Attention all Pine Cove Water District Customers, when you are out walking in your neighborhood or outside in your yard please listen, if you hear water leaking we offer a $25.00 Gift Certificate to a restaurant of your choice in Idyllwild.
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If you see or hear water running, be the 1st to call it in, and you can earn a $25.00 reward, to a restaurant of your choice in Idyllwild.
Office: 951-659-2675 After Hours: 951-294-8282
The Pine Cove Water District needs your help!
Our water demand is at least twice the amount it should be during the Winter months. Why? Because some customers do not shut their water off when they leave Pine Cove. Did you shut your water off at your customer valve when you left your mountain home? Do you need us to shut your water off for a $15.00 service fee? Please call our office if you have any questions or concerns at 951-659-2675.
Christmas is almost upon us! We will be closing early December 24th at 12pm. We will also be closed on Christmas Day and the day after, December 25 & 26th. We will resume normal business hours on Friday, December 27th. Our normal business hours are from 9 am until 4 pm.
We do have someone on call 24 hours a day, should a water emergency occur. That number is 951-294-8282, but remember, this number is for emergencies only.
Everyone here at the Pine Cove Water District wishes all of our customers a very merry holiday season and a new year overflowing with blessings!
Jeremy Potter, Jennifer Hayes, Kaley Chapman, Jensen Beri, Dan Arson, & Mouse the dog.
As winter approaches it is important to winter-proof your vehicle and fleet can help keep it running its best so you, your workers, and fleet drivers can safely navigate the roads no matter the weather. Sometimes a winter storm can disrupt even the best laid plans, so check out the eight handy tips below for what to do if your vehicle or truck gets stuck in the snow:
Tip 1: Rock your vehicle instead of spinning your tires
If you’re stuck in the snow, your first instinct may be to press the gas hoping to gain momentum and become unstuck. This could make your tires spin, causing friction that may melt and pack snow, creating an icier, slicker surface—making it even harder to escape. Instead, put your vehicle in low gear and press the gas slightly to rock forward just a bit, then put the vehicle in reverse to rock backward. By repeating this rocking motion, you may gain enough momentum to help propel your vehicle out of the snow.
Tip 2: Shift to a lower gear
This tip pairs well with the rocking method. If possible, shift into a lower gear. For a manual transmission, this means first gear. For an automatic transmission, this means shifting from D (drive) to L or 1 (low or first gear) or 2 (second gear). This slows down the rotation of your tires, which decreases the likelihood of spinning and ice formation through melting.
Tip 3: Gain traction
If the rocking motion and using low gears are unsuccessful, you may need additional help gaining traction. Give your tires something to grab onto, such as your vehicle’s floor mats—or dry cardboard if you have some handy—and then try the rocking process again. Sprinkling cat litter or sand around the tires may also provide traction.
Tip 4: Watch where you park and keep moving
The best advice for getting unstuck is not to get stuck in the first place. If you drive a fleet vehicle or larger rig, you may find yourself parking in unfamiliar places for hours at a time. During snowy and icy weather, pay attention to where you park, avoiding muddy, slushy or soft ground when possible. If you will be at one location for several hours while wintry precipitation is falling or during frigid temperatures, move your vehicle frequently. This makes it less likely for snow and ice to accumulate around tires.
Tip 5: Start shoveling
Stock your vehicle with a snow shovel or pusher to clear a path around the wheels so you can move forward and back. If you don’t have a shovel, look for another tool that can help break up the snow and any ice that has formed such as a screwdriver or an ice scraper. Chopping up the ice can create a rougher surface, giving you more traction.
Tip 6: Add tire chains
If you regularly drive on snow-covered or icy roads, it may be a good idea to install tire chains. These chains fit around the tires of your vehicle and can help them navigate slippery surfaces.
Tip 7: Deflate tires slightly
Another option is to slightly deflate your tires. A flatter tire has more gripping surface and could provide the traction you need to get out of the snow. Only use this option if it’s a short drive to an air filling station. Driving long distances on deflated tires may cause structural damage to the tire and make steering difficult due to the increased surface area on the road.
Tip 8: Phone a friend—or a towing service
If you’ve given your best effort and still can’t get your vehicle out of the snow, it may be time to call for assistance. If it’s safe for drivers to be on the road, call a friend or coworker to pick you up. If the roads are unsafe, call for emergency assistance or for a towing service to transport you and your vehicle somewhere safe.
Once out of the snow, if you deflated your tires head to the nearest service station. Return any snow shovels, ice scrapers and tire chains to the vehicle. Restock any depleted supplies, such as ice melt or cat litter, that may be needed for the next snow or ice event.
If you must be outside in cold weather, make sure to familiarize yourself and your driving team with how to avoid frostbite, hypothermia and other cold-related injuries.
