Firecams
We now have firecams up on the website! They can sense fire and automatically alert interested parties.
The two cams at the bottom of this page are the new ones:
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June Billing
Hello Residents of Pine Cove!
June billing (due July 1, 2024) has gone out. If you get emailed bills, you should have already received yours.
The bi-monthly minimum is $80.00 for two month billing period, excluding any water usage. Water usage is billed as follows:
$8.00 per thousand gallons from 0 to 7,500 gallons
$10.00 per thousand gallons from 7,500 to 15,000 gallons
$12.00 per thousand gallons over 15,000
Water bills are mailed around the 1st of the Billing Month (even months). All bills are due and payable by the 1st of the following month (odd months). Any bill not paid by the due date will be termed delinquent and subject to a $15.00 late fee and/or termination. If shut off, a reconnect fee of $75.00 will be charged, in addition to the current amount due, to re-establish service.
There are several ways to pay your bill. ACH Auto Draft is a free service; the payment is automatically taken out of your bank account (filled out form required). You can log on to your account online, and pay with a Visa/Mastercard/Discover, or E-check. To register your account online, you will need your account number, and the Municipality Code which is PineCoveWDCA. Go to www.pcwd.org and click the “Billing” tab and the Payment option link. Next, click on the www.ub-pay.com link and register your account from there. You can come into the office and pay by check, cash, or card (one person at a time). Call with a credit/debit card (Please note that there is a convenience fee of $3.00 per hundred dollars charged if using a credit card). Drop payments thru the slot on the front door or mail a check or money order.
Spring Gardening Checklist
Use this checklist to to support and protect new growth in your garden
- Prune non-spring blooming shrubs and trees
(This should be done by the beginning of August) - Prune ornamental grasses and remaining perennial foliage
- Make the beds
(Though leaves and unwanted debris at once served the purpose of protecting your plants, your spring plants are ready for some sun) - Weed, feed, and mulch
(Clear all unwanted waste and weeds, loosen the soil around the plants, and mix in some organic matter / plant food to ensure your plants have the nutrients they need to grow, bud, and bloom) - Stir compost bin or build one
(Build or purchase one to organically recycle nutrients and keep them out of landfill) - Apply pest control
(Follow instructions and always wash your hands when you’re done. Be sure to keep pets and children away from the treated area) - Complete or start landscaping projects
- Plan new plantings and beds
(Always plan your bed before purchasing the plants. Understand your plants environment to properly position them with all their factors taken into consideration) - Clean out the shed and feed the birds
(Get rid of the old, and in with the new. Go ahead and add bird seed to the bird feeders – they are just as ready for spring as you and your flowers!) - Frost no more!
(As soon as frost and cold weather are no longer an issue, feel free to apply fertilizer or transplant existing plants and plant new ones)
ACH Automatic Payments
Are you interested in hassle free bill paying?!
Pine Cove Water District has you covered. The end of credit processing fees, worrying about payment due dates, writing and mailing checks, setting up bill pay with your bank and say good bye to late fees.
We offer ACH automatic payments free of charge that are directly linked to your checking or savings account. Water bills are generated the beginning of every even month and you will still receive a statement of your records that says DRAFT BILL. Payment for your account will be automatically deducted on the 1st of every odd month. (depending on weekends and holidays payment may be after the first) .
Are you ready to sign up for ACH Automatic Payments for your Bimonthly Water bill? Contact us at the office by phone, email, or fax. A link for the ACH payment form is also located on our website in the payment section.
Water is the earth’s most vital resource
The amount of moisture on Earth has not changed. The water the dinosaurs drank millions of years ago is the same water that falls as rain today. But will there be enough for a more crowded world? How we use and reuse water will help define the future of our planet. Water is life. It’s the briny broth of our origins, the pounding circulatory system of the world. We stake our civilizations on the coasts and mighty rivers. Our deepest dread is the threat of having too little – or too much.
People use water in many ways at home: drinking, cooking, bathing, brushing teeth, washing clothes, dishes, and cars, flushing toilets, watering gardens and lawns, and filling swimming pools. Most people do not think much about how much water they use. Perhaps this is partly because they don’t all pay for it each time they use it, except when they buy bottled water.
