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DO’s and DON’Ts of Water Conservation

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Reposted from February 15, 2015

DO wash full loads of laundry and dishes ONLY to spread out wash cycles.

DON’T hand wash your car.  Instead, take it to a car wash, where recycled water is used.

DO look for leaky faucets and running toilets.  Repairing a dripping faucet can save up to 150 gallons of water a week.

DON’T leave the sink running while brushing your teeth.  Install a bathroom sink aerator to slow the flow of water.

DO purchase water saving shower heads.  Or come into our District office, and we will give you a conservation kit for free!

DON’T take long showers.  Keeping showers under 5 minutes can save up to 1000 gallons of water per month.

DO store water in the refrigerator instead of letting the tap run for cool water.

DON’T use the toilet as a waste basket!

DO collect water used to rinse fruit or vegetables, and use to to water your plants, both inside and out. 🙂

DON’T keep water conservation tips to yourself!  Share, share, share!

DO aim to do at least one thing per day to conserve water.

 

And ALWAYS turn your customer valve off when leaving your mountain home.

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Updates from The Office

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We’re into the second month of the new year and so much has happened. Here are a few highlights.

Office re-opened to foot traffic:
Due to illnesses in the office, we had temporarily closed the office to foot traffic. We are happy to announce that we are fully open once again. We ask that you wear a mask when in the building and if someone is already at our counter that you respectfully wait outside to limit the number of people inside.

Stage II Water Conservation:
As of Tuesday, February 1, 2022 Pine Cove entered into Stage II of Water Conservation.

Stage II is mandatory compliance.
Customers are required to limit irrigation of outdoor plants and gardens to the period between 6pm and 8am daily and stop all water runoff. Customers cannot fill or refill swimming pools except the small amount needed to replace evaporation in already filled pools. Vehicles can only be washed using a bucket and a hose with a shut-off nozzle. Immediate repairs must be made to any and all leaking water lines and faucets in household plumbing and yard piping. Customers must also cease watering native vegetation and unplanted areas for dust control. Restaurants shall only provide drinking water to patrons upon specific request.

If you have any questions or concerns, you may talk to General Manager Jeremy Potter 951-659-2675 or email at jpotter@pcwd.org.
Thank you for your understanding and ongoing efforts to help conserve water.

Billing Charges increased:
Effective 2/1/2022, the bi-monthly minimum will be $77.00 for two month billing period, excluding any water usage. Water usage will be billed as follows:
$7.00 per thousand gallons from 0 to 7,500 gallons
$9.00 per thousand gallons from 7,500 to 15,000 gallons
$11.00 per thousand gallons over 15,000

Special Rates and Charges (Resolution #561)
Normal Customer Requested Turn On or Off; changed from $15 to $20
After Hours customer Requested Turn On or Off; changed from a minimum of $40 to a minimum of $50
Delinquent Turn On/Off; changed from $75 to $90
Transfer Fee; changed from $45 to $60
Where more than one (1) Premises exists or is located on a Parcel, a unit charge of $20.00 will be assessed for each separate Premises in addition to normal water use charges for the Parcel, as prescribed in the Rates Schedule.

Personnel change:
General Manager Jerry Holldber has retired as of 12/31/2021
Jeremy Potter has taken the position as our new General Manager as of 1/1/2022
Chris Dumas has been promoted to Leadman
Jensen Beri has been put on full time / permanent status
Gracie, our official Mouse Patroller has a new home with Kat Garver
And we have welcomed our newest office pet – Mousekewitz; a little chihuahua-mix dog

 

We hope all is well with you and as always, we are here for any questions or concerns.

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Water Conservation Stage II

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Hello Pine Cove Residents.
As of Tuesday, February 1, 2022 Pine Cove will enter into Stage II of Water Conservation.

Stage II is mandatory compliance.
Customers are required to limit irrigation of outdoor plants and gardens to the period between 6pm and 8am daily and stop all water runoff. Customers cannot fill or refill swimming pools except the small amount needed to replace evaporation in already filled pools. Vehicles can only be washed using a bucket and a hose with a shut-off nozzle. Immediate repairs must be made to any and all leaking water lines and faucets in household plumbing and yard piping. Customers must also cease watering native vegetation and unplanted areas for dust control. Restaurants shall only provide drinking water to patrons upon specific request.

