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Public Prefers Pursuit of Consolidation with Costa Mesa Sanitary District

COSTA MESA, Calif. – Measure TT election results indicate that local voters prefer that two districts -- Costa Mesa Sanitary District (CMSD) and Mesa Water District -- pursue consolidating into one district that would provide sewer and trash collection and water services for the community. The passage of Measure TT is a preliminary step to a formal consolidation process by the Orange County Local Agency Formation Commission (OC LAFCO), in collaboration with CMSD and Mesa Water®.

Costa Mesa, Calif. – To promote water awareness and spark creativity, Mesa Water District is launching the #MesaWaterMatters video contest for high school and college students in its service area. Three winners will receive cash prizes: 1st place: $500, 2nd place: $400, and 3rd place: $300.

Costa Mesa, Calif. – Mesa Water District is satisfied with the result of its settlement today with the Costa Mesa Sanitary District (CMSD) to simplify Measure TT’s ballot question. Both Mesa Water and CMSD accepted rephrasing Measure TT to read:

Non-Binding Advisory Vote of Public Would Help Guide Process

Costa Mesa, Calif. – At its July 28 meeting, the Mesa Water District Board of Directors adopted resolutions to place a non-binding advisory measure on the November 8 General Election ballot to gauge the level of public support for consolidating Mesa Water District and Costa Mesa Sanitary District (CMSD). A recent Optimal Governance Structure Study by Arcadis U.S., Inc. shows that combining Mesa Water and CMSD could significantly benefit customers with reduced costs for the same or better service levels while also maintaining a strong AAA rating and local representation.

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Mesa Water To Seek Input on Study Findings at July 28 Board Meeting

Costa Mesa, Calif. – At its Board meeting on July 21, Mesa Water District received from Arcadis U.S., Inc. the “Optimal Governance Structure Study” that was commissioned last month to analyze how Mesa Water and Costa Mesa Sanitary District (CMSD) could more economically, effectively and efficiently provide water, sewer and trash collection services to the districts’ customers.

Mesa Water District (Mesa Water®) board members and staff will be visiting local neighborhoods this summer for “Community Chats.”

Costa Mesa, Calif. – Mesa Water District has released its 2016 Water Quality Report (Report) to the public containing important information about Mesa Water’s drinking water supplies, water quality, and how its drinking water meets and surpasses all state and federal drinking water standards. The Report also offers information about the District’s water supply sources and Mesa Water’s groundwater.

Costa Mesa, Calif. – On Thursday, June 16, 2016, the Mesa Water District Board of Directors unanimously approved commissioning the Optimal Governance Structure study to explore opportunities for Mesa Water and the Costa Mesa Sanitary District (CMSD) to more economically, effectively and efficiently deliver water, sewer and trash collection services to their customers. The districts share a nearly overlapping customer base and service area, with Mesa Water serving most of Costa Mesa, parts of Newport Beach and unincorporated areas of Orange County including John Wayne Airport.