McKinney Water District
Annual Newsletter
El Dorado and Placer Counties
District Office: 103 Simmons Way Folsom, CA 95630 (916) 806-0510
www.mckinneywaterdistrict.com karlagunter@yahoo.com
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March 1, 2021
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The District is a public agency formed in 1961 currently governed by five elected Directors, each of whom is a property owner within McKinney Estates, as shown below:
President Jerry Swartfager Secretary/Treasurer Karla Gunter
Vice President Vince Dangler
Director Scott Cotner
Director Mickey Noack
Director Kim Arcidiacono
District Agent Graham Payne
(530)-307-9032 Please call Graham in case of water emergency.
Please contact our office if you would like information to serve as a future Board Member.
MONTHLY MEETINGS
The District’s monthly meetings are held at 8:00 a.m. on the fourth Friday of each month. Contact the Office or check the website (www.mckinneywaterdistrict.com) for the current meeting location. Each meeting will be teleconferenced as well. The teleconference number is: (855) 212-0212. Meeting ID#963-145-770. The public is welcome to attend Board Meetings in person or via teleconference. We are currently complying with the state mandated Covid-19 meeting guidelines. All meetings are teleconference only until further notice.
EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM
The District has implemented an emergency alert system to keep all our property owners informed of any water emergency within the district. It is vitally important that we have everyone’s contact information in case there is a water emergency. Without this information, we will not be able to reach you though our alert system. If there have been any changes to your contact information or you are new to the district, please contact us at (916) 806-0510 or karlagunter@yahoo.com. This information is for district use only and will not be shared.
DISTRICT WATER VALVES
The District valves located at the street are property of McKinney Water District and cannot be operated by the homeowner or their agent. Homeowners must call the District Agent for assistance with the operation of the valve at the street. Please provide ample time to schedule an appointment.
District Office: 103 Simmons Way Folsom, CA 95630 (916) 806-0510
www.mckinneywaterdistrict.com karlagunter@yahoo.com
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS IN 2021
The Board will make a decision this year as to the next scheduled water line replacement
project. That project will begin within the next few years.
ANNUAL WATER BILLS
The annual water bills for users (and standby connections) will be mailed on April 01, 2021.
Payment is due no later than June 30, 2021. Any late or non-payments will be assessed with
a penalty and placed on the County Property Tax Roll for collection. (10% for users and $10.00
for standby connections)
CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL PROGRAM
The program is mandated by the California Department of Public Health (CPDH) and the
backflow prevention device(s) must be tested annually. The MWD has contracted with B&L
Backflow to administer this required program. If you have future plans to build, remodel or
install outside irrigation, please contact B&L Backflow to help determine the appropriate
device(s) for your project and help protect our drinking water at (775) 831-0123.
The 2021 deadline for testing the backflow devices is August 15th to avoid water shutoff.
Thank you to all of the homeowners who have participated in the backflow program.
CONSUMER CONFIDENCE REPORT 2020
The report contains information about detected contaminants in your drinking water and
related required language of specific health risks and phone numbers for more information. All
of the most recent testing has been completed by the MWD and that data is provided in your
2020 Consumer Confidence Report. The McKinney Water District is pleased to report that
there were no violations.
This report is available on our website at www.mckinneywaterdistrict.com. If you would like to
receive this report via regular mail or email, please contact our office at (916) 806-0510.
ANNUAL WATER PRODUCTION:
2011: 16,038,072 gallons
2012: 17,545,666 gallons
2013: 17,569,931 gallons
2014: 17,696,094 gallons
2015: 12,927,506 gallons
2016: 13,705,353 gallons
2017: 13,131,023 gallons
2018: 13, 433,364 gallons
2019: 12,867,972 gallons
2020: 15,064,604 gallons
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District Office: 103 Simmons Way Folsom, CA 95630 (916) 806-0510
www.mckinneywaterdistrict.com karlagunter@yahoo.com
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WINTERIZE IRRIGATION SYSTEMS BEFORE FIRST FREEZE
It’s important to winterize your yard to prevent freezing and/or breakage of your water lines, this will also make it easier to get your yard ready for spring. We suggest winterizing your irrigation systems in September or October.
• For underground irrigation systems, turn off water to the irrigation system at the main valve and release the pressure in the pipes. Drain water out of any irrigation components that might freeze and remove any remaining water. Be sure in insulate any exposed pipes.
• For above-ground irrigation systems, turn off outdoor faucets and disconnect garden hoses, drain water from pipes leading to outside faucets and insulate outside faucets.
WEBSITE
Check out our website. www.mckinneywaterdistrict.com. You can access the Board Meeting Minutes, Meeting Agenda’s, Ordinances, Consumer Confidence Reports and informational links to other water related websites as well as our contact information.
Please contact the District Office at (916) 806-0510 with any water company related questions and/or comments.
WATER CONSERVATION TIPS FOR CONSUMERS
Did you know that the average U.S. household uses approximately 400 gallons of water per day or 100 gallons per person per day? Luckily, there are many low-cost and no-cost ways to conserve water. Small changes can make a big difference – try one today and soon it will become second nature.
• Take short showers – a 5 minutes shower uses 4 to 5 gallons of water compared to up to 50 gallons for a bath.
• Shut off water while brushing your teeth, washing your hair, and shaving and save up to 500 gallons a month.
• Use a water-efficient showerhead. They are inexpensive, easy to install, and can save you up to 750 gallons a month.
• Run your clothes washer and dishwasher only when they are full. You can save up to 1,000 gallons a month.
• Water plants only when necessary.
• Fix leaking toilets and faucets. Faucet washers are inexpensive and take only a few minutes to replace. To check your toilet for a leak, place a few drops of food coloring in the tank and wait. If it seeps into the toilet bowl without flushing, you have a leak. Fixing it or replacing it with a new, more efficient model can save up to 1,000 gallons a month.
• Adjust sprinklers so only your lawn is watered. Apply water only as fast as the soil can absorb it and during the
• cooler parts of the day to reduce evaporation.
• Teach your kids about water conservation to ensure a future generation that uses water wisely. Make it a family effort to reduce next month’s water bill!
• Visit https://www.epa.gov/watersense for more information.