Utilities

Tap Water – An Essential Part of a Hurricane Preparedness Plan

In the days leading up to a major storm, stores may scramble to meet the demand for bottled water. While bottled water is convenient,...

Celebrating Creativity and Conservation: Water Conservation Calendar Awards Ceremony

Orange County Utilities and Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) recently gathered for the 19th annual Water Conservation Calendar Awards Ceremony to spotlight the imaginative...

Orange County Manages Supply Chain Issues with Agility and Adaptability

It has been three years since the COVID pandemic, but its effects, along with international conflicts and inflationary pressures, are still creating issues for...

H2O Pipeline Program Puts High School Students on a Promising Pathway to a Lifelong Career

The Orange County Board of County Commissioners recently honored the first group of students who successfully completed the H2O Pipeline Program. This initiative, forged...

Orange County Utilities Receives Accolades for Educating Residents on Recycling

The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) recently announced that Orange County received a 2023 Communication, Education, and Marketing (CEM) Technical Division Award...

Record Year for Employee Giving Supports Heart of Florida United Way

For nearly 30 years, Orange County Government and its constitutional offices have led a giving campaign to support the Heart of Florida United Way...

Orange County Utilities Recognized with Prestigious J.D. Power Award

Top marks in their category for conservation, communications, billing & payment, and pricing Orange County Utilities accepted an award from J.D. Power for Best...

Orange County Receives National Honors for 2021 Initiatives

Orange County has been recognized with six 2022 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo). The awards honor innovative, effective county government...

Orange County Water Division Manager Earns Prestigious Fellowship

Eighteen emerging leaders from water and wastewater utilities across the United States have been selected to join Duke University’s Water Innovation Leadership Development (WILD) executive education...