With intricate links to distant primary sources of potable water and the ever-present threat of drought, the Moulton Niguel Water District takes a proactive, data-driven approach to both conserving water and ensuring reliable water service for its 170,000 customers in Orange County, California.
During the past decade, the district — based in Laguna Hills, about 50 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles — has invested more than $75 million in infrastructure and advanced technologies. The goal: Conserve water and keep customers’ faucets flowing in the event of a planned or unplanned outage of its imported water supply.
“We believe in being proactive