If you have any questions or concerns, you may talk to General Manager Jeremy Potter 951-659-2675 or email at jpotter@pcwd.org.
Thank you for your understanding and ongoing efforts to help conserve water.

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Advice for snow-play visitors

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~as posted in the Idyllwild Town Crier Dec. 23, 2021 – Page A3

The U.S. Forest Service closed the Humber Park Trailhead parking lot last week to vehicles due to last week’s winter storm. “Once the parking lot road becomes iced over, many cars slide or get stuck in its steeper sections. Staff will monitor and reopen when/if conditions become safe again,” according to the San Bernardino National Forest’s (SBNF) Twitter post.

California Highway Patrol Officer Graham Aanestad had five vehicles towed for blocking Humber Park between last Saturday and Sunday.
SBNF also issued a snow-play advisory on its website considering last week’s snow and the coming week’s predictions.

SBNF expects large crowds over the holiday weekend because of snow. It asks visitors to:
• Research a destination. A few snow-play areas require Adventure Passes to park. Visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/detailfull/r5/passes-permits/recreation/?cid=STELPRDB5181410&width=full to search for a designation.

• Check weather and snow conditions and plan accordingly. Avoid driving during a snowstorm. Snow plows will be working and visibility might be low. Visit weather.gov for weather conditions and forecast. Check the Caltrans; http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov for road conditions/traffic, including chain controls, road closures and more. Ensure you understand chain control requirements and how to install them (practice before coming).

• Plan for safety and comfort. Make sure you start your trip with a full tank of gas. Tell someone where you’re going and when you’ll return; check in when you get back. Pack water, high-energy meals, and snacks — and pack more than you think you’ll need. Dress in layers of warm, waterproof clothing, including extra layers. Don’t rely solely on GPS-based maps.

• Park in safe, legal spots. Never block traffic or driveways, even to install snow chains. Play on open public lands only. Choose a hill that does not send sledders into roadways.

• Be sure to hydrate and eat frequently throughout the day. Pay attention to weather conditions and be prepared to leave quickly if conditions change or worsen. Keep an eye on the gas gauge; fill up if low.

• Leave no trace. Pack out all trash, leftover food and waste. Remember to display your recreation pass.

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Closed for Christmas

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Pine Cove Water District would like to wish everyone a very happy holiday season.

This week the office will be closed in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas day on Friday 12/24/21 and Monday 12/27/21. If you would like to make a payment while we are closed you can do so online through our webpage or drop it though the office door slot. If you have a water emergency like a burst pipe or leak please call the on call emergency line (951) 294-8282.

May your holidays be filled with love and laughter!

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Office Closed to Foot Traffic

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A letter from General Manager Jerry Holldber

Dear Valued Customer:
The ongoing and recent rise of Covid cases in the Idyllwild/Pine Cove area concerns me very much. So in an abundance of caution, the Pine Cove Water District office will be closed to foot traffic starting Friday, October 1st until further notice.

We are still operating normal business hours (9am – 4pm) inside the office. You can communicate with us by email, phone, fax, and through the mail slot in the front door.

Thank you for your continued support and cooperation in this serious matter. If you should have any questions, please contact me any time.

Jerry Holldber
General Manager, PCWD
jerry@pcwd.org

ps: Bills for the November 1st due date will be sent out starting Monday, October 4th.

General Office phone number: 951-659-2675
General Office fax: 951-659-3112
General Office email: info@pcwd.org
Becky Smith, Ofc Mngr: becky@pcwd.org
Jennifer Hayes, Ofc Asst: jennifer@pcwd.org

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Pine Cove Area Clean Up

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Pine Cove Property Owners Association with cooperation from Pine Cove Water District is hosting a trash clean up day.

On Saturday, September 25th from 9am – 4pm, you can bring your trash to the large bin located at the PCWD Dutch Flat Facility on 25384 Franklin Dr. (follow the signs off Highway 243).

FOR PINE COVE RESIDENTS ONLY. Proof of Residency required (example: a water bill).

*NO CONTRACTORS PLEASE*

This bin will take household trash, yard trash and a small amount of construction debris.
NO chemicals, tires, or large appliances.
There will be a tractor available on site to help with heavy items.

Free curbside pickup will be available that day BY APPOINTMENT – Call Andy at 505-603-3672 on a first come first serve basis.

