Ford is committed to keeping the community informed about the Ford Newport Beach project. Fact sheets will be prepared and distributed to neighbors and other interested parties in proximity to the investigation area as the project reaches major milestones. Outreach events are listed on this page along with links to all outreach materials.
Upcoming Outreach
When: Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Address: Civic Center Community Room, 100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Watch Online: https://tinyurl.com/FordNBYouTube
The meeting will also be recorded and uploaded to the Santa Ana Water Board’s website and this website for those who cannot attend in-person. For questions or more information, please refer to Community Fact Sheet #15, contact Jessica Law, Water Board Case Manager, at (951) 782-4381 or Jessica.Law@waterboards.ca.gov, or contact our toll-free project information hotline at (833) 949-3673.
The Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board (Santa Ana Water Board) will host a community meeting on September 17 about the former Ford Aeronutronics site. You are welcome to attend in-person or online via a YouTube livestream.
The meeting will provide an update on recent environmental investigations, mitigation and remediation implementation, and a project schedule with near and long term anticipated activities that may affect your community. Subject matter experts from the Santa Ana Water Board, the Office of Environmental Health & Hazard Assessment, and WSP (representing Ford Motor Company) will be available to address questions.
Past Outreach
Please click on the drop-down menus below for more information on past outreach activities.
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The Water Board will continue to host a series of information sessions to provide project information and answer questions. Below is a recap of previous sessions.
Information Session No. 13 - Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Information Session No. 12 - Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Information Session No. 11 - Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Information Session No. 12 - Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Information Session No. 11 - Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Information Session No. 10 - Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Information Session No. 9 - Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Information Session No. 8 - Thursday, February 3, 2022
Information Session No. 7 - Thursday, July 29, 2021
Information Session No. 6 - Thursday, November 5, 2020
Information Session No. 5 - Thursday, November 7, 2019
Information Session No. 4 - May 28, 29 and 30, 2019
Information Session No. 3 - Thursday, February 28, 2019
Information Session No. 2 - Saturday, November 10, 2018
Information Session No. 1 - Thursday, September 27, 2018
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In 2021-25, the Santa Ana Water Board hosted a series of community-specific meetings to present the draft Feasibility Study or draft Feasibility Study/Remedial Action Plan for that community.
Newport North Apartment Homes - Northern Portion
The Santa Ana Water Board made the Draft Feasibility Study (FS) for the northern portion of the Newport North Apartment Homes community available for public comment from March 10 to April 8, 2025. The Draft FS evaluates contamination found in soil gas (air in between soil particles), indoor air and groundwater north of Mallorca Drive and proposes remedial and mitigation measures to address the contamination.
On March 26, 2025, the Water Board hosted a virtual public meeting to provide an overview of the draft FS and proposed remedy. The meeting included a short presentation with details on how to provide public comments. A copy of the meeting presentation and recording are included below.
An overview of the Draft FS can be found in the Santa Ana Water Board Newport North Apartment Homes (Northern Portion) Draft FS Fact Sheet - February 2025.
Corsica Villa Townhomes
The Water Board made the Draft Feasibility Study (FS) for the southern portion of the Corsica Villa Townhomes community available for public comment from May 22 to June 21, 2023. The Draft FS addresses contamination found in soil gas (air in between soil particles), indoor air and groundwater and evaluates different ways to address these impacts.
On June 7, 2023, the Water Board hosted a virtual public meeting to provide an overview of the draft FS. The meeting included a short presentation with details on how to provide public comments. A copy of the meeting presentation, recording and associated handouts are included below.
An overview of the Draft FS can be found in the Santa Ana Water Board Corsica Villa Townhomes Draft FS Fact Sheet - May 2023.
