(Updated November 7, 2024) For most recent information on the Lynwood Pump Station Replacement Project, click here.
(Updated May 8, 2024) Curious about how we develop our yearly budget and water rates? The North Marin Water District’s (District) Fiscal Year (FY) 2024/2025 budget season is underway, and there are several opportunities to learn about the District budget and rate process and to provide your input and feedback on this year’s budget development and proposed new water rates. We welcome and encourage you to participate in the Board meetings and Board Workshops listed below, where you can provide feedback directly to the District Board and Staff. For more information on the 2024 rate process click here: https://nmwd.com/rates2024/
For future updates please visit our website at nmwd.com/rates2024
(Posted March 7, 2024) NMWD will be conducting annual backflow testing performed by private vendors from 3-1-24 through 8-1-24. For specific information or questions please contact NMWD at 415-897-4133.
(Updated February 12, 2024) NMWD began its annual water main flushing program recently. This is a standard practice to ensure there is no degradation in water quality and to maintain an adequate chlorine residual (disinfectant) which helps prevent any bacterial growth in the pipelines. Customers may temporarily experience low water pressure or a slight, but harmless color in their water when the flushing is conducted in their neighborhood. This is an annual practice that has been put on hold for the last couple years due to the drought. NMWD crews have developed specific routes and use of isolation valves to maximize results using the least amount of water possible. Flushing is performed in the winter months when there is sufficient water supply for the task.
(Updated February 12, 2024) NMWD began its annual water main flushing program recently. This is a standard practice to ensure there is no degradation in water quality and to maintain an adequate chlorine residual (disinfectant) which helps prevent any bacterial growth in the pipelines. Customers may temporarily experience low water pressure or a slight, but harmless color in their water when the flushing is conducted in their neighborhood. This is an annual practice that has been put on hold for the last couple years due to the drought. NMWD crews have developed specific routes and use of isolation valves to maximize results using the least amount of water possible. Flushing is performed in the winter months when there is sufficient water supply for the task.
(Posted February 8, 2024) Stafford Lake is now full and water started to spill over Stafford Dam as of Sunday February 4, 2024. Recognizing this event, we wanted to inform you of some of the rigorous Stafford Dam safety measures we implement.
The North Marin Water District (NMWD) manages the potential risks associated with Stafford Dam through a robust dam safety program that includes visual observations (including use of 24-hour surveillance cameras); measuring and analyzing groundwater water levels and controlled seepage; semi-annual vegetation and rodent control; annual engineering inspections of the dam including all appurtenances; and annual inspection by the state’s Division of Safety of Dams (DSOD) engineers.
In addition to regular periodic inspection, NMWD performs special engineering inspections using its in-house professional engineers, as well as detailed engineering analysis by outside specialists for various purposes. Every 5-years, NMWD’s performs a physical survey of dam crest to monitor settlement and movement and have done this since the dam was raised in 1985.
On January 30, 2024, a DSOD engineer performed the annual inspection of Stafford Dam, including the spillway, outlet pipe and seepage collection system in accordance with the DSOD Inspection Protocols. As part of that inspection, NMWD Operators demonstrated the ability to quickly release water from behind the dam (Stafford Lake) via the 30-inch diameter outlet pipeline.
Check out this video of the water discharging from the valve.
