Press Releases

“Water Smarts Here” Workshops and Garden Tours to Help Local Landscapes be Healthy and Water-Wise

June 27, 2014 – Mesa Water District (Mesa Water) has released its 2014 Water Quality Report (Report) to the public containing important information about water quality and how it not only meets, but surpasses all state and federal drinking water standards. The Report also offers information about the District’s water supply sources and the treatment and maintenance of Mesa Water’s groundwater.

“The 2014 Water Quality Report highlights the Mesa Water Board’s commitment to providing safe, reliable water to our customers and communities and in encouraging awareness about the importance of using water efficiently,” said James R. Fisler, Mesa Water Board President.

Water-Saving Landscape Workshops to Take Place May 10 and May 24

Free Open House Welcomes Community to Tour the MWRF’s Demonstration Gardens and Water Purification Technology

Costa Mesa, Calif. – Mesa Water District (Mesa Water) will convert from chloramine disinfection to free chlorine disinfection for one month, beginning on February 18, 2014 and continuing twenty-eight days.

This is a routine process that helps to maintain the water distribution system used by Mesa Water to distribute drinking water to more than 105,000 people in the Costa Mesa and adjacent unincorporated areas.  The process is approved by the California Department of Public Health and temporarily replaces the chloramine disinfection process regularly used by Mesa Water.

Costa Mesa, Calif. – Mesa Water District (Mesa Water®) will convert from chloramine disinfection to free chlorine disinfection for one month, beginning on February 18, 2014 and continuing twenty-eight days.

This is a routine process that helps to maintain the water distribution system used by Mesa Water to distribute drinking water to more than 105,000 people in the Costa Mesa and adjacent unincorporated areas.  The process is approved by the California Department of Public Health and temporarily replaces the chloramine disinfection process regularly used by Mesa Water.

New Agreement Includes Three Percent Net Salary Increase Over Four Years with No Increase in Employee Benefits

Costa Mesa, Calif. – On Thursday, February 13, 2014, the Mesa Water District (Mesa Water) Board of Directors (Board) approved a new labor agreement with its Employee’s Association that provides a total of a three percent net salary increase for its staff over the next four years. The new agreement provides no new benefits to employees.

The new agreement is effective January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2017 and is Mesa Water’s proactive approach to achieving new employee retirement contribution requirements ahead of schedule. The new retirement contribution rule requires that existing employees contribute up to fifty percent of their pension contribution to the CalPERS program beginning January 1, 2018. 

Luncheon Event Takes Place From 11:00 A.M. To 12:00 P.M., Provides Opportunity For Public To Hear From Mesa Water President

Mesa Water Provides Education Program At No Cost To Participants

Costa Mesa, Calif.; January 6, 2014 – Mesa Water District (Mesa Water) kicks off its 2014 Water Issues Study Group (WISG) water education program for adults on Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 6:30 p.m.  Mesa Water offers the annual WISG series – at no cost for participants – to District customers, community and industry members, elected officials, employees, media, and others interested in learning about local, regional, and state water issues.

Board to Consider Changes to Water Rates at 12/12/13 Hearing