If that headline has you scratching your head, you are not alone. Many of us don’t know enough about how the El Toro Water District (ETWD) works, and assume that the best way to conserve water during the drought is to not water turf and landscape. In fact, not watering in certain areas of the Village actually wastes water.

ETWD owns and operates its own water reclamation plant with the capacity to process 3.7 MGD (millions of gallons per day). Efficient operation of the plant depends on this water returning to the community for irrigation and industrial uses. With limited storage capacity, any reclaimed water that doesn’t get used must be released into the ocean. If use of and demand for this large water volume decreases, that water ends up wasted.

With reclaimed water irrigation systems in gates 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10, the Village is one of ETWD’s biggest users. Additionally, use of reclaimed water is not affected by most drought restrictions.

Conversely, gates 1, 2, 3, 4, 11 and 14 are currently irrigated with potable water. To date, ETWD has declared a Level 2 water shortage which calls for a voluntary 15% reduction in water usage. Usage within the district has declined and if it continues to do so the district does not anticipate the imminent need for moving to Level 3.

For more information you can listen to ETWD Board President Kathryn Freshley’s July 6 update on “This Day,” or visit the El Toro Water District Webサイト. 

Saving as much water as possible and following the ETWD’s 恒久的な水資源保全の要件 is vital. Learning more can help prevent unintended outcomes. For more water-wise conversation tips, ここをクリック. For more information on water conservation, ここをクリック.

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舗装作業員は先日、サード・ミューチュアルとユナイテッド・ミューチュアルのひび割れ補修を完了しました。VMS総務部は、GRFのひび割れ補修を7月15日（金）までに完了する予定です。

その他の舗装工事には、GRFアスファルト舗装およびシールコートプログラム、そして村内の特定地域におけるコンクリート補修およびアスファルト舗装プログラムが含まれます。各工事エリアの影響を受ける住民の皆様には、工事内容と舗装スケジュールについて通知いたしました。プロジェクトログにアクセスするには、 ここをクリック メンテナンス プロジェクト ログまで下にスクロールします。 

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The United Laguna Woods Mutual and Third Laguna Hills Mutual annual election board candidates for 2022 have been confirmed. 

United Mutual will have a normal annual election process. The “Meet the Candidates” forum will be held in the Community Center Board Room on Friday, August 19. Confirmed United Mutual board candidates are Thomas Tuning, Mary Simon, Kambuzia Amini and Diane Casey. Click the orange button below to download the election schedule. 

Third Mutual will not have a normal annual election process. After the close of the candidate application deadline, the number of applications received was less than the number of available board seats. Those who applied will be voted onto the board by acclamation by non-candidate board members at the Third Mutual annual meeting in October 2022. Confirmed Third Mutual board candidates are Cris Prince, Cusrow Bhada and Ralph Engdahl.  

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The Equestrian Center, Laguna Woods Art Association and Village Community Fund are hosting the second Help the Herd art auction to benefit the horses on Thursday, July 14, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. 

Horse portraits, landscapes and paintings will be on display in the Equestrian Center courtyard, and a tour of the facility will be included in the evening’s program. Wine, beer and a charcuterie grazing table will be provided.  

Donations of $20 payable via cash or check are welcome. Closed-toed shoes are required. Space is limited to 75 attendees, so please register by July 9 via email to albrechtnl@hotmail.com.  

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