IRVINE RANCH WATER DISTRICT ACHIEVEMENTS

By Mary Aileen "MaryAileen" (Ranney) Matheis, Esquire

As a Director of the Irvine Ranch Water, Mary Aileen has encouraged the reduction in water and sewer rates. She has supported policies of water conservation which have succeeded in reducing water use by more than 25%. IRWD has secured additional sources of water with strategic well development. IRWD is customer oriented agency that responds to customers needs and requests.

The Irvine Ranch Water District can point to considerable achievements.

A national and international reputation as an inovative and aggressive leader in water re-use and water conservation.

The first agency in California to implement full scale use of recycled water.

A Leader in the development of new and diverse water supply projects to ensure highly reliable and cost effective service.

Among the lowest water and sewer rates in the county.

Additionally, the Irvine Ranch Water District is sensitive to the enviromnent. The development of the San Joaquin Marsh helps clean the water flowing into Newport Bay. In 2005, IRWD will be constructing a network of treatment wetlands to further clean urban run-off.

There is much more to do as water becomes more scarce and as demands increase. Mary Aileen is eager to continue her work for this community.