General InformationSouth Coast Water District is a public municipal water utility based in Dana Point, California, serving 110,000+ residents in south Orange County with approximately 250-350 employees, founded in 1962
Funding & FinancialsAs a public agency, SCWD is funded through water rates, bonds, and state/federal grants rather than traditional venture capital, with recent capital investments in recycled water and desalination infrastructure
Leadership & TeamSCWD is led by a General Manager and Board of Directors appointed by the community; specific executive names change with governance cycles typical of public utilities
Recent ActivityRecent initiatives include expansion of recycled water systems, desalination project development to address drought conditions, and participation in Orange County water resilience programs