Mesa Water District

Mesa Water Honored with the ACWA Certificate of Excellence

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We are proud to announce that Mesa Water is one of the first water districts in the state to be honored with the Association of California Water Agencies’ “ACWA Certificate of Excellence,” also known as the A.C.E. award, for outstanding achievements in water management. The award recognizes agencies that demonstrate leadership, innovation, and excellence in managing California’s most precious resource—water.

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Meet the Water Issues Study Group Class of 2025!

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Meet the Water Issues Study Group Class of 2025! 360admin Mon, 03/03/2025 - 19:41

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Nearly 40 customers and residents immersed themselves in local water knowledge at our annual Water Issues Study Group in February. During the two-night series, customers learned about Mesa Water’s history and infrastructure, water quality, the Orange County Groundwater Basin and water use efficiency. They also had the opportunity to meet the Board of Directors and tour our facilities. Keep an eye out for other upcoming educational opportunities.

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Staff Splash: Meet Jamar

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Staff Splash: Meet Jamar 360admin Mon, 03/03/2025 - 19:40

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Jamar, Senior Accounting Technician, has had multiple roles at Mesa Water and is a fantastic resource when it comes to customer history.

How did you get into the water industry?

I had a family friend who worked at Mesa Water and there was an opening for a part-time Customer Service Representative. I was hired and shortly after, the District had a need for a full-time employee, so my position was changed to full time and I have been here ever since.

What would the community find surprising about Mesa Water?

Some customers may not know that we provide water for John Wayne Airport. Anytime you fill your water bottle at the airport, you are using Mesa Water!

What are some of your highlights working at Mesa Water?

I have enjoyed getting to know our customers personally and building a rapport with them to assist with any of their water account needs. I enjoy when they come to the Customer Service desk, and I get to catch up on their lives. One time, a customer came in to pay his water bill with a dog on his shoulder like a bird. The dog was so cute and friendly!

What are the various roles you have had at Mesa Water?

I had the role of Customer Service Representative for 18 years. Recently, our Senior Accounting Technician position opened up. Applying for the role seemed like a good fit, because there is a lot of crossover with my experience in customer billing. I began my new position in January and it’s been a great transition.

What do you enjoy doing when you’re not at work?

I enjoy spending time with my family. I also love gardening; I have a tropical theme going in my yard right now.

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What You Can Do to Protect Your Home or Business from Fires

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What You Can Do to Protect Your Home or Business from Fires 360admin Mon, 03/03/2025 - 19:39

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Although Mesa Water’s service area is a relatively low risk zone for wildfires, it is still important to be prepared. Here are a few fire readiness tips to keep your home or business safe:

Pay attention to Red Flag Warnings from the National Weather Service.

Drip Edge Installation – Consider adding a noncombustible metal drip edge to protect your roof’s edge from ember exposure

Regular Cleaning – Be sure to keep gutters free from plant debris to prevent ember ignition.

Gutter Guards – Use noncombustible gutter covers to keep out debris and reduce maintenance.

Install long garden hoses at your property that can reach all areas, including roofs and decks.

Create a defensible space around your home by clearing away flammable vegetation and debris, keeping your lawn well-maintained, and trimming trees and shrubs to ensure a safe distance from structures.

Consider installing an indoor sprinkler system - All new residential buildings in California are required to have sprinkler systems installed during construction per California Residential Code.

Inspect your pipes for leaks or damage that could affect water flow during a fire.

In the event of a fire, residents should follow any and all evacuation orders from fire authorities.

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Mesa Water is Confident in Its Water Supply to Support Fire Emergencies

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Mesa Water is Confident in Its Water Supply to Support Fire Emergencies 360admin Mon, 03/03/2025 - 19:38

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Mesa Water District (Mesa Water®) is well prepared to provide water for a fire emergency in our service area. Mesa Water has made significant investments to ensure that primary, standby, and backup systems are in place to provide a reliable, safe water supply for our customers and local fire authorities.

Mesa Water has the following resources in place to support Costa Mesa Fire & Rescue in its work to protect life and property in our community:

Nearly 3,500 fire hydrants that are tested and maintained annually;
Backup natural gas-fueled generators to support the water production system, if electricity was cut off or failed for other reasons;
Two new groundwater wells, which increased our pumping capacity by 8,000 gallons per minute; and
Two of our reservoirs, that hold a total of 28 million gallons of water, are fully operational while being upgraded to increase usable capacity by 11 million gallons during peak demand.

In addition to our infrastructure, we operate an emergency notification system called Mesa Water Notify. In the event of a water emergency, we will send customers a notification via email and text.

All customers are automatically opted in when they establish an account, as long as we have a current email address or mobile phone number in our customer information system. To confirm we have your correct email address and mobile phone number, please call Customer Service at 949.631.1200.

Additionally, Mesa Water routinely coordinates with the City of Costa Mesa and Costa Mesa Fire & Rescue to ensure we are working together on emergency preparedness and response.

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March/April 2025 Vol. 39, No. 2

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March/April 2025 Vol. 39, No. 2 360admin Mon, 03/03/2025 - 19:37

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02/05/2025 Executive, Canceled

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Committee Meeting, Canceled

Panian Conference Room

Canceled

Mesa Water District Board Elects Marice H. Depasquale as Board President, Shawn Dewane Elected as Vice President

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Mesa Water District Board Elects Marice H. Depasquale as Board President, Shawn Dewane Elected as Vice President 360admin Thu, 01/30/2025 - 12:42

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COSTA MESA, Calif.; January 29, 2025— Mesa Water District (Mesa Water®) is pleased to announce that the Mesa Water Board of Directors (Board) officially named Marice H. DePasquale to serve as Board President and Shawn Dewane to serve as Vice President for 2024-2026, at its Board meeting on December 6.

Subsequently, the Board swore in Directors James R. Fisler from Division II, Fred R. Bockmiller, P.E., from Division I, as well as Marice H. DePasquale from Division III, who were re-elected in the general election on November 5 to continue to serve a four-year term on the Board. Directors Bockmiller, DePasquale and Fisler all ran unopposed.

“One of the things I’m most proud of is that our water is safe to drink straight from the tap. We are dedicated to providing 100% local, high-quality water to our community,” said Marice H. DePasquale, Mesa Water Board President. “Mesa Water’s abundant water supply is one of the most valuable resources for our community. During my term as President, I will continue to champion exploration of new local water supply projects, like our current study on the potential for brackish groundwater desalination.”

President DePasquale represents Division III, the North Costa Mesa community, which includes landmarks such as South Coast Plaza and Segerstrom Center for the Arts. President DePasquale was appointed to the Mesa Water Board in 2017 and was first elected in 2018. She also serves as a Vice Chairwoman of CalDesal, sits on the board of Water UCI, and is a lifelong Girl Scout.

Vice President Dewane represents Division V, which includes Eastside Costa Mesa and parts of Newport Beach. He is actively involved with many water industry, government, finance, and community organizations, including serving on the Board of the Orange County Employees Retirement System. He also served on the Orange County Water District (OCWD) Board for eight years, as both a Director and Board President.

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04/03/2025 Board Meeting

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Thu, 04/03/2025 - 13:00 - Thu, 04/03/2025 - 14:00

Adjourned Regular Board Meetings

Mesa Water Boardroom

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02/10/2025 Water Issues Study Group

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Mon, 02/10/2025 - 17:30 - Mon, 02/10/2025 - 19:30

Special Board Meetings

Mesa Water Education Center

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