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The OC San Connection Newsletter is intended to keep our rate payers and community informed of our various educational programs, capital improvement upgrades, and information to showcase how we meet our mission of protecting public health and the environment every single day.

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Our 5 Minutes Per Month publication is distributed monthly to our influential public featuring policy topics and decisions.

2026

January: Groundwater Replenishment System—18 Years of Innovation
February: OC San Invites You to a Film Screening
March: OC San Supports Key Legislative Measures to Strengthen Local Infrastructure and Ratepayer Protections
April: OC San Headquarters Earns LEED Gold Certification
May: Rooted in Service, Powered by Community: Celebrating Public Works Week
June: OC San Announces New Board Leadership

2025

January - Five Minutes Per Month: Celebrate A Special Anniversary With Us
February - Five Minutes Per Month: OC San’s Wastewater 101 Citizens Academy Starts in March
March - Five Minutes Per Month: OC San Building on Success…2025 Strategic Plan
April - Five Minutes Per Month: Wastewater 101 Celebrates Its Largest Class Yet
May - Five Minutes Per Month: Celebrating the Hidden Heroes of Our Communities
June - Five Minutes Per Month: Celebrating Service and Legacy at the 2025 Honor Wall Ceremony
July - Five Minutes Per Month: Investing in Our Regional Infrastructure: OC San Enters Year Two of Its Two-Year Budget
August - Five Minutes Per Month: Wastewater 101 Citizens Academy—Register Today!
September - Five Minutes Per Month: OC San to Host 2025 State of OC San
October - Five Minutes Per Month: OC San Unveils the 2024/2025 Annual Report Showcasing Innovation and Sustainability
November - Five Minutes Per Month: Championing Sound Policy for Our Community
December - Five Minutes Per Month: 2025 Strategic Plan Approved, Strengthening OC San’s Long-Term Vision

2024

December: Five Minutes Per Month: Explore OC San's New Website
November: Five Minutes Per Month: OC San's 70 Years of Environmental Excellence
October: Five Minutes Per Month: State of OC San - 70 Years of Excellence
September: Five Minutes Per Month: OC San Investing in Our Community
August: Five Minutes Per Month: OC San Planning for the Future
July: Five Minutes Per Month: OC San Continuing to Protect our Beaches and Ocean
June: Five Minutes Per Month: OC San’s New Board Leadership
May - Five Minutes Per Month: OC San’s Headquarters Ribbon Cutting
April - Five Minutes Per Month: OC San: Sole California Utility Achieving AAA Ratings from All Three Major Agencies
March - Five Minutes Per Month: OC San Takes Action
February - Five Minutes Per Month: OC San’s Wastewater 101 Citizens Academy Starts in March
January - Five Minutes Per Month: Celebrating 70 Years of Environmental Excellence

2023

December - Five Minutes Per Month: OC San earns Voluntary Protection Program STAR Status
November - Five Minutes Per Month: OC San Strategic Plan Adopted
October - Five Minutes Per Month: OC San Highlights Major Achievements in Annual Report
September - Five Minutes Per Month: OC San Continues to Invest in Infrastructure
August - Five Minutes Per Month: OC San Weathered the Storm
July - Five Minutes Per Month: OC San Approves $487 Million Budget
June - OC San is Featured in OC Register
May - Orange County Beach Closures at All-Time Low
April - OC San and OCWD Celebrated the World’s Largest Water Recycling Facility
March - OC San Sewer Service Fees Approved
February - OC San Announces Next Session of Wastewater 101 Citizens Academy
January - OC San's New General Manager

2022

December - OC San Reaches Major Recycling Milestone
November - OC San Captures Milestones in Annual Report
October - Join Us for the State of OC San
September - OC San Focuses on Building a Stronger Foundation
August - OC San's Wastewater 101 Citizens Academy Is Back
July - OC San Commits to Investing into OC’s Regional Wastewater Infrastructure
June - OC San Board of Directors Elects New Leadership
May - OC San and OCWD Host Joint Tour on May 18
April - Be Part of OC San’s Wastewater 101 - Citizens Academy
March - OC San’s Investment to Overhaul Major Wastewater Treatment Process
February - OC San Continues to Play a Key Role in the COVID-19 Public Health Surveillance System
January - OC San Pursues Emerging Technology: Supercritical Water Oxidation

2021

December - OC San Adopts 2021 Strategic Plan
November - OC San Highlights Accomplishments in Annual Report
October - Governor Signs AB 818 Helping to Keep Wipes Out of the Pipes
September - OC San’s Investment to the Local Economy
August - OC San’s Commitment to our Customers
July - OC San Sells Revenue Obligations
June - OC San Receives New Ocean Discharge Permit
May - OC San and OCWD Host Joint Tour On May 18
April - OC San Programs Draw Attention
March - OC San Featured in the Orange County Register's Water Insert

2020

December - Come Join Us! OC San and OCWD Host Joint Virtual Tour
November - OC San - New Name and Look, Same Great Service