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The Association holds monthly luncheon meetings featuring knowledgeable speakers on topics important to the water industry, as well as annual social events including a golf tournament, emerging professionals networking activities, and a holiday dinner.


Membership in the Orange County Water Association provides opportunities to keep informed about issues affecting the water community, to meet and communicate with other water professionals, and to support programs which provide public education and technical training about water and water systems. Members pay a reduced fee for luncheons and special events throughout the year.

Upcoming events

    • 18 Feb 2026
    • 8:00 AM
    • 4 Dec 2026
    • 8:00 AM
    Register






    We’re Looking for Sponsors
    To Help Support
    Our Special Outreach Efforts

    • Emerging Professionals
    • Women in Water
    • Summer Splash!



    Outreach efforts for both Emerging Professionals and Women in Water have met with great success! Whether its panel discussions, facility tours, or social events for networking, the response has been tremendous, proving those who participate share our enthusiasm.

    And not surprisingly, there’s a great deal of enthusiasm for home brewed beer, as well, especially when it’s crafted by local water industry brewers using water from OCWD’s Groundwater Replenishment System (GWRS), the world’s largest system for indirect potable reuse! Our Summer Splash tasting event has been an annual favorite for years.

    These special events all have undeniable appeal throughout the Orange County water community. We hope select corporations and public agencies will choose to partner with us to help realize our goals in 2026.

    Many benefits will accrue to our Sponsors, of course. For each event, select sponsors will be featured in all our promotional pieces for the event. They’ll also be prominently acknowledged at the event, and when possible permitted to make appropriate remarks to the group. In addition, all Sponsors are recognized throughout the year on the OCWA website and at our monthly Industry Insight presentations.

    All this for a donation of $500. You can choose which program you wish to support, be it Summer Splash, Women in Water, or Emerging Professionals.

    But act now! Plans are already in the works for exciting events.

    To become a 2026 Sponsor, signup at the link above.

    For further information, contact Dave Jones, OCWA Treasurer, or Taryn Kjolsing, OCWA President.

    • 27 Aug 2026
    • 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • UCI Beckman Center, 100 Academy Way Irvine, CA 92617
    Register
    OCWA Logo
    are proud to host the
    GENERAL MANAGER
    Career Summit
    WATER LEADERS OF TODAY MEET WATER LEADERS OF TOMORROW
    Thursday, August 27th, 2026
    Time: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    UCI Beckman Center
    100 Academy Way
    Irvine, CA 92617
    Hosted by OCWA's Emerging Professionals Group
    Join OCWA's Emerging Professionals Group for an interactive career development summit featuring experienced General Managers from across the water industry! Attendees will gain valuable insights through breakout groups for more personal discussions with each General Manager. A networking social takes place after the event.
    Hors d'oeuvres and drinks will be provided!
    Featured General Managers
    Craig Miller Shivaji Deshmukh Mark Toy

    Amber Boone
    MARK TOY
    Yorba Linda
    Water District
    AMBER BOONE
    South Orange County
    Wastewater Authority
    SHIVAJI DESHMUKH
    Metropolitan Water District
    of Southern California
    CRAIG MILLER
    Western Municipal
    Water District
    UCI Beckman Center
    100 Academy Way, Irvine, CA 92617
    For any questions, please contact:
    Derek Kurtti at KurrtiD@bv.com
    or AJ Connell at aj.connell@dopudjawells.com
    Download a Flyer Here
    • 17 Sep 2026
    • 7:30 AM - 1:30 PM
    • Rattlesnake Reservoir • 4769 Portola Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92620
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    OCWA - Orange County Water Association
    2026 Operator Expo
    Product Exhibitions  •  Team Competitions
    Thursday, September 17
    7:30 am to 1:30 pm
    Rattlesnake Reservoir
    4769 Portola Parkway, Irvine
    Register Today
    Reservations can be made
    on the OCWA website.
    If you have any questions,
    please contact
    OCWA Director
    Noelani Leal
    at nleal@westminster-ca.gov
    To register a
    Pipe Tapping Team
    contact Boyd Schultz,
    (949) 306-0714.
    HELP US MINIMIZE
    OUR PLASTIC WASTE
    Please bring your own
    reusable water bottles.
    There'll be plenty of water
    available onsite to
    refill containers.
    Thank you.
    Sponsors & Exhibitors
    Can Sign Up Online
    As Well!

    Thank you to our Sopnsors:

    Laguna Beach County Water District 

    The Association is grateful to

    Irvine Ranch Water District

    for its generous donation

    of the site for our event.

    Without IRWD’s support
    our event would not be possible.
    Irvine Ranch Water District makes its facilities available
    for use by residents and non-profit organizations merely as a public service,
    but does not, by allowing this use, endorse or support the purpose of the event or its sponsor.
    Our annual OPERATOR EXPO provides a great opportunity for quality continuing education and a chance to gather information on new products and learn more about current technologies directly from the experts. It's also an excellent networking opportunity.
    This Vendor Exhibition ranks among OCWA’s Premier Events, and the Pipe Tapping Competition and Horseshoe Tournament are a great way to build teamwork, meet others in the industry, and maybe win bragging rights for the next year.
    Vendor Exhibits - All Day
    Vendor Set-Up - 7:00 am
    Operator Training ‘Check In’ - 7:30 am to 8 am
    Pipe Tapping Competition - 10 am to Noon
    Horseshoe Competition - 10 am to Noon
    CATERED BBQ LUNCH - Noon to 1 pm
    Opportunity Drawing - 1 pm
    Click Here to Download
    2026 Operator Expo Flyer
    2026 Operator Expo Flyer
    2026 Operator Expo Flyer
    Sponsor & Exhibitor Opportunities
    are available for sign-up.
    To Pay by check,
    please download the
    OpExpo & Exhibitor
    Entry Form
    and mail it in.
    2026 OCWA OpExpo Sponsor and Exhibitor E-Form.pdf
    2026 OCWA OpExpo Sponsor and Exhibitor E-Form
    Click Below to Download
    Horseshoe Competition Rules
    2026 Horseshoe Competition Rules.pdf
    2026 Horseshoe Competition Rules
    We look forward to seeing you there!
    Orange County Water Association

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