City of Orange Completes Well No. 28, Expanding Water Supply and Honoring Local History

The City of Orange has finished construction on Well No. 28, a major new addition to its drinking water system and a standout example of how collaboration between public agencies, local institutions, and community partners can shape long-term benefits for residents. Supported in part by funding from the Orange County Water District through SARCCUP, the project also includes a cutting-edge PFAS treatment system, ensuring the well delivers clean and reliable water to households across the city. At 1,300 feet deep and powered by a 600-horsepower motor—the largest operated by the Water Division—Well No. 28 can produce up to 3,000 gallons per minute, ultimately supplying around 14% of the city’s total water production and serving approximately 20,000 residents.

The project’s development was also rooted in creative problem-solving and community partnership. After Chapman University sought to purchase the city’s originally planned well site near Panther Village, the two entities coordinated a land swap, relocating the well to a parcel at Maple Avenue and Lemon Street that proved even more advantageous for water operations. In front of the new site, the city added Antepasado Park— a small but meaningful green space dedicated to the history of the former Cypress Street Barrio, a resilient Mexican American community that once thrived in the area.

Through strengthened infrastructure, innovative planning, and a commitment to honoring local heritage, Well No. 28 reflects the City of Orange’s broader mission: to invest in essential services while preserving and uplifting the cultural stories that define the community.

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