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Many people point to this photo as the beginning of Mesa Water’s history. However, our roots can be traced back much further, to the founding of Costa Mesa and the community’s first wells. Here is an overview of the major milestones in our long history of serving the community.

Costa Mesa High School (CMHS) won the Rookie Division of the 2018 Solar Cup competition, the nation’s largest student-based solarpowered boat race.

5th grade classes in Mesa Water’s service area can request an in-school Water Education Assembly taught by our partners, Discovery Cube OC, by calling 714.263.3806.

Henry “Hank” Panian was a Mesa Water Director from 1977 to 1998, and served as Board President from 1981- 1985 and 1989-1991. An admired Orange Coast College history professor for 34 years, a founding member of the Costa Mesa Historical Society, and a longtime community volunteer, Mr. Panian passed away July 14 at age 89.

Mesa Water recently improved our Well 5 to help fulfill two of our Strategic Plan goals:

Welcome Catheryne Duckworth as Mesa Water’s new Water Operations Department Assistant.

It is with great sadness that we announce that Henry “Hank” S. Panian - former Mesa Water Director and Orange Coast College History Professor has passed away Saturday. Hank was truly a cornerstone for our Mesa Water family and beloved by the entire City of Costa Mesa. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Hank and his family.

From Costa Mesa to Sacramento… Mesa Water District Advocates for Accessible, Affordable, Reliable Water Monitoring legislation and regulations that can impact Mesa Water® and our future water supplies is vital. To continue providing you with economical, effective, and efficient water services, Mesa Water works with local and regional government authorities, and Sacramento lawmakers and regulators, to advance sound policies on waterrelated issues such as:

Mesa Water’s annual Water Quality Report is available at MesaWater.org/WaterQualityReport and in print by request.

Mesa Water sponsors the annual Costa Mesa Community Run which grants funds to local K-12 schools.