Santa Margarita Water District provides high-quality, reliable drinking water, recycled water, and wastewater services to over 200,000 South Orange County, California residents. The service area includes ten unique communities, including the cities of Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, and San Juan Capistrano, and the unincorporated communities of Coto de Caza, Las Flores, Ladera Ranch, the Rancho Mission Viejo Villages of Sendero, Esencia and Rienda, and Talega in San Clemente. 
Santa Margarita Water District is committed to reducing its dependence on imported water by investing in local, reliable, sustainable, and cost-effective water supplies for today and future generations.
Santa Margarita Water District has been awarded the District Transparency Certificate of Excellence by the Special District Leadership Foundation (SDLF), recognizing its commitment to accountability, open communication, and responsible governance.
This award reflects the District’s commitment to putting its community first and delivering services with integrity and excellence.  Please visit our website at: www.smwd.com