Thank You to Our Operators!

The MWMC regional wastewater treatment plant runs 24/7/365, and that includes every holiday in the year. That means while most of us are celebrating, there are operators making sure that everyone's wastewater keeps flowing. We want to extend a special thank you to the wastewater staff who sacrifice time with their friends and families to make sure our community and our environment are kept safe and healthy! We wish them (and you) a happy holiday season!

Water Safe Flea and Tick Prevention for Pets

Topical flea and tick treatments are common for pets, but the latest research is showing that they could be unsafe for our homes, our furry friends, and our water. The Department of Pesticide Regulation of the California Environmental Protection Agency published research in 2023 that demonstrated the hazards that fipronil, an active ingredient in flea and tick treatments, can pose to human and animal health.

Fipronil also makes its way into wastewater from handwashing and bathing pets, and most treatment plants are not equipped to remove it from the water. This can in turn lead to aquatic life being exposed to a harmful substance as well. One preventative step that you can take is to ask your veterinarian if oral medication for flea and tick prevention is an option for your pet.

Budget Season Kicking Off

The end of the year signals the beginning of the budget cycle for the MWMC. Our staff and Commission will be starting the process of forming the next fiscal year's budget in the coming months with a view to balance achieving our goals of protecting community health and our environment while also protecting our community's pocketbooks with fair, customer-conscious rates. If you want to learn more about our budget process, you are welcome to visit our website or to attend one of our monthly Commission meetings!

Pollution Solutions

The winter holidays are upon us, and many of us are looking forward to sharing gifts and meals with our family and friends! When it's time to clean up after the delicious food, capture your grease and oil and throw it away. That prevents clogs and emergency maintenance over the holidays. You can use one of our free FOG kits to do this, or use your own methods. Whether you choose to reuse, compost, or throw away your grease, your protecting your pipes and our pump stations by making sure grease isn't washed down the sink.