Tour: Groundwater Recovery Plant (San Juan Groundwater Recovery Plant)

Event: Tour: Groundwater Recovery Plant (San Juan Groundwater Recovery Plant)
Date: Thursday, Oct 29
Time: 4:00 to 6:00 PM
Location: SMWD Headquarters: 26111 Antonio Parkway, RSM
Register at smwd.com/m/newsflash/home/detail/399
Santa Margarita Water District (SMWD) is committed to enhancing local water reliability and reducing dependence on imported water by developing sustainable, innovative water infrastructure. One of the District’s most impactful projects is the San Juan Capistrano Groundwater Recovery Plant, which plays a vital role in treating local groundwater to supplement the region’s drinking water supply.
This state-of-the-art facility extracts water from the San Juan Groundwater Basin and uses advanced treatment technologies—such as filtration and reverse osmosis—to produce high-quality drinking water that meets or surpasses all state and federal standards. By tapping into this local resource, the plant strengthens our region’s self-reliance and drought resiliency.
PLANT FACTS & FIGURES
- Uses advanced treatment, including reverse osmosis and UV disinfection (watch the latest update)
- Designed to produce up to 5 million gallons of potable (drinking) water per day
- Sources water from the San Juan Groundwater Basin
- Recently upgraded by SMWD to improve efficiency and reliability
PLANT BENEFITS:
- Reduces dependence on imported water
- Provides a reliable, local drinking water supply for the community
- Enhances drought resiliency for South Orange County
- Demonstrates SMWD’s leadership in sustainable water management
This guided tour offers community members a unique, behind-the-scenes look at how SMWD is building a more secure and sustainable water future—right here at home.