Newport North Apartment Homes - Southern Portion
The Water Board made the draft Feasibility Study (FS)for the southern portion of the Newport North Apartment Homes community available for public comment from August 15 to September 14, 2022. The Newport North Apartment Homes has been divided into a southern and northern portion due to the size of the community, phases of vapor intrusion assessment and ongoing environmental investigation activities. The draft FS addresses contamination found in soil gas, indoor air and groundwater in the southern area, which is located north of Bison Avenue and south of Mallorca Drive and Felicidad Street. Vapor intrusion assessment and investigation activities for the northern portion of the community are ongoing, and the need for a draft FS will be determined at a later date once sufficient data is collected.
The Water Board also held a community meeting to provide an overview of the draft FS, answer questions and accept comments. A recording of the meeting and a copy of the presentation are below.
Presentation - August 24, 2022
An overview of the draft plan can be found in the Water Board Newport North Apartment Homes Draft FS Fact Sheet - August 2022.
Belcourt Hill/Sea Island Communities
The Water Board made the draft Feasibility Study (FS) for the Belcourt Hill and Sea Island communities available for public comment from July 18 to August 16, 2022. The agency also held a community meeting to provide an overview of the draft plan, answer questions and accept comments. A recording of the meeting and a copy of the presentation are below.
An overview of the draft FS can be found in the Water Board Belcourt Hill/Sea Island Draft FS Fact Sheet - July 2022.
One Ford Road Community
The Water Board made the draft Feasibility Study/Remedial Action Planavailable for public comment from February 14 to March 15, 2022. The agency also held a community meeting to provide an overview of the draft plan, answer questions and accept comments. A recording of the meeting and copy of the presentation are below.
Presentation - February 23, 2022
An overview of the draft plan can be found in the Water Board One Ford Road Draft FS/RAP Fact Sheet - February 2022.
Belcourt Terrace Community
The Water Board made thedraft Feasibility Study/Remedial Action Plan available for public comment from September 15 to October 14, 2021. The agency also held a community meeting to provide an overview of the draft plan, answer questions and accept comments. A recording of the meeting and a copy of the presentation are below.
Presentation - September 23, 2021
An overview of the draft plan can be found in the Water Board Belcourt Terrace Draft FS/RAP Fact Sheet - September 2021.
Bayridge Park Community
The Water Board made the draft Feasibility Study/Remedial Action Plan available for public comment from June 7 to July 9, 2021. The agency also held a virtual community meeting to provide an overview of the draft plan, answer questions and accept comments. A recording of the meeting and copy of the presentation are below.
Presentation - Thursday, June 10, 2021
An overview of the draft plan can be found in the Water Board Bayridge Park Draft FS/RAP Fact Sheet - June 2021.
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Belcourt Terrace Community
On February 24, 2022, Ford’s environmental consultant hosted a community meeting to provide more information on the planning of the Remedial Design and Implementation Plan in the Belcourt Terrace community. Below is a copy of the meeting recording and presentation.
Bayridge Park Community
On November 4, 2021, Ford’s environmental consultant hosted a community meeting to provide more information on the planning of the Remedial Design and Implementation Plan in the Bayridge Park community. Below is a copy of the meeting recording and presentation.
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In 2021-22, the Water Board hosted a series of community-specific virtual meetings to present the findings of the Human Health Risk Assessments and the Soil Vapor Extraction Pilot Test. Below is a recap of past sessions:
Belcourt Hill HOA - Thursday, January 20, 2022
Sea Island Community Association - Thursday, January 20, 2022
Corsica Villa Townhomes - Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Belcourt Master Community Association - Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Newport North Apartment Homes - Tuesday, January 18, 2022
One Ford Road Community - Thursday, July 8, 2021
Belcourt Terrace Community - Thursday, May 20, 2021
Bayridge Park Community - Thursday, April 22, 2021
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In March 2020, Ford’s environmental consultant hosted a series of community meetings to provide more information on upcoming SVE pilot tests in specific communities. Below is a recap of these sessions:
Bayridge Park Community Presentation - Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Sea Island Community Presentation - Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Newport North Apartments Presentation - Monday, March 2, 2020
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Belcourt Terrace Community
On January 24, 2024, Ford’s environmental consultant, WSP, hosted a community meeting to provide more information on the soil vapor extraction (SVE) system installation work and measures that will be taken to reduce impacts to the community. Project team members also answered questions from attendees. Below is a link to the meeting recording and a copy of the presentation.
