South Coast Water District

Meet Ray! The newest member of our Collection System Team. Ray brings over 20 years of experience in wastewater operations from the City of Oceanside. Please extend a warm SCWD greeting as we welcome him aboard!

The Doheny Desal Project has secured an additional $7.75M in grant funding. SCWD extends its deepest appreciation to Senator Laphonza Butler, Senator Alex Padilla, and to Rep. Mike Levin for their continued support and advocacy. Director Rick Erkeneff expressed his gratitude, stating, “Their efforts have been instrumental in securing the funding needed to move this project forward, ensuring a sustainable water future for our community.” This grant funding supports our mission for reliable water supply and reduces ratepayer costs. Read the full Press Release: https://ow.ly/5Yxh50SoMjn

Please welcome Eric to our Water Ops team! Eric started in aviation and has a private pilots license. He worked for Space X for 2 years building rocket engines, was a competitor on American Ninja Warrior, and sang in a Black Sabbath Cover Band! Clearly all pre-reqs to be an awesome Distribution System Operator😃

We're thrilled to announce that we've been awarded a $1.25 million federal grant to boost water supply reliability! This significant financial boost will support SCWD’s Creekside Well Groundwater Recovery Project, aimed at bolstering water supply for SCWD customers and South Orange County. Click on the link to read the full Press Release: https://ow.ly/5gEC50RELQG

Big shoutout to our amazing accounting team: Jackie, Erin, & Brandi! 🌟 On National Accounting Day, we're celebrating the incredible precision, dedication, and expertise you bring to the table every single day. Here's to you and the vital role you play in our success. 📊🎉 #NationalAccountingDay

Have you met Alexia? She's a 4th grader with an interest in Desalination. Watch her video to learn more about the process and our Doheny Ocean Desalination Project: https://ow.ly/Pjjq50Rvgre

Investing in water infrastructure is investing in our future. This #InfrastructureWeek SCWD reflects on our Golden Lantern/Stonehill Recycled Water Distribution Improvements Phase 2 Project and the funding provided in full or in part by Proposition 68, the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, and President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law through an agreement with the State Water Resources Control Board.

Want a quick history lesson on desal in CA? Check out 4th Grader Alexia's video about Desalination for her "California history" project, featuring an interview from our very own GM Rick Shintaku. #DohenyDesal #DoingDesalRight. Click on the link to watch the full length video now: https://ow.ly/sqiv50Rz04S

🌟 We did it! Another successful completion of our South Coast Water District Professional Development Series! 🎓 This unique program offers our team a deep dive into the diverse departments across our District. By understanding the different roles and functions, we're cultivating well-rounded leaders ready to take on any challenge.

Today’s Leadership Team meeting at South Coast Water District was a game-changer! 🌟 We were thrilled to have empowerment speaker Marie Knight provide insights on "Understanding Communication and Collaboration." From icebreakers to group discussions, every moment was filled with valuable learning. Our breakout groups, using dice to select from a diverse set of discussion prompts, opened up a dynamic exchange of ideas 🎲 Today was a reminder of the power of communication and the incredible potential of our team when we come together. A big thank you to our General Manager, Rick Shintaku, for fostering an environment that builds leaders across all departments and uplifts every team member. #LeadershipDevelopment