Water is life. Water is my life.
MOORHEAD FOR WATER
11/12/2026
Thank you!
The votes are just about all counted, and I am happy and humbled that you have elected me to serve another term as Director of Moulton Niguel Water District.
I want to thank all those who supported me, inside and outside our Water District— not only with their votes, but financially, in their testimonies, their input and advice, networking with family and friends, sign placement on their property, or voicing support with a simple “Good luck, Bill, you have my support." It is gratifying and humbling to know so many people think relevant experience is important in public office!
I'll repeat the answer I provided to the Orange County Register when they asked: How will you build trust and prove to the community your capability to perform this job well?
“I will always tell the truth whether it is easy or hard to hear. I will listen to our customers, as it is critically important that our customers, staff and other board members tell me things I may not want to hear without judgment from me. In my 50 years of experience in water, wastewater, public service and private consulting, this approach has never failed me. And as an elected official it has made me known as someone who you will ALWAYS know where I stand. And that’s what I learned early on, which fosters growth, progress…and I’ll go as far as to say, also provides personal and professional fulfillment.”
While I walked the neighborhood during my campaign, I listened to our customers and it helped me focus on what was really important to the MNWD community. It helped my perspective—and even changed my mind and the way I looked at the service we provide. This will guide me in being a better Director for you. And for this, I thank all those who engaged with me and who even told me things I may not have wanted to hear.
Let's not stop here
No public official should expect to be successful in an echo chamber. I welcome your thoughts, questions, ideas, and concerns—letting me know what you think we are doing right, and where we can improve.
Thanks again for your trust in me, and I'm committed to leading Moulton Niguel Water District in policies that will support water sustainability, affordability, and reliability for our community.
William "Bill" Moorhead, P.E.
Director, Moulton Niguel Water District
Moulton Niguel Water District
DIRECTOR
I have been proud to serve you as Director of Moulton Niguel Water District since 2018. Thank you for your trust in me and for voting for me in the last three election cycles. As you think about what you want in a leader who understands how to bring a clean, safe, sustainable water supply to our community, I'm confident you'll find that I am uniquely qualified in technical know-how and proven leadership. The next four years will be critical in maintaining an aging infrastructure, increasing drought and fire response effectiveness, and building on the successes of the past. I'm ready to do it again!
William "Bill" Moorhead – Director, Moulton Niguel Water District.
Qualifications
Currently a Moulton Niguel Water District Director
Principal Water Engineer for City of Anaheim, retired
Registered Civil Engineer (CE No. 058583)
Master’s Degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering
Certified at highest level in water and wastewater operations
Grade V Water Treatment Plant Operator, Certificate No. 15753
Grade V Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator, Certificate No. V- 4525
Grade IV Collection Systems Maintenance Technologist, Certificate No. 305, 1994-2014
Water Distribution Operator Grade III
50 years’ experience in water, wastewater operations, engineering, water quality, and public policy
BA in biology
MNWD customer for 36 years
As Director
Improved our emergency leak response procedures
Facilitated more frequent infrastructure investigations and priorities
Approved budgets that prepared the District for future infrastructure repairs and upgrades
Engaged District customers through Chamber of Commerce presentations and interaction
Used my background in wastewater to focus on our wastewater and reuse operations
Approved rate structure that avoids spikes in cost to our customers
Related Experience
Committee Member for Orange County Infrastructure Report on Drinking Water
Past President of the Orange County Water Association, providing insight for MNWD’s customers concerning local, regional, and state water issues well into the 21st Century.
Board member, Lake Mission Viejo Association
4-year board member of Model United Nations Program, Mission Viejo HS
I look forward to serving my community for another four years and welcome your questions, concerns and input regarding water issues affecting all of us. Thanks for your vote and confidence in my leadership.
bill.moorhead@moorheadforwater.com
Moorhead for Water
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