Bayridge Park Community
On June 8, 2023, Ford’s environmental consultant, WSP, hosted a community meeting to provide an update on the upcoming SVE system construction and discuss the proposed implementation of individual home sub-slab (SSD) depressurization systems within the Bayridge Park community. Project team members also answered questions from the community. Below is a link to the meeting recording and a copy of the presentation.
On January 18, 2023, Ford’s environmental consultant, WSP, hosted a community meeting to provide more information on the SVE system installation work and measures that will be taken to reduce impacts to the community. Project team members also answered questions from the community. Below is a link to the meeting recording and a copy of the presentation.
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Bayridge Park Community
On May 17, 2023, the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board (Water Board) hosted a community meeting to provide more information on the need to construct sub-slab depressurization (SSD) systems at homes where vapor intrusion has been identified in Bayridge Park. For this meeting, the Santa Ana Water Board invited the property owners and residents that currently operate or have been offered air purifier units (APUs) to address vapor intrusion associated with Ford’s historical operations. The meeting included a presentation followed by a question-and-answer session. Below is a link to the meeting recording and copies of the presentation, SSD Fact Sheet and What to Expect handout that were provided at the meeting:
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Bayridge Park
The following are links associated with hearings held by the City of Newport Beach for a limited term permit to approve the location of the SVE treatment building.
March 2, 2023: Zoning Administrator Hearing - Approved Minutes
May 17, 2023: Planning Commission Hearing Recording
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The South Coast Air Quality Management District (Air District) distributed a Notice of Intent to Issue “Permits to Construct and Operate” for the Soil Vapor Extraction (SVE) treatment systems at Bayridge Park and Belcourt Terrace. The public was welcome to provide comments through September 15, 2023. The permit was approved on October 20, 2023. For additional information on the Air District’s permitting process, please contact Angela Shibata at (909) 396-2737 or ashibata@aqmd.gov.
Outreach Materials
Links to past fact sheets and other community outreach materials are found below:
Newport North Apartment Homes Notice of Work - February 2025
Newport North Apartment Homes Notice of Work - December 2024
Newport North Apartment Homes Notice of Work - November 2024
Belcourt Terrace Soil Vapor Extraction System Installation Notice of Work - January 2024
Belcourt Master Soil Vapor Extraction System Installation Notice of Work - January 2024
Bayridge Park Soil Vapor Extraction System Installation Notice of Work - October 2023
Water Board Corsica Villa Townhomes Draft FS Fact Sheet - May 2023
Water Board Bayridge Park Sub-Slab Depressurization (SSD) Fact Sheet - May 2023
What To Expect: Installing a Sub-Slab Depressurization System - Bayridge Park - May 2023
Newport North Shopping Center Notice of Work - February 2023
Newport North Apartment Homes Notice of Work - February 2023
Newport North Apartment Homes Notice of Work - December 2022
Newport North Apartment Homes Notice of Work - September 2022
Water Board Newport North Apartment Homes Southern Area Draft FS Fact Sheet - August 2022
Water Board Belcourt Hill/Sea Island Draft FS Fact Sheet - July 2022
Water Board One Ford Road Draft FS/RAP Fact Sheet - February 2022
Newport North Apartment Homes Notice of Work - January 4, 2022
Water Board Belcourt Terrace Draft FS/RAP Fact Sheet - September 2021
Water Board Bayridge Park Draft FS/RAP Fact Sheet - June 2021
Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment TCE Fact Sheet - November 10, 2018
Contact Us
We understand that environmental investigations and findings are complicated. We are happy to answer questions, brief your homeowner’s association or civic group, or meet with you individually.
Please contact us at info@FordNBFacts.com or call our project information line at (833) 949-3673.