Press Releases

COSTA MESA, Calif. – Mesa Water District (Mesa Water®) welcomes Sara Fahy as Public Affairs Manager, effective July 19, 2018. Reporting directly to Mesa Water’s General Manager, Fahy will oversee the District’s Public Affairs department including leading strategies for public information, community outreach, education, media relations, and partnerships. As Mesa Water’s community liaison, Sara will work closely with local and regional businesses, community groups, and civic and nonprofit organizations.

COSTA MESA, Calif. – The Costa Mesa Sanitary District (CMSD) and Mesa Water District (Mesa Water®) have reached a settlement and release agreement. The agreement between the two districts includes the following provisions:

Take a guided tour of Mesa Water District’s water-wise demonstration garden during the 2018 OC Fair to learn about beautifying your landscape with California-Friendly® plants.

Water Served by Mesa Water Meets or Surpasses All State and Federal Drinking Water Standards

COSTA MESA, Calif. – Mesa Water District (Mesa Water®) has released its 2018 Water Quality Report (Report), containing important information about Mesa Water’s drinking water, high water quality standards, and the state and federal drinking water standards that Mesa Water® outperforms. A notable result from the Report is that Mesa Water’s sources and distribution system had zero detections for lead. Furthermore, Mesa Water is in full compliance with lead regulations.

Popular Summertime Landscape Workshop Takes Place at Mesa Water’s Headquarters, 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

The Mesa Water District (Mesa Water®) Board of Directors invites customers and community members to bring their partner-in-gardening to learn about drought-tolerant landscaping at Mesa Water’s summertime “Date Night” landscape workshop, taught by the district’s Water Use Efficiency Analyst. The FREE workshop is open to the public and press. Dinner is provided.

As a Six-Time “District of Distinction” Recipient, Mesa Water Continues to be Recognized for its Transparent, Ethical Practices and Policies

COSTA MESA, CA. – Mesa Water District (Mesa Water®), a top-performing public water agency, 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 sixth time Mesa Water® has received this biannual accreditation.

KOCI’s Pots and Pans Show Features Food and Recipes, Gardening, and Farm-To-Table Entertaining

Annual Springtime Landscape Workshop Takes Place at Mesa Water’s Headquarters, 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Work Safety Program Initiated in 2012 Results in New Record Achievement Approaching 4 ½ Years of No Lost-Time Accidents 

COSTA MESA, Calif. – Mesa Water District (Mesa Water®), a top-performing public water agency, has accomplished the notable milestone of over 1,600 days without a lost-time accident. Due to its robust environmental health and safety program, Mesa Water® has achieved the “gold standard” of safety performance.

Orange County’s Most Efficient Water Agency Welcomes Public Input 

COSTA MESA, Calif. – After assessing the financial impacts of rising costs to provide water, as well as the need to invest nearly $36 million in capital improvements, Mesa Water District (Mesa Water®) has proposed adjustments to its water rates and charges. The public can learn more about Mesa Water’s proposed water rate/charge adjustments online at MesaWater.org/2017-Rates-Study, which offers the following information:

• Mailed Notice re. 2017 Proposed Water Rate/Charge Adjustments – this notice was mailed to all Mesa Water ratepayers and those who own property in the service area;
• 2017 Rate Study Report – in addition to being available online, this report can be emailed, faxed, or mailed to Mesa Water customers upon request;
• Planned Capital Improvements 2018-2022 – a substantial percentage of the proposed water rate/charge adjustments would fund this list of projects estimated to cost nearly $36 million;
• Proposed Water Rate/Charge Adjustments FAQs; and,
• Related information.