Press Releases

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

Wahoo’s, Mesa Water District, Hurley Partnership Benefits OC Coastkeeper

Costa Mesa, CA; August 27, 2013 — Mesa Water District (Mesa Water) received the District Transparency Certificate of Excellence by the Special District Leadership Foundation (SDLF) in recognition of Mesa Water’s outstanding efforts to promote transparency and good governance.   

“This award is a testament to Mesa Water’s commitment to open government,” said James R. Fisler, President of the Board of Directors. “Mesa Water’s Board and staff are to be commended for their contributions to facilitate public engagement, awareness, and oversight of Mesa Water’s activities.”

In order to receive the award, a special district must demonstrate the completion of eight essential governance transparency requirements, including conducting ethics training for all board members, properly conducting open and public meetings, and filing financial transactions and compensation reports to the State Controller in a timely manner.

Switching to Paperless Billing Saves Paper, Money and Water

Costa Mesa, Calif.; August 23, 2013 – Mesa Water District (Mesa Water) has expanded its online bill paying service that, in addition to allowing customers to schedule regular bi-monthly payments online, offers an option to make a one-time only payment.

Switching to paperless bill payment options with Mesa Water is simple.  Customers may visit MesaWater.org and click on one of three options:  Sign Me Up, Login, or Make a One-Time Payment.

By signing up to receive bills electronically, Mesa Water customers are conserving valuable resources.  There are typically four pieces of paper in each billing statement, which requires ten gallons of water to produce.  Eliminating paper statements conserves the four pieces of paper and the ten gallons of water needed to create them.

Mesa Water’s Conservation Specialist Highlights California Friendly Plants Designed For Saving Water, Costs, And The Environment