Message from the Board President
On December 8, Yorba Linda Water District (YLWD) will turn 110 years old! On behalf of the Board of Directors, we would like to wish a Happy Birthday to the District, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year!
Last month, I discussed PFAS, a newly measurable family of contaminants in our groundwater, of which two members are PFOS and PFOA. On November 20, the Orange County Water District (OCWD) Board voted to provide financial aid to OCWD members who will have to install treatment facilities if the state significantly lowers the allowed levels of PFOS and PFOA in our water. All OCWD members will share the costs of this aid, whether or not they have a local PFAS issue.
As a member-agency of OCWD, YLWD will receive funds for installation of a treatment facility and will be reimbursed for 50% of the operating and maintenance costs of the facility. Although this will increase the cost of groundwater, it will still be less than treated imported water. The extra cost of supplying 100% imported water while our facility is being constructed will be covered by YLWD. At this time, pilot treatment tests are being conducted by both OCWD and YLWD.
While keeping costs to a minimum is important, focusing on the health of our community is our top priority!
Message from the General Manager
Each year as Christmas and the holiday season approaches, I am thankful for many things. Our most basic need is to have clean water, as life cannot be sustained without it. In my military service, I have traveled to parts of the world that did not have access to clean water. I saw first-hand in third-world nations where the lack of sanitation and clean water caused disease and at times, even death. We often take for granted the superb quality of our public water and wastewater service that others would treasure. We are thankful for the blessings we have.
It truly is a pleasure and honor to serve our community with quality water and wastewater service. The Board of Directors and staff’s top priority is to provide and maintain public health for our community. It is the first task listed in each employee’s job description. While being cost-effective is important to the District, it is not at the expense of public health.
As we prepare for the holiday season, we have many concerns that occupy our minds. Buying gifts, preparing for family visits, cooking holiday meals, house cleaning, and decorating are just a few of them. YLWD works hard to ensure our community receives reliable water and wastewater service, so these are never one of your concerns.
From the staff at Yorba Linda Water District, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday Season and New Year!
In the Community: YLWD Gives Back
Yorba Linda Water District General Manager, Marc Marcantonio, with turkey baskets donated to the Friendly Center in Placentia.
Yorba Linda Water District Finance Manager, Delia Lugo with Friendly Center staff during the turkey basket drive at the Friendly Center in Placentia.
The Yorba Linda Water District staff participated in the Friendly Center’s Annual Turkey Drive The Friendly Center is a non-profit in Orange County that provides stability, opportunity, and hope to children and families in poverty in our local community. The YLWD staff donated items to create fourteen dinner baskets that included a turkey and all the fixings for a Thanksgiving meal; as well as, monetary donations. We are thankful to serve and be part of this wonderful community.
Gift Guide: Water Wise Edition
The holidays are just around the corner, consider gifting water-wise items for the person in your life who has everything!
- Reusable water bottle – Bottles come in an array of shapes and sizes now. It is the perfect gift for someone looking to have a healthy lifestyle in the New Year.
- Smart Irrigation Controller – Are you tired of reminding your loved ones to turn off the sprinklers whenever it rains? Smart irrigation controllers turn off sprinklers whenever rain is in the forecast. Bonus: There is an $80 rebate for qualifying Smart Irrigation Controllers! Visit https://www.mwdoc.com/save-water/rebates/smart-sprinkler-timers/ for more information.
- Rain Barrel – For the home gardener in your life, a stylish rain barrel featuring an integrated planter on the top of the barrel. The combination provides both water collection and elevated garden décor.
- Bonus: There is a $40 rebate for rain barrels. Visit https://www.mwdoc.com/save-water/rebates/residential-rebates/rain-barrels/ for more information.
- Emergency Kit – Take away the stress of preparing an emergency kit by gifting ready-to-go emergency kits which often include packaged water.
A Message from Customer Service
Yorba Linda Water District will be launching a new online bill pay system this winter featuring more options for payment:
- Web Payments
- Paperless Option
- Automatic Payments
- Mobile Payments
- Pay By Text
- Interactive Voice Response Payments
- Bill Payment Reminders
For more information, visit https://ylwd.com/customer-service/bill-payment-options.
Upcoming Events
Board of Director Meetings are held every other Tuesday evening at the District’s office located at:
1717 E. Miraloma Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
Meeting agendas are available 72 hours before each meeting.
Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at 6:30 PM
Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at 6:30 PM
Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at 6:30 PM
Office Closures
The District will be closed on the following days:
Tuesday, December 24, 2019
Wednesday, December 25, 2019
Wednesday, January 1, 2020
For all water emergencies, please call (714) 701-3000.