A water leak, planned work on your sprinkler system, venturing away from home, or an emergency may necessitate turning off the water to your home. Do you, and everyone in your household, know how to turn off the water to your home? The information below guides you on locating and turning off your water by utilizing the “house valve” aka “customer valve.”
Locating your house valve
Your house valve is typically outside your home and may be located in the front, on the side or in the backyard.
Locate the hose bib (outside faucet) next to your home that is mounted on a pipe coming up from the ground. (See Photo)
The house valve is located on that pipe between the ground and the hose bib.
Operating your house valve
Your house valve can be one of two types: a gate valve or a ball valve.
Gate valves close by turning the wheel clockwise until the water is off.
Ball valves close by turning the straight handle a quarter turn clockwise until the water if off.
To verify the water is off, turn on the hose bib next to the house valve. As you turn the house valve off, the water from the hose bib should stop.
To turn the water back on, either turn the gate valve counterclockwise or turn the ball valve a quarter turn counterclockwise.
You may want to attach a tag or label to your house valve for quick identification so that you and the members of your household can find it even in the dark.
Everyone in your home should know how to shut off the water to your home. In the event of an emergency, such as an earthquake or an unexpected winter freeze, you may want to turn off the water supply to your home to prevent water damage to your property. Take a few minutes to locate and learn how to operate your house valve.
The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is approaching! Time for decorating, baking, and celebrating with your household. While you might be putting final touches together, or maybe you are still in the early stages, one thing you may or may have not thought about is water.
The consumption of this precious resource can often be overlooked when preparing your favorite holiday dishes, but water plays a huge role in the kitchen, from food preparation to the clean-up process.
Here are some simple ways to save water while preparing your favorite holiday meals:
Defrosting Frozen Foods
Leaving the faucet on to defrost a frozen ham or turkey will waste a ton of water. It can cause quite the dent in your water bill, too. Instead, let your frozen items defrost overnight in the fridge.
Rinse Veggies and Fruits
Fill a large bowl or pan with water to rinse vegetables and fruits rather than running the tap. This water can be reused to water your garden or any indoor plants you may have around the house.
Food Scraps
Don’t use your garbage disposal to discard food waste after holiday meals. Toss scraps into the garbage can or save those leaves, rinds, and stems for making compost. Not only will you save water, but the compost can later be used to fertilize your garden.
Dishwashing
If you have a dishwasher, use it. Washing full loads of dishes saves 5-15 gallons per load and uses significantly less water than washing by hand.
Inspect for Leaks
Inspect your bathroom fixtures for malfunctions and leaks before your guests arrive. During the holidays, bathrooms are likely to experience heavier usage than normal which can lead to more issues. Fixing a leak as small as the tip of a ball point pen can save up to 110 gallons!
For more water saving tips that you can use year-round visit saveourwater.com
Think about who you want to connect with during an emergency. Write down their names and contact information. Include home, work, school, and other numbers. Share copies with everyone on your list. Also, during a disaster, try texting if local phone calls can’t get through.
Evacuation Action
If you are not safe at home, work , or school due to a disaster, you will need to go to a safe place and meet up with people you care about. It’s hard to know ahead of time where these safe places might be. These places might change based on the kind of emergency you face. 1. Follow the guidance of local authorities. 2. Learn different ways to get out of your community fast. 3. Be ready to go to your safe place.
Go Bag: Pack Ahead
Most disasters are unexpected and happen fast. You might not have time to shop, or even to pack. Pack up important items now, so you and your family will have what you need later. TO PACK NOW: – Documents, cash, map, medication list, contact list, wallet or purse, keys, phone and charger, flashlight, first aid supplies, portable computer, etc.
Important Items
In some disasters, you may be safer staying at home. Damage from the disaster might make that uncomfortable. You might not have water to drink, to bathe or to flush the toilet. You might have no electricity to keep your food cold, turn on a light, or charge your phone. Add items to a Stay Box, for when you can’t leave home. Prepare for a least 3 days without water or electricity. Save up a little at a time, until you have enough for everyone in your household to get by. Remember any pets. Include items like: water, food, trash bags, and any other important items you can think of.
Safety Tips
1.Get alerts to know what to do. 2. Make a plan to protect your people 3. Get to safety with things you need 4. Stay safe at home when you can’t leave 5. Help friends and neighbors get ready
Plan Ahead
Disasters are challenging for everyone. Each of us has a different needs in preparing for a disaster. You, or someone you care about, can benefit from planning ahead. Think now about ways to make the experience safe and comfortable for all.
Step by Step Safety Calendar
Week 1: Pack a Go Bag for each person in your household.
Week 2: Create your Connect & Protect plan for family, neighbors, caregivers. Talk about your plans with people on your list.
Week 3: Learn different evacuation routes and mark them on a map.
Week 4: Start packing a Stay Box to be safe and comfortable at home. Do a little at a time, until you feel ready.
October billing (due November 1, 2024) 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, as well as Winterizing tips which you can read about 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.
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