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DO’s and DON’Ts of Water Conservation

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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Leaks and Frozen Pipes

Temperatures are going to drop again this weekend. If you are leaving your mountain home, be sure to turn off the customer valve and empty all the drains. Leave a faucet open just a crack to make sure there is room for any excess water to come out rather than freeze and bust your pipes. You may want to look into insulating your pipes if they are not already.

We do not forgive water bills for leaks or busted pipes. Any water that runs through the meter will be charged accordingly.

If you don’t know where your customer shut off valve is at the street, please call during normal business hours to waive a service fee and we’ll guide you. If you call after hours, there will be a fee starting at $15. An emergency leak or busted pipe call after hours could incur a fee starting at $50.

If you notice any leaks, call us immediately. Upon confirmation of the leak you could receive a $25 gift card to a restaurant in town.

Regular Office Hours 9am – 4pm 951-659-2675
After Hours Emergency Line 951-294-8282

Oh my, a frozen pipe leak!

Don’t let this be you!

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Updates from The Office

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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Closed for New Year

Pine Cove Water District would like to wish everyone a very happy new year!

The office will be closed Friday December 31st in observance of New Years. If you would like to make a payment while we are closed you can do so online 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.

Wishing everyone a very happy and safe New Year!

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Closed for Christmas

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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December Billing

December billing went out this week. If you get emailed bills, you should’ve already received yours.

This months mailed billing includes our Winter Newsletter with updates and local resources and Winterizing Tips. In case you don’t get the paper mailing, I’ve attached those items here – December Billing Inserts

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 with a mask. Call with a credit/debit card. Drop payments thru the slot on the front door or mail a check or money order. Please note that there is a convenience fee of $3.00 per hundred dollars charged if using a credit card.

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October Billing

October billing went out this week. If you get emailed bills, you should’ve already received yours.

This months mailed billing includes a notice from Cal Fire regarding Wildfire Actions and Low cost Retrofitting and Defensible Space. In case you don’t get the paper mailing, I’ve attached those items here.

October Billing Inserts

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 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 with a mask.
Drop payments thru the slot on the front door or mail a check or money order.
Please note that there is a convenience fee of $3.00 per hundred dollars charged if using a credit card.

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Office Closed to Foot Traffic

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

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.

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August Billing

August billing is going out this week. If you get emailed bills, you should’ve already received yours.

This months mailed billing includes a notice of Possible Water Conservation Changes, a family friendly Wildfire Readiness event on August 7th, a flyer from the fire department with Wildland Fire Safety for Your Livestock and Pets, as well as an informational brochure from National Weather Service San Diego with helpful information. In case you don’t get the paper mailing, I’ve attached those items here.

Possible Water Conservation Changes
Let’s Get Wildfire Ready Event
Wildland Fire Safety for Your Livestock and Pets
National Weather Service San Diego brochure

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 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 with a mask.
Drop payments thru the slot on the front door or mail a check or money order.
Please note that there is a convenience fee of $3.00 per hundred dollars charged if using a credit card.

Posted in: Billing, Customer Infomation, From the Office, Mountain Communities Fire Safe Council, Pets and Animals, Pine Cove Water District, Upcoming Events, Water Bills

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