Outreach Update

• The State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan application package is currently being reviewed by the California Water Quality Control Board (CRWQCB) staff and legal counsel;

• Once the review of the loan application is completed, the California Regional Water Quality Control Board (CRWQCB) will notify HDWD as to the date when the Assessment District loan will be presented to the CRWQCB;

• After the CRWQCB approves the SRF loan and interest rate, HDWD will mail ballots for the Assessment District vote to property owners.

 

 

On November 20^th, HDWD hosted a tour of the Fillmore Wastewater Facility. This plant will be similar to the Sewer Project's facility in size and the use of technology (membrane bioreactors) to treat waste water.

 

Click Here or on the image below to view a video of the tour.

 

    

CRP crews have replaced approximately 21,000 feet of new water mains this fiscal year, (since July 2014). A total of 551,640 feet of new water mains have been installed over the course of the project.

In the first weeks of February, CRP crews will have completed work in the Mesa area of Yucca Valley (North of Buena Vista, between Warren Vista and Avalon Avenue).

The next area the CRP crew will begin replacing water mains, will be within the Phase 1 area of the sewer project which includes most of the downtown corridor.

At the end of 2014, the District completed the repair and rehabilitation of two wells (17E & 12E). Repair and rehabilitation included the cleaning of existing well screens and the replacement of equipment which improvement efficiency.

During this winter season, make sure your property is winterized to prevent damage to your pipes and property.

Outside:

• Turn off water to swamp coolers and drain the line 
• Insulate exposed irrigation system lines
• Wrap outside facets with insulation if they aren't drained

Inside:

• Insulate pipes in unheated areas.
• When vacating your property for long lengths of time, leave your furnace on a low setting and turn off water at the meter.

 

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