Press Releases

Costa Mesa, Calif. (September 1, 2020) – In celebration of its 60th Anniversary, Mesa Water District (Mesa Water®) is looking to promote water awareness and nurture creativity as the District launches the 2020 Mesa Water Matters Video Contest for high school and college students in its service area. This year’s video contest theme is “Mesa Water Matters.” The contest is open September 1 to October 31, 2020. Three winners will receive the following prizes: 1st place: $500, 2nd place: $300, and 3rd place: $200.

COSTA MESA, Calif.; July 29, 2020 – Mesa Water District (Mesa Water®) received a first place award for its state-of-the-art Pipeline Integrity Program (PiP) in the 2020 CMUA Resource Efficiency & Community Service Awards. The annual awards by the California Municipal Utilities Association (CMUA) highlight best practices and innovative ideas in California’s electric and water industries.

COSTA MESA, Calif.; July 24, 2020 – Mesa Water District (Mesa Water®) was recently reaccredited as a “District of Distinction” by the Special District Leadership Foundation (SDLF) for its sound fiscal management policies and practices in district operations. This is the seventh time Mesa Water receives the biannual accreditation – one of the most prestigious awards in local government in the state.

Community Members Can Submit Questions and Learn About Their Local Water Quality, Reliability, and Supply Sources

COSTA MESA, Calif.; July 7, 2020 — Throughout the month of July, Mesa Water District (Mesa Water®) Board of Directors are encouraging residents to ask questions about Mesa Water operations, water supply, ongoing water use efficiency efforts, or other topics. Residents can submit questions through MesaWater.org/NeighborhoodChat until July 31, 2020.

COSTA MESA, Calif.; June 22, 2020 – Mesa Water District’s (Mesa Water®) 2020 Water Quality Report (Report), now available, highlights that the District’s high quality, local groundwater supplies meet all stringent state and federal drinking water regulations.

COSTA MESA, Calif.; June 5, 2020 — Mesa Water District (Mesa Water®) is pleased to sponsor the Institute for Conservation Research and Education’s (ICRE) 2019-2020 high school field research program. This year’s research will cumulate with a Virtual Symposium Poster Presentation on June 11, with video presentations from each student group summarizing their research. The event includes students from Costa Mesa, Estancia, and Huntington Beach High Schools who will present their field data and conclusions from their research through the ICRE Ecological Field Studies Program, which teaches students about the environment and water resources.

COSTA MESA, Calif.; May 29, 2020 — Mesa Water District (Mesa Water®) is pleased to announce that Director James R. (“Jim”) Fisler was re-appointed to Orange County Local Agency Formation Commission (OC LAFCO) as a Special District regular member. In this vital role, he will continue to represent the mutual interests of Orange County’s special districts that provide water, wastewater, sanitary, cemetery, library, vector control, recreation and parks, and other services to their communities. Director Fisler was the only candidate nominated for the voting seat, making an election unnecessary. As such, he will serve another four-year term from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2024. 

The AAA Credit Ratings Enable the District to Save Ratepayer Money and Reduce Costs While Increasing the District’s Service and Supply Reliability

COSTA MESA, Calif.; May 15, 2020 – As an industry leader in efficiency and fiscal responsibility, Mesa Water District (Mesa Water®) is pleased to announce its renewed AAA credit rating -- the highest achievable by an organization -- from Standard & Poor’s (S&P) and Fitch rating agencies. The coveted ratings are based on Mesa Water’s operational effectiveness and efficiencies, including excellent financial management practices, as evidenced by the use of long-term financial and capital planning, an economical water rates structure, and the implementation of a strong financial policy framework. AAA ratings are the platinum standard in finance and allow Mesa Water to save ratepayer money by borrowing funds at the lowest possible interest rate for infrastructure improvements.

Mesa Water District’s Ongoing Operations and Response to Coronavirus Protects Public Health and Safety

COSTA MESA, CA.; March 24, 2020 – As always, Mesa Water District (Mesa Water®) continues to serve clean, safe, and reliable drinking water to our community. The Coronavirus (COVID-19) has no impact on the quality or supply of tap water. Per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, COVID-19 is transmitted person-to-person and not through water. Also, per the United States Environmental Protection Agency, COVID-19 has not been detected in drinking-water supplies, and people can continue to use and drink water from their tap as usual.