Pine Cove Clean UpDownload
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MASKS REQUIRED TO COME INTO THE OFFICE

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Hello everyone.
A big THANK YOU to everyone that has helped in keeping our office as germ free as possible.
We have been very good over the last year+ and kept viruses at bay here at the Pine Cove Water District.

Lately, we have noticed that people either don’t see or ignore our multiple signs on the front door stating the requirement of wearing a mask before entering. Even though there is no “mandate” for mask wearing, as long as the numbers are high, we are requiring mask wearing and limited entry in the office.

PLEASE for the safety of EVERYONE, DO NOT come to our office without wearing a mask. Even if you are dropping off a payment.

No mask? Don’t want to wear a mask? Put the payment through the mail slot in the front door, mail, or call in.

It is extremely frustrating to go through these safety measure to have our notices completely ignored.

Please please please, help us stay safe.

Thank you.

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US Forest Services in Riverside County

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Just a quick update that I received from Jon King and his San Jacinto Trail Report. Want to see the full report? Click here and give him a follow.

Full fire restrictions are in place on Forest Service lands, as described here. All campfires anywhere in the San Jacinto mountains, including at all USFS campgrounds and yellow post sites, are now prohibited. The total fire ban has finally been extended to Riverside County lands starting 23rd August, including for example the Hurkey Creek campground (thanks to Dan Roberts for updates on the county situation).

The U.S. Forest Service ranger station in Idyllwild remains closed due to USFS coronavirus protocols. Apparently it is unlikely to reopen before October, but possibly much later. Hiking and camping permits are nevertheless required for USFS lands, and should be available at the kiosk outside the ranger station. The State Park ranger station reopened about six months ago.

WEATHER A few days of temperatures around (or even below!) seasonal for the first time in two months came to an end early this week. Daytime high temperatures will again be above average for August starting Wednesday 25th, with overnight low temperatures in particular being well above seasonal, before cooling again to about average in the first couple of days of September. As mentioned above, monsoonal rains are a possibility from 29th August to at least 2nd September. Fire risk remains severe.

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Earthquake Preparedness

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With the most recent swarm of earthquakes in Northern California, I thought it was time to remind everyone about being prepared for earthquakes.
Earthquakes can be extremely destructive causing down power lines, loss of water, destruction of roads and homes. In the event of a massive quake in our area are we as prepared as we need to be for our survival?

Its great idea to think about how to earthquake proof your home now to minimize the extent of the damage. Starting with anchoring bookcases and large furniture to walls and installing latches on drawers and cabinet doors to keep contents from spilling out. Learn more about our community’s disaster preparedness plans. Create a personalized family plan with escape routes and emergency meeting place. Its recommended to establish a contact person to communicate with concerned relatives and it is a good idea that this person be out of state because if all the local lines are tied up they can help. It is important that all family members know where the gas, electric and water main shutoff controls are in your home and how to turn them off if there is a leak or electrical short. Keep the tools necessary for emergency shut offs close by.

Put together an emergency kit and make sure all household members know where it is. Some important items to include in your kit are:

  • WATER – 1 gallon of water per person per day for at least 3 days. (Store more than 3-day supply of water, if possible).
  • FOOD – Store at least a 3-day supply of non-perishable food for all members of your home, including pets. Include a non-electric can opener for canned food.
  • FLASHLIGHT/RADIO – You will need to be able to charge these items without electricity. Your flashlight and radio should be either hand-cranked or battery-powered, and stored with extra batteries.
  • MEDICAL – Include first aid kit, prescription and non-prescription/over-the-counter medications, and medical supplies.
  • SANITATION – Pack supplies for sanitation, such as hand sanitizer, towelettes, paper products, feminine products, and plastic bags, to use if water resources become limited.
  • BATTERIES/CHARGING DEVICE – Include mobile cell charger it should be hand-crank, solar, or able to be charged from a car outlet. Batteries will be necessary for flashlights, radios, etc.
  • CLOTHING AND BLANKETS – Long sleeves and long pants, thick-soled shoes, and work gloves to protect yourself after the earthquake, and a sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person.
  • WHISTLE – Include a whistle to signal for help.
  • CASH – Store at least $100 in cash in case ATMs are not functioning after the earthquake.
  • FIRE EXTINGUISHER – Earthquakes can cause fires to break out; have a fire extinguisher so you can put out any small fires. Use a fire extinguisher only if you are physically capable.
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