The Water Quality Department is organized into two divisions: Wastewater and Water Quality. There are 15 full-time employees in the department. The following are descriptions of services provided by the Divisions:

Wastewater - The Wastewater Division is responsible for maintaining 95 miles of sewer lines, 28 lift stations, the four-mile North Coast Interceptor that transmits sewage to the regional treatment plant and 17 urban runoff diversion units. Key functions include maintaining the sewer system, moving forward an aggressive capital improvement program to reduce sewer spills, securing grants and low-interest funding, working with the

Wastewater Advisory Committee, coordinating with the South Orange County Wastewater Authority, and complying with mandates from the Environmental Protection Agency and the Regional Water Quality Control Board

The Wastewater Division has 11 full-time staff, including 10 crew members, a project manager, the Director of Water Quality and an administrative position that is allocated to both divisions in the Department.

Water Quality - The Water Quality Division was formed to implement the NPDES water quality permit approved and continuously updated by the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board. The permit identifies tasks which cities and counties must complete to comply with the permit and reduce water pollution. This Division consists of two full-time employees responsible for coordinating permit compliance with other city departments, businesses, residents, contractors and the County of Orange. In order to carry out these responsibilities, the Division provides water quality education, encourages community participation and takes enforcement actions when necessary.