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Winter Driving Tips!
As we are heading into our winter season, here are some helpful driving tips to keep you safe during your travels:
- Take your time and slow down!
- Download Quickmap for road conditions.
- Check your oil and tire pressure.
- Make sure your phone is fully charged.
- Make sure you have a full tank of gas or your EV is fully charged.
- Make sure those windshield wipers are in good condition.
- If you have your windshield wipers on, turn on your headlights but not your high beams.
- Try not to travel during inclement weather, if able!
- If you see the roads being plowed, stay away from the trucks. They are working on clearing the roadway to keep you safe!
- If you are traveling up to the mountains, BRING YOUR CHAINS – If instructed you will need to put them on at chain installation locations. Also, do not use your emergency flashers – this causes confusion to other drivers and emergency responders.
Happy New Year!
In observance of the New Year our office will be closed on Monday the 1st. 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. We will return in the office Tuesday morning the 2nd at 9:00am to assist with anything needed. If you have a water emergency throughout this time, like a burst pipe or leak please call the on call emergency line (951) 294-8282
Free Sandbags
Pine Cove residents can pick up free sandbags during office hours. There is a limit of 10 bags per household, as we want to ensure there are enough bags for everyone. The sandbags DO NOT come pre-filled, so please bring a shovel, or come to the office to conveniently borrow our scooper!
If you have any questions, please contact the office at 951-659-2675
Holiday Hours
Pine Cove Water District would like to wish all our residents a very happy holiday season! Next week the office will be closed in observance of Christmas on Monday the 25th and Tuesday the 26th. 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. We will return in the office Wednesday morning at 9am to assist with anything needed. If you have a water emergency throughout this time, like a burst pipe or leak please call the on call emergency line (951) 294-8282
No matter your occupation, it is your obligation to save water!
Tips for conserving inside:
- Don’t run water while brushing. Fill a glass for rinsing.
- Repair leaks and install a low-flow aerator.
- Wrap hot water pipes with insulation to avoid waiting for hot water.
- Use a partially filled sink or short blasts of water to rinse your razor.
- An average tub holds more than 50 gallons of water. Conserve water by only partially filling the tub.
- Install water saving shower heads. Turn off water while soaping up or shampooing. Take shorter showers.
- Add food coloring to the water in the tank. If color appears in the bowl without flushing, there is a leak. Fix or replace toilet.
- Keep a bottle of water in the refrigerator and use ice instead of running the tap until water is cold.
- Run only full loads. Remodel with machines that use less water and are more energy efficient.
Tips for conserving outside: - Regularly check pipes, hoses, valves, and faucets for leaks.
- Use a pool cover to keep water clean and reduce evaporation.
- Recycle water for use on lawn or garden.
- Use a bucket to wash. Keep a nozzle on the hose to save water. Use a commercial car wash that recycles water.
- Longer grass means less evaporation. Let grass grow taller in hot, dry weather. Set the mower one notch higher.
- Drought – tolerant plants need less water. Mulch your garden to slow evaporation.
- Deep soak weekly in the early morning or evening when the least evaporation occurs. Aerate lawn.
- Don’t water the pavement! Position sprinklers so that the lawn and garden receive all the water.
- Use a broom instead of a water hose to clear debris from patios, driveways, and sidewalks.
Winter is near – let’s winterize together!
Winterize your home now and you’ll not only stay cozy all winter long, but you’ll also save on energy costs and slash your heating bill. Making proper precautions to ensure your home is prepared for winter can save you time, money and a lot of unnecessary hassle!
- To prevent damage, it is just as important to winterize your vacant home. Learn how to properly shut off your water valve (in case a pipe bursts) and turn your water off every time you leave your mountain home.
- Unplug appliances such as microwaves and toasters to prevent faulty switches.
- Insulate pipes with insulation or newspapers and plastic and allow faucets to drip a little during cold weather to avoid freezing. Running water, even at a trickle, helps prevent pipes from freezing.
- Clean your gutters; make sure water can flow freely through your gutters to avoid icicles and ice dams.
- Change your ceiling fans clockwise to force hot air at the ceiling towards the floor.
- Replacing the filters in your forced heating unit improves the efficiency of your unit.
- Window insulation film can help keep heat from escaping out your windows. Winterize your home to extend the life of your fuel supply by insulating walls and attics, caulking and weather-stripping doors and windows, and installing storm windows or covering windows with plastic.
- The simple act of installing a storm door can increase energy efficiency by 45%, by sealing drafts and reducing air flow
- Placing a rolled towel at the bottom of your exterior door or a draft guard prevents heat from leaking out.
- Maintain heating equipment and chimneys by having them cleaned and inspected every year. Your chimney doesn’t necessarily need to be swept every single year, but it does need an annual inspection. Wood stoves, however, should be swept more often — as soon as they’ve accumulated a quarter of an inch of creosote.
- Trim tree branches near your windows, roof, or parking areas before the weight of winter ice and snow can cause them to snap.
- Inspect your home for any openings where animals could use to get inside. Make sure your fireplace flue or damper is closed, as bats, birds and squirrels are known to get inside this way.
- Winterize your house, barn, shed or any other structure that may provide shelter for your family, neighbors, livestock or equipment. Clear rain gutters; repair roof leaks and cut away tree branches that could fall on a house or other structure during a storm.
- Keep fire extinguishers on hand, and make sure everyone in your house knows how to use them. House fires pose an additional risk, as more people turn to alternate heating sources without taking the necessary safety precautions.
- It is wise to communicate with a trusted friend or neighbor that your will be gone for a prolonged period of time and they have your contact information. Taking these steps can help protect your home from theft, water damage, and heating or electrical system issues while you are away for an extended period of time.
Bundle the house up for winter!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Warmest wishes this Thanksgiving from all of us at Pine Cove Water District. Thank you for being a part of our journey! We’re grateful for wonderful customers like you and hope everyone is able to feast in gratitude with their loved ones!
In observance of this holiday the office will be closed on Thursday (Thanksgiving day) the 23rd and Friday the 24th.
If you have a water emergency during the holiday and/or through the weekend please contact the emergency number and our on call staff member will be able to assist you. (951) 236 – 9163
For any non-emergency calls feel free to leave a message on the office line and we will get back to you the next available business day. (951) 659 – 2675
We hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Do you have fresh batteries?
When was the last time you updated the batteries in your smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, etc.? We are heading into fire season and if you haven’t done so, now is the time.
Stay safe.
~Jennifer
June Billing
Hello Residents of Pine Cove!
June billing (due July 1, 2023) is going out. If you get emailed bills, you may have already received yours. The mailing included our updated Newsletter which you can view here.
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
(Because we weren’t able to read meters last billing cycle due to snow, the gallons of usage is doubled in this billing period.)
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.