There are many ways we can conserve water in our homes. Some are easier than others. Leaky faucets and leaky toilets waste very large amounts of water, because even though the flow rates are small, they leak all the time. New designs of toilets and washing machines use much less water than older designs, but replacement may be expensive. Water-saving shower heads save a lot of water, and they are relatively easy and inexpensive to replace. The most effective ways to reduce water use, however, might be the most difficult. Taking “navy showers” (turning off the water while you’re soaping yourself), not planting lavish lawns in areas that are normally arid, and not washing cars so often are examples of effective and simple ways to conserve water.
Furthermore, PCWD does offer a rebate program to our residents! All Rebates must be approved by the General Manager and must include proof of purchase and installation and there will be no repeat rebates allowed for a minimum of 5 years. Within any fiscal year, the maximum total rebate is $250.00 per property. Proof of Purchase is a copy of the receipt that shows the cost of the item. We will not accept a copy of a bill from the person installing the item as proof of purchase. Their bill is for proof of installation only. Labor and Installation are not included in the rebate.
The Pine Cove Water District Needs your Help!
LOOK LISTEN CALL!!
If you see or hear water running, be the first to call it in, and you could earn a $25.00 reward, to a restaurant of your choice in Idyllwild.
Office: (951)-659-2675
After Hours: (951)-294-8282
Thank you for your help!
And we would also like to thank all of the customers and residents of Pine Cove for your continued diligence in helping us find leaks and conserve water. There have been several helpful calls made to us by the residents regarding possible leaks. While not all of the reports have been confirmed leaks we sincerely appreciate the continued efforts to work together. As promised we are still giving rewards to anyone who a calls in a possible leak and it is confirmed.
How to turn off your water…at the meter
The customer shutoff valve located inside the meter box stops the flow of water from the meter to your property. The meter box, which houses the customer shutoff valve, is usually near the street at the front of your property. If and when you see the green stake in your yard, the box will be located about 6″-12″ away from there. Once inside the meter box, locate the valve on the pipe between the meter and the piped to your home. This is the customer shutoff valve.
To turn off the water using the customer shutoff valve turn the handle one-quarter turn clockwise until the water is off. To verify the water is off, turn on the water anywhere in your home or around your property. Alternatively, if the water is off, the indicator on the face of the meter will stop turning or stop counting.
To turn the water back on, slowly turn the valve one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Warning: Turn the valve slowly to turn on the water to your home. Opening the valve too quickly can result in damage to the pipes in your home. Be sure to also clear any air from the water lines. You can do this by opening the hose-bib next to the master shutoff valve and running the water until the air is released.
April Billing
Hello Residents of Pine Cove!
April billing (due May 1, 2024) has gone out. If you get emailed bills, you should have already received yours.
The bi-monthly minimum is $80.00 for two month billing period, excluding any water usage. Water usage is billed as follows:
$8.00 per thousand gallons from 0 to 7,500 gallons
$10.00 per thousand gallons from 7,500 to 15,000 gallons
$12.00 per thousand gallons over 15,000
Water bills are mailed around the 1st of the Billing Month (even months). All bills are due and payable by the 1st of the following month (odd months). Any bill not paid by the due date will be termed delinquent and subject to a $15.00 late fee and/or termination. If shut off, a reconnect fee of $75.00 will be charged, in addition to the current amount due, to re-establish service.
There are several ways to pay your bill. ACH Auto Draft is a free service; the payment is automatically taken out of your bank account (filled out form required). You can log on to your account online, and pay with a Visa/Mastercard/Discover, or E-check. To register your account online, you will need your account number, and the Municipality Code which is PineCoveWDCA. Go to www.pcwd.org and click the “Billing” tab and the Payment option link. Next, click on the www.ub-pay.com link and register your account from there. You can come into the office and pay by check, cash, or card (one person at a time). Call with a credit/debit card (Please note that there is a convenience fee of $3.00 per hundred dollars charged if using a credit card). Drop payments thru the slot on the front door or mail a check or money order.
Free Wood Chips!
Spring cleaning and gardening season is here or for others right around the corner. Thinking of getting in the gardening spirit here soon?
PCWD offers free wood chips to our customers. If you are interested in wood chips just come on by the Dutch Flats location anytime. It is great for gardening, holding in moisture of soil and makes a nice added touch to spruce up your yard or potted plants.
You must bring your own materials to gather or shovel and haul the mulch or wood chips away. If you are planning on gathering a large amount on your own, please let us know in the office as we want to be sure there is enough for everyone.
Check out this great video of a brief overview of our Dutch Flats location.
Making Dutch Flats Healthy on Vimeo
Also, if you need a larger load of wood chips, call the office and we can deliver a dump truck load for $125 delivery charge.