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The Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) Board of Directors announced last week that they are making Harvey F. De La Torre’s appointment as General Manager permanent.
De La Torre, who had been serving as the interim General Manager and was Assistant General Manager prior, is credited with spearheading the newly revised Financial Reserve Policy; completing the 2023 Orange County Reliability Study; facilitating strategies for Metropolitan Water District of Southern California to assist and partner with the South Coast Water District on the Doheny Desalination Project.
“Harvey has been an integral part of our team for over 15 years, demonstrating an in-depth understanding of the complexities of water management and leadership in water policy,” said Megan Yoo Schneider, President of the MWDOC Board of Directors. “His expertise and enthusiasm for a sustainable, reliable, and affordable water future are invaluable as we continue to navigate the challenges facing the water industry and our community today.”
“I am honored and excited to lead MWDOC into the future,” said De La Torre. “Ensuring a sustainable and reliable water supply for Orange County is a responsibility I take very seriously. We have a great team, and together, we will continue to innovate and excel in our service to our partner agencies and the public we serve.”
Before joining MWDOC, he served at West Basin Municipal Water District. A graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles, he holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Master’s degree from California State University, Fullerton.
