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Free Water Kits

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PCWD invites all residents to come by the office and pick up your free water efficiency kit!

Kit includes:
– Earth Massage 1.5 GPM Showerhead: Two-setting massage spray showerhead.
– Kitchen Swivel 1.5 GPM Aerator: Dual-spray functionality with wide-spray radius and water pausing on/off valve.
– (2) Bathroom Faucet 1.0 GPM Aerators: Half the flow, twice the power. Commercial grade aerators for the home.
– Toilet Water Saver (Fill Cycle Diverter): This patented water saver takes excess water from the bowl and diverts it to the tank to reduce water consumption. (This is NOT a flow restricting device.)
–Toilet Leak Detection Tablets: FDA-certified, non-toxic dye tablets used to detect leaks in toilets.
– Flow Meter Bag: Kit bag doubles as a flow meter to identify water wasters throughout the home.
– Water Conservation Wheel: Provides useful ways to conserve water around the house.

Stop by say hi, and get one of these for your mountain home.

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Independence Day

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Our office will be closed tomorrow for Independence day. If you have a water emergency please call: (951) 294-8282.

The Idyllwild Rotary sponsored parade begins at 10:00am on Thursday, July 4th. Be sure to get there early and find a shady spot. Tons of local businesses are hosting small gathering events, so check it out while you are out and about. Join the community at the Butterfield Amphitheater for the first summer concert of the season featuring “The Diamonds.” If you would like to see fireworks you will have to venture off the hill, however. The Palm Desert Civic Center Park will be hosting fireworks beginning at 7:30pm. Nicolet Middle School in Banning will also be having a firework show and family fun beginning at 6pm, and Yucaipa High School will be having entertainment at 3pm and fireworks beginning at 9pm that same day.

Have a Safe Holiday and Happy Independence Day!!!!! 

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Summer Heat Preparation

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Is your home ready to tackle the soaring temperatures of summer? While you may be excited about relaxing poolside on sun-soaked afternoons, your living space might need a little tune-up to ensure you stay cool and comfortable when you head back inside. The key to a home that’s perfectly equipped to beat the heat? Don’t let rising summer temperatures take you by surprise. Instead, prepare like a pro! And you don’t have to be an HVAC expert or spend a ton of cash to get the job done. With a few simple, effective tips and tricks, you can easily transform your home into a sanctuary from the heat throughout the summer. From optimizing your air conditioning system for maximum comfort to quick and easy cooling hacks, here’s how to prepare your home to beat that summer sizzle

  • Check your thermostat and make sure it’s programmed properly for summer temperatures. This will help reduce energy usage during peak hours, which can save money on energy bills. If you’re not sure when peak hours are, check with your utility provider.
  • Check your AC unit and make sure it’s in good working order before temperatures rise. If needed, it’s always helpful to have it serviced by a qualified technician before summer hits.
  • Clean vents and replace air filters regularly. Over time, pollutants can build up in vents and air filters, which can restrict airflow and make your AC unit work harder. Cleaning vents and replacing air filters regularly will help your AC unit run more efficiently and save you money on your energy bills.
    • Tip: If you live in a rented residence, call the maintenance team and have them service air filters and vents.
  • Keep shades closed during the day and open your interior doors. This will help block out the sun’s heat and circulate the cool air throughout your home.
  • Set your fans to move counterclockwise in the summer and clockwise in the winter. Fans that move counterclockwise create a windchill effect, which can help you feel cooler in the summer. Fans that move clockwise help circulate warm air in the winter.
  • Set your thermostat a few degrees higher in the summer and use fans to circulate the air. This will help you stay cool and comfortable without running your AC unit as much.
    • Tip: You can use multiple fans to create a cross breeze. This can be done by placing fans in opposite windows or doorways.
  • If you live in a temporary or rented residence, consider using window film. Window film can help block out the sun’s heat and keep your home cooler. It can also be removed without damaging your windows.
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Rattlesnake Awareness

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Have you come across a rattlesnake?

We have them all around, not just on hiking trails. They hide in rock formations and stacks of logs.

Although fatalities are rare from bites, they occur. We discovered an article that contained a lot of good advice of what to do and what not to do if you or someone you are with gets bitten.

The main things we’d like to share (because the article is lengthy) are:
* Notify local emergency staff
* If the snake is still in the vicinity, move carefully away to a safe location
* If you can do so safely, take a picture of the snake for identification
* Have the victim lie flat keeping the bite location even with the heart and rest – do not leave them alone
* Allow bite to bleed freely for about 30 seconds and then clean and disinfect the area.
* Wrap a bandage from an area just above the bite past the knee or elbow joint
* Remove all jewelry and tight-fitting clothing as the bitten appendage will swell

DO NOT:
* apply oral suction to the bite
* make any sort of incision
* apply ice, hot or cold packs
* take aspirin or use any medication
* eat or drink unless approved by a physician

Other tips
* Snakes are often heard before they are seen – once heard, freeze and assess the situation
* Establish a safe distance – good rule of thumb is to put at least 5 ft between yourself and the snake
* Move slowly back the way you came
* Wear sturdy leather boots that cover the ankles
* Watch where you place feet and hands at all times
* Be aware of your surroundings – DO NOT wear headphones or ear buds
* A coiled up snake is ready to attack!

Stay safe everyone!

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June Billing

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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.

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Spring Gardening Checklist

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Use this checklist to to support and protect new growth in your garden

  1. Prune non-spring blooming shrubs and trees
    (This should be done by the beginning of August)
  2. Prune ornamental grasses and remaining perennial foliage
  3. 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)
  4. 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)
  5. Stir compost bin or build one
    (Build or purchase one to organically recycle nutrients and keep them out of landfill)
  6. 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)
  7. Complete or start landscaping projects
  8. 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)
  9. 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!)
  10. 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)

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ACH Automatic Payments

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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.

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Water is the earth’s most vital resource

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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.

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