***NEWS FLASH*** |
***PG&E PUBLIC SAFETY POWER SHUTOFF (PSPS) UPDATE (November 1)***
As of last night, normal power service has been restored to both North Marin Water District (NMWD) and Sonoma County Water Agency (which provides 75 percent of NMWD’s water). During this power outage event, NMWD activated our PSPS response plan which included around the clock staffing and use of backup power generators at all facilities. At no time was service interrupted to our customers. We thank our customers for curtailing outdoor water irrigation during this PSPS event. Now that power has been restored, customers can resume normal water use.
***Rate Study Information***
NMWD currently bills customers under a rate structure comprised of 16 rates categorized by commercial (or non-residential), residential, elevation zones, and seasons. NMWD has begun a detailed study of the current rate system. This study is being conducted by an independent outside consultant who is completing a comprehensive and complete cost of service report and rate study to set and validate future water rates. Below is a tentative schedule for upcoming workshops and public hearings:
Tentative Calendar
| Cost of service & rate design workshop (Board Ad-Hoc Committee) | Jan. 2020 |
| Special Board Meeting Rate Study workshop (Board & Public) | Feb. 11, 2020 |
| Special Board Meeting Rate Study Review (Board & Public, if needed) | Feb. 25, 2020 |
| Regular Board Meeting - Approve final rate study report | Mar. 3, 2020 |
| Public hearing to enact new water rates | May 19, 2020 |
***Transitioning to By-District (Division) Elections***
The District has completed the process to transition from at-large elections to by-division (District) elections. Our new District Elections page contains up-to-date information regarding the process and can be found here.
***Transición a Elecciones por Distrito (División)***
El Distrito ha iniciado el proceso de transición de elecciones generales a elecciones por distrito (División). Nuestra nueva página de Elecciones de Distrito contiene información actualizada sobre el proceso y se puede encontrar aqui.
***Marin County Multi-Jurisdiction Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (MCM LHMP)***
NMWD has participated in the preparation of Marin County’s 2018 Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP). The District’s participation in the LHMP is a pre-requisite for potential future funding opportunities provided by CalOES and FEMA. More information can be found here.
Welcome To North Marin Water District's Website
North Marin Water District carries out its Mission with a highly-motivated and competent staff empowered to conduct the District’s business by placing customer needs and welfare first. Each day, District employees strive to carry out their work mindful of these basic principles: Good Water, Good Service, Good Value, and A Safe Place to Work. For more information, see our Annual Report that updates customers on Fiscal Year 2017-18 and provides a snapshot of our current efforts and financial performance.
Advanced Meter Information Project – NMWD is excited to announce that the Advanced Meter Information (AMI) system deployment program is complete. The deployment project began in March 2018 and over 21,000 meters have been upgraded. The District commenced deployment of an AMI system to improve water use efficiency as well as meter reading efficiency, accuracy, and customer service. The project included meter upgrades for customers throughout NMWD’s Novato service territory. With the AMI system, digital meter data is sent securely via radio to NMWD headquarters for billing purposes. This technology provides early leak detection and enables customers to view water use information online, thereby gaining a better understanding of their water use patterns. As a part of the AMI system, a new online payment and WaterSmart Portal has been developed. We encourage you to “sign-in” on the portal to get acquainted with the system and learn more about your water use. Customers will now have access to hourly water use data and are able to set up alerts for high use and leak events on the WaterSmart Portal. Please visit www.onlinebiller.com/nmwd to register. If any customers have issues registering or logging-on to www.onlinebiller.com/nmwd or the WaterSmart Portal, please call 415-897-4133 and a staff member can guide you through the process.
NMWD Recycled Water Central Expansion Project
North Marin Water District is expanding the recycled water system into the Central Service Area of Novato. This expansion in cooperation with Novato Sanitary District, will extend from Novato Sanitary District’s treatment plant to Marin Country Club, serving approximately 40 large landscape customers and 3 car washes along the way. This project has been designed to reach the maximum number of large landscape users and will offset approximately 65 million gallons of potable water per year. See link below for Recycled Water Central Service Area Construction project updates.
Recycled Water Central Project Blog
ADOPTED 2015 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
At the June 21, 2016 NMWD Board Meeting, the Board of Directors adopted the 2015 Urban Water Managment Plan.
NMWD REVISED RECYCLE WATER PICK UP PROGRAM
The District’s residential recycled water pick-up program was modified in 2016 and is now available through our truck pick-up program for Customers with 275 gallon and larger containers. To apply for a pick-up permit follow the link to the on-line application, training and program instructions. Recycled Water Programs
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