About ETWD
Mission Statement
The mission of the El Toro Water District is to provide its customers a safe and reliable supply of water, sewer and recycled water services in an environmentally and economically responsible manner.
Who we are?
Thank you for visiting the El Toro Water District (ETWD) website. ETWD was formed in 1960 and serves nearly 50,000 people in southern Orange County. ETWD provides drinking water, sewer and recycled water for use across portions of the cities of Aliso Viejo, Lake Forest, Laguna Hills and Mission Viejo and the entire city of Laguna Woods. ETWD is governed by a five-member Board of Directors.
In 2024, El Toro Water District was awarded the prestigious “Platinum District of Distinction” accreditation by the Special District Leadership Foundation (SDLF). ETWD has proudly maintained the “District of Distinction” accreditation since 2007.
This recognition represents the highest honor California’s special districts can achieve for transparency and governance. The accreditation is a testament to ETWD’s commitment to sound fiscal management, strong board and executive leadership, public transparency, and operational excellence.