservation measures for incorporated cities in Orange and Los Angeles counties based on things such as efficient landscape irrigation and [...]
Mission Viejo to square off with cities around the state to see who’s greener
In an effort to benefit the environment and community as a whole, Mayor Dave Leckness will square off with mayors from across Southern California this month to see whose city can be the most “water wise.” The Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation, which the Wyland Foundation has organized across Southern California, involves residents taking online [...]
Park, tennis center recycled water conversion will save millions of gallons of drinking water annually
Work begins this week on the recycled water conversion of the irrigated landscapes at Cordova Park and the Felipe Tennis Center, as part of a continuing City effort to conserve precious drinking water and save natural resources and money. Converting the park off El Retiroto and the recreation center on Nogal to recycled water is [...]
Turf Removal Program offers rebates for eligible customers
Applications are available for a Turf Removal Program that will give residents and small commercial customers a minimum of $1 per square foot of turf removed for qualifying projects. The program, offered by the Municipal Water District of Orange County, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and local water districts including the Santa Margarita Water [...]
Residents asked to continue conserve water during water pipeline shutdown June 8-15
City officials are asking residents to continue conserving water efficiently while the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California shuts down a water pipeline that services South County for repairs June 8-15. The 26-mile Allen-McColloch Pipeline extends from the Robert B. Diemer Water Treatment Plant in Yorba Linda to the El Toro Reservoir in Lake Forest [...]
Mission Viejo Animal Services Center recycled water conversion will save millions of gallons of drinking water annually
Landscaped areas at the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center are now being irrigated with recycled water, as part of a continuing City effort to conserve precious drinking water and save natural resources and money. Converting the area off Hillcrest Drive to recycled water will save more than 10 million gallons of drinking water per year. [...]
Residents encouraged to conserve water during imported water shutdown
The City will cease all potable water irrigation on City landscapes during an imported water shutdown this month. The Diemer Filtration Plant, the Yorba Linda-based water treatment plant that serves South County, is expected to perform necessary maintenance and upgrades during the last week of January. The facility, owned and operated by the Metropolitan Water [...]
City will save roughly 3 million gallons of water per year at La Mancha Park
La Mancha Park is now being irrigated with recycled water, as part of a continuing City effort to conserve precious drinking water and save natural resources and money. Converting the park off Country Club Drive to recycled water is expected to save 3 million gallons of water per year. The Public Services Department has been [...]
Boy Scouts, volunteers help Mission Viejo’s water conservation efforts
Armed with measuring devices and sunscreen, a group of Boy Scouts and volunteers are helping the City gather field data from more than 175 water meters in town. The project is part of a proactive effort designed to conserve water and save the City money. The project entails measuring landscape square footage that each water [...]
Environmental Artist, Wyland, brings Clean Water Challenge Tour to Castille Elementary School Wednesday
Marine life artist and conservation advocate Wyland on Wednesday will bring his solar-powered Clean Water Challenge Tour to Castille Elementary – part of an effort to promote sustainable use of oceans, lakes, rivers, streams and wetlands. In partnership with the Ocean Institute and Rotary, the artist’s Clean Water Mobile Learning Center will visit the school [...]
