Individuals, Homeowner’s Associations, Businesses, and Public Agencies Contribute to Conservation Success

Costa Mesa, Calif.; April 14, 2016 – Mesa Water District (Mesa Water) has reached and exceeded the state’s 20 percent conservation mandate with over 21 percent reduction in water use from June 2015 through February 2016. The District focused on outdoor watering, reducing water waste at residential, multi-family, business, and government properties.

Customers who increased water efficiency beyond expectations were responsible for higher-than-average water savings ranging from 31 percent to 56 percent. Businesses and Homeowners’ Associations amended their outdoor watering for larger landscapes to comply with Mesa Water’s watering schedules that changed with seasonal temperatures and weather.

Drought-tolerant landscaping classes offered at no charge to participants

Board to Honor Mega Mesa Water Savers at April 14 meeting

Costa Mesa, Calif.; March 30, 2016 – Mesa Water District (Mesa Water) has exceeded its state-mandated conservation goal by achieving over 21 percent conservation from June 2015 through February 2016. The District’s state-assigned goal was 20 percent.

“Mesa Water’s customers are increasingly aware of the value of water and have stepped up their water efficiency efforts through reduced outdoor watering, upgraded landscapes, and fixing leaks,” said Mesa Water Board President Shawn Dewane. “At our April 14 meeting, the Mesa Water Board is honored to recognize the conservation efforts of individuals, businesses, homeowner’s associations, and public agencies with a water savings of 31 to 56 percent,” Dewane said.

Special District Leadership Foundation reaccredits District for transparent, ethical practices and policies

Costa Mesa, Calif.; February 3, 2016 – Mesa Water District (Mesa Water) has received reaccreditation as a “District of Distinction” by the statewide Special District Leadership Foundation (SDLF) for its sound fiscal management policies and practices. This is the fifth time since the award’s inception in 2007 that Mesa Water has received this biannual recognition.

Workshop series to address the drought, conservation, and other issues

Costa Mesa, Calif.; January 26, 2016 – Mesa Water District (Mesa Water) kicks off its 2016 Water Issues Study Group (WISG) water education program for adults on Wednesday, January 27 at 6:00 p.m.  Mesa Water offers the annual WISG series – at no cost to participants – to customers, community members, teachers, students (high school and older), elected officials, media, industry colleagues, and others interested in learning about water issues.

Costa Mesa, Calif.; January 11, 2016 – Mesa Water District (Mesa Water) is now represented by its Public & Government Affairs Manager, Stacy Taylor, on the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) State Legislative Committee.  Appointed by ACWA president Kathy Tiegs, Ms. Taylor was recommended by Orange County Water District president Cathy Green who also serves as Vice Chair of ACWA’s Region 10, representing ACWA members throughout Orange County and San Diego. Ms. Taylor’s two-year term begins this month.

Costa Mesa, Calif.; December 16, 2015 – Mesa Water District (Mesa Water) has eliminated outdoor watering throughout its service area to meet the State’s 20 percent conservation mandate.

All commercial, industrial and public agency landscapes with dedicated irrigation meters, including Mesa Water’s own meters, will be shut off until February 29, 2016. Outdoor watering is permitted only for single family residential customers and landscapes irrigated with recycled water.

“Mesa Water’s customers have been doing a great job conserving, but the reduced baselines for the fall and winter months have presented a challenge in meeting the State’s goal,” said Paul E. Shoenberger, Mesa Water General Manager. “If the projected winter rains and cooler temperatures continue as expected, our customers will be able to conserve through February while keeping their landscapes healthy,” said Shoenberger.

Water Efficiency Devices Free to Customers

Costa Mesa, Calif.; November 13, 2015 – With shorter days and cooler nights, Mesa Water District (Mesa Water) has adjusted its conservation rules to allow watering on Saturdays only, before 8:00 a.m. or after 5:00 p.m.

Temperatures have cooled and rains are predicted for the fall and winter months, requiring less outdoor watering to keep plants healthy. One day a week is expected to be sufficient outdoor watering when no rains occur.

“We recommend that customers turn off their irrigation timers for the winter months and let nature do the watering,” said Mesa Water General Manager Paul E. Shoenberger.

Board Considering 1-Day a Week Outdoor Watering