August-September 2014
- Wastewater Update
- Emergency Conservation Regulation
- State Water Project Deliveries Begin
- Board Meeting Videos
- Toilet Rebate Program
- CRP Update
- Financial Reporting Award
- Kids' Corner
- Upcoming Events
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An e-newsletter reporting District news.
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WASTEWATER PROJECT UPDATE
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Wastewater Reclamation (Sewer) Project Survey
Please take a moment to submit a survey concerning the wastewater project.
Click here for the survey.
The sewer project is moving ahead. Here are the latest developments (See www.protectgroundwater.org for more information).
Treatment Facility Design Update
- The District has selected "membrane bioreactors" as the type of technology that will be used to treat our wastewater.
- The HDWD Board of Directors has chosen the Progressive/Design/Build model for the design and construction of the project. This process will begin once funding has been secured by the Assessment District vote.
Collection System Design Update
- The design of the collection system is 90% complete.
- Property owners who own easements that need to be acquired for the project will receive letters of notification in the mail.
Funding Update
- The State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan application is currently being reviewed by the State Water Board staff;
- Once review of the SRF application is completed, it will be presented to the State Water Board to set an interest rate;
- When the State Water Board finalizes the interest rate for the loan, funding to move the project forward will be secured by an Assessment District vote;
- Property owners who meet eligibility requirements may apply for an individual USDA grant up to $7500 to pay for their private property connection;
- HDWD continues to look for additional grants to help lower property owners' shared assessment cost for the project.
Quick Links
- Click here to view Frequently Asked Questions about the Sewer Project
- Click here to view the latest "Wastewater Made Clear" article HDWD Staff and Board Stay Busy as Vote Draw Nears.
If you have questions about the Wastewater Project, please submit them to [email protected].
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EMERGENCY CONSERVATION REGULATIONS
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New emergency regulations from the California Water Resources Control Board prohibit the following water wasting activities: - Washing driveways and sidewalks with potable water
- Watering landscapes with potable water in a way that creates runoff
- Using a hose without a shutoff nozzle to wash a vehicle
- Operating a fountain or water feature with potable water that does not recirculate
- For more conservation tips visit www.hdwdconserves.com
Click Here to find our more information about the drought regulations. Click Here to report water waste.
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STATE WATER PROJECT DELIVERIES BEGIN
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On September 8, 2014, HDWD started importing its share of the 5% allocation from the State Water Project. Usually HDWD imports 3,000 acre feet of water each year, but as a result of the current drought, HDWD will only receive approximately 600 acre feet of imported water this year.
Once completed, the Wastewater Project will make us less reliable on imported water by one-third.
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BOARD MEETINGS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE
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 HDWD is offering residential customers rebates for replacing old toilets (using 3.5 gallons per flush or more) with a high-efficiency models. Water used for toilet flushing can be reduced by up to 62% by installing a high-efficiency toilet (HET) that uses 1.3 gallons per flush or less. HDWD will offer up to $100 per toilet with a limit of 2 new toilets per household.
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CAPITAL REPLACEMENT PROGRAM (CRP)
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 As of July 2014, CRP crews have replaced approximately 530,595 feet (over 100 miles) of new water mains. These 100+ miles of upgraded and replaced pipe represents 60% of the 165 miles of steel piping that still needs to be replaced. Currently, CRP crews are working in the Mesa area of Yucca Valley (North of Buena Vista, between Warren Vista and Avalon Avenue). |
GFOA FINANCIAL REPORTING AWARD
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 HDWD has been awarded its eighth consecutive Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting. Click here to read more. |
 Click here to view HDWD's new Kids' Corner It features: Fun Activity Sheets
Coloring Pages
Fun Facts
Links to Educational Websites
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Informational Community Meetings
Every Tuesday
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Have a question about the sewer project? Join us Tuesdays at either 9:00 a.m. or 6:00 p.m. at our Board Room located at our District Office at 55439 29 Palms Hwy.  Well-20 Ribbon Cutting
Wednesday, October 8
9:00 a.m. (Call for details)
HDWD will be celebrating the completion of its first new well in nearly two decades. This state of the art well efficiently produces up to 1.2 million gallons per day and recharges displaced water.
Great American ShakeOut
Walmart Parking Lot
Saturday, October 11
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
The Great American ShakeOut is the largest organized earthquake drill ever! Register for free at www.ShakeOut.org. You'll get information about how to prepare for the next major earthquake.
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