Orange County Undergoing $4 Million Groundwater Study
North Basin Project Could Take up to Two Years
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached an agreement with the Orange County Water District to conduct a remedial investigation and feasibility study to address a large area of groundwater contamination in Northern Orange County known as the “North Basin.” The work required by the agreement is expected to take up to two years to complete and is estimated to cost up to $4 million.
“The Orange County groundwater basin is a vital source of drinking water for the 2.4 million people it serves,” says Alexis Strauss, EPA’s acting regional administrator for the Pacific Southwest. “Protecting this resource is critical for our long-term water sustainability.”