Newsletter Typo

We wanted to let you know that we found a typo in our Newsletter which came out with your April bill.  The correct rebate for Front Load Washing machines is $50.00, not $100.00.  We apologize for the error.

New Water Rates

Gracie, the office cat.

The Board of Directors voted unanimously to raise the rates for Pine Cove Water District, effective 4/1/2015.  You will see that your advanced minimum went from $53.00 every two months to $57.00.  The tiered rates increased 20% across the board.  If you use 12,000 gallons of water over a two month period, the amount you are billed goes from $76.40 to $86.40, every two months, which would mean an increase to you of $5.00 per month, or $10.00 for the 2 month billing period.  Pine Cove Water District takes pride in serving our customers what we feel is the best tasting water on the hill, and we will continue to do the best job possible to make sure that we continue to do so.

Free, Free, Free!

Spring is in the air, and Summer will be here before you know it!

Now is the time to get your free compost and free wood chips!

Winter has arrived!!

Winter has reared it’s beautiful head!!  Pine Cove received anywhere from 9 inches to 12 inches in some areas.  The main roads are clear, but some of the side roads, not maintained by County, are slushy, and 4WD is still needed.

Do’s and Don’ts – Water Conservation

Do Only wash full loads of laundry and dishes 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

Check your Water!

We have a leak in the Pine Cove Water District…..it’s running approximately 20 gpm….this is the equivalent of about 800,000 gallons of water a month.  If you did not shut your water off, before this last freeze, you need to check to make sure that you do not have a leak.  If you need us to go out and check for you, please call the office during normal working hours, and we will be happy to go out and check, but you will be charged a $15.00 service call fee.  If you see water running in your neighborhood, please call the office.  If it is a valid leak, we will give you a $25.00 gift certificate to a restaurant of your choice, in Idyllwild. Keep your eyes open!  Someone someplace has a leak 🙁

Happy New Years!

We received about 3-4 inches of snow, and the temps are low, staying at about 27 degrees all day!  We have received a couple of calls today, asking if we shut off their water……we have not 🙂  If you don’t have water, you have frozen pipes…….please call our emergency # if you need help from the water district.  That number is 951-294-8282.  If you do not get an answer, leave a message, and someone will get back to you promptly.

Please have a safe and happy New Year!  See you next year!

Happy Holidays!!

Merry Christmas!!

The office will be closed on Thursday December 25th, and Friday December 26th for the Christmas holiday.  If you have an emergency and you need to talk to someone at the Water District, please call our Field Foreman Jeremy Potter.  You can reach him at 951-296-8282.  If you get the voice mail, please leave your name, phone #, and your service address.  You will receive a phone call back.

Be safe, enjoy your holiday! and come to the mountains!!

Another storm on the Way!!

Pine Cove received 1.51″ of rain last week, and 1/4″ of snow.  We are expecting to get a little of the next storm that’s coming in! As we always like to remind you, now is the time to shut off your water, if you haven’t already done so!  

Rain, Rain, Do Not Go Away!!

We have received 3.27 inches of rain in the month of December!!  What a great start for Winter!!

We had quite the thunder storm last night……rolling thunder….the sky was lighting up and the rain was coming down!  The temps are too high for snow, but we can keep hoping!

Bills are in the mail today, and they will be due on 12/29, instead of 12/25.

Drive safe out there today!