The Palmdale Water District is proposing to establish a “Water Supply Fee” that will provide funding for the acquisition of new water supplies to support new development. The Board of Directors will be considering this proposed fee at the September 25, 2013 regular Board meeting. New development will pay the proposed Water Supply Fee to provide the water for their projects. Existing customers will not be charged.
Some twenty years ago, Palmdale Water District started working with the US Forest Service to manage sediment in Littlerock Reservoir. Sediment (rocks, gravel, and soil) has been washing down from the San Gabriel Mountains, above the dam, since the Dam was completed in 1924.
We are all invited by Governor Edmund G. Brown to make July “Water Smart Month.” As the Governor announced, “I invite all Californians to practice more sustainable water consumption, whether it be watering the lawn less frequently, constructing a drip irrigation system for the garden or upgrading existing systems with smart irrigation controllers.”
The District’s “Before the First Drop” campaign is divided into three phases; the first survey, the education phase, and the last survey. The first survey ended April 30th. To be entered into the drawing for a new landscape renovation, many PWD customers have filled out the first survey. In July, there will be another survey.
The District’s “Before the First Drop” campaign is well on its way. To be entered into the drawing for a new landscape renovation, PWD customers filled out the first survey. In July, there will be another survey. All customers that turned in their first survey need to be sure and fill out the second survey to be entered into the drawing.
Our Water is still going to the FISH, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) decreased this year’s water delivery estimate from 40% to 35% of requested State Water Project water for Palmdale Water District and other state Water Contractors.
Local news articles have been written concerning shortages of water allocations from the Delta due to the Delta smelt. The Delta smelt is a small Federal endangered fish that has caused a decline in water released into the State Water Project (the California Aqueduct) and on its way to over 25 million Californians. The Department of Water Resources, who operates the State Water project, has recently reduced the supply of water to state water contractors to 40% of their entitlement.
The recent decision to raise rates in this economic climate was a difficult decision that had to be made. The average water bill is anticipated to increase approximately $1.40 per month; however some customers may see a higher increase based on actual water usage. This slight increase will provide the means to continue replacing aging water pipes, keep contaminates down, and bring you safe drinking water.
Starting January 7, 2013, the Palmdale Water District’s new “Cash for Grass” program will be in effect. The new program has been modified and PWD customers will have to participate in a train- ing program for landscape design to stay qualified for the program. Although customers will be asked to turn in a landscape design for approval, the rebate amount will be more profitable. The rebate amount is based on a sliding scale from $.50 to $2.00 per square foot depending on the condition of the customer’s existing grass.
Before the first Drop of water gets to your home there are costs involved such as; energy, equipment, maintenance and labor. The District is providing additional information on treatment and overhea
