Is That a Real IRWD Employee?
If someone knocks on your door claiming to be an IRWD employee or contractor, don’t be afraid to ask for identification. If you have any doubts, call 949-453-5300. Keep in mind:
- All IRWD employees carry photo I.D. badges and must show them on request.
- Most IRWD field crew members wear an IRWD uniform with the IRWD logo above the left-hand shirt pocket and the employee’s name on the right side.
- IRWD water efficiency team members usually wear blue or white polo shirts with an IRWD logo embroidered on the left hand side.
- Many but not all IRWD employees will drive an IRWD vehicle when reporting to a customer’s home for a service call or appointment.
- IRWD will never try to sell you anything.
- IRWD employees and contractors will not show up to your home without an appointment, except for emergencies, service starts or stops, and meter repair or replacement.
- IRWD works with several contractors that provide various services to the District’s customers; no contractor should be on your property without an agreed-upon appointment.
IRWD Begins District Election Evaluation Process
The Irvine Ranch Water District Board of Directors has begun the public process to evaluate moving from an at-large election process to division-based elections. The resolution titled “Intent to Initiate the Process of Establishing Divisions and Elections by Divisions” was formally adopted by the IRWD Board on April 2, 2018. A Board Workshop on Population Characteristics of IRWD’s Service Area will be held on May 14, 2018 at 5:00PM. For more information on the process and upcoming public meetings, please click here.
2018 Poster Contest Finalists
About 400 students entered the Water Awareness Poster Contest. Ten students have been recognized as finalists. Their posters move forward for a chance to be featured in the 2019 Water Awareness Poster Calendar published by the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California.
Ayushi Das, 7th Grade, Sierra Vista Middle School
Mikoto Eguchi, 7th Grade, Sierra Vista Middle School
Tanvi Garneni, 7th Grade, Sierra Vista Middle School
Sarah Ida, 5th Grade, Vista Verde Elementary
Si-yun Ke, 7th Grade, South Lake Middle School
Chloe Kong, 3rd Grade, Portola Springs Elementary
Athena Maldonado, 6th Grade, De Portola Elementary
Vishwa Patel, 2nd Grade, Deerfield Elementary
Mahima Wuppalapati, 2nd Grade, Beacon Park Elementary
Rowan Yoo, 1st Grade, Westpark Elementary
Sea & Sage Summer Camp Enrollment
Registration is open for Sea & Sage Audubon Society’s nature day camps. The organization offers a variety of camps at IRWD’s beautiful San Joaquin Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary: Fledgling Camp for children ages 7 and 8; Marsh Birds Camp for ages 9 to 12; plus Advanced Bird Camp and Birds, Bugs, Blossoms for 11 and older.
Each camp features daily nature walks, journaling, research and art projects. Information and enrollment forms are available at seaandsageaudubon.org. Register today, because camps fill up quickly.
Old Meds? Don’t Flush Them
Your toilet is not the place to dump unmentionables. Many products are unsuitable for flushing, including sanitary products, wipes and medications.
Each year, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration hosts National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to prevent drugs, particularly opioids, from getting into the wrong hands. In 2017, the event collected a record 456 tons of pills.
In observance of this year’s Take Back Day on April 28, IRWD reminds you not to flush medications. Take them to a collection receptacle at a police agency or participating drug store, such as Walgreens at 13052 Newport Avenue in Tustin. To find a year-round collection center near you, visit takebackday.dea.gov or call 800-882-9539.
Drugs can harm wildlife and pollute the ecosystem. So please dispose of pharmaceuticals properly.
