November 25, 2024

Avoid Clogged Drains After Your Thanksgiving Meal

Follow Our Tips For a Clog-Free Holiday

With Thanksgiving around the corner, keep fats, oils, and grease out of your drain.

Trash The Grease. After the turkey’s done and the gravy’s gone, pour your drippings or oily leftovers into a sealed container and place it in your trash.

Keep that grease out of your drain!

Wipe Before Washing. Before rinsing plates and pans, give them a quick wipe with a paper towel to capture any leftover grease. Then, toss the paper towel in your compost cart.

Go Easy On The Disposal. Use the disposal to clear standing water in your sink, not to grind food bits! Food scraps belong in the compost cart.

Compost Food Scraps. Collect veggie peels, rice, and all other food scraps in a brown paper bag, roll down the top and drop it in your compost cart. Keep disposed food from clogging your drains!

Thank you for keeping our wastewater system running smoothly. 

District Honors Employee Joshua Goncalves for Five Years of Service

Positive Attitude, Helpful, Attention to Detail

For five years, System Operator II Joshua Goncalves has been a great asset to the Marina Coast Water District's Operations and Maintenance Department. As our lead water quality sampler, Josh has taken the water quality samples over the past several years with great consistency, accuracy, dependability, and attention to detail. This critical function requires strictly following correct sampling methods and procedures that are key to ensuring your water is always safe and keeping the District in regulatory compliance. 

In addition to sampling, Josh performs the normal roles of a System Operator II and is always willing and ready to help repair a water main, service a line break, or respond quickly to a sewer spill. He's taken an active role in gaining training and certifications and currently holds several advanced certifications: 

• SWRCB Water Distribution Operator Grade III

• SWRCB Water Treatment Operator Grade II 

• CWEA Collection System Maintenance Grade III

• CWEA Mechanical Technologist Grade I

Josh has a positive attitude and is ready to help at any given notice. He shows enthusiasm and pride in what he does. It is with great pleasure we recognize Josh for five years of service to the District.

Marina Coast Water District

11 Reservation Road, Marina CA 93933

(831) 384-6131 | mcwd.org