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Drought: How one Orange County water district drilled down to become self-sustaining

While Mesa Water has some geological luck on its side, experts say others could do something similar.

Mesa Water District general manager Paul Shoenberger is shown next to the nanofiltration technology treatment equipment at their facility in Costa Mesa on Thursday, July 21, 2022. The Mesa Water District has an abundance of water, and is the only water district in Orange County that provides 100% local groundwater. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Mesa Water District general manager Paul Shoenberger is shown next to the nanofiltration technology treatment equipment at their facility in Costa Mesa on Thursday, July 21, 2022. The Mesa Water District has an abundance of water, and is the only water district in Orange County that provides 100% local groundwater. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Brooke Staggs
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Here's how one water district insulated itself from drought by becoming the only one in Orange County, and one of a small number throughout the state, that meets 100% of needs with local groundwater.

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