Mammoth Community Water District

Do not end up with a garage like this...prepare your Mammoth property for freezing temperatures! Read tips from MCWD by clicking the link below. https://mcwd.dst.ca.us/assets/mcwd-winterizing-tips.pdf

MCWD is doing our part and is grateful to have a 1 megawatt solar array during this historic heat wave hitting the West Coast. Do your part! Minimize electric usage from 3pm-10pm as much as possible.

Fuelwood Available at Horseshoe Lake! On August 10th and 11th fuelwood collection is permitted from wood piles created in part from the Lakes Basin Hazardous Fuels reduction project. This wood is delimbed, ready for pick up! Read below for more information, please note that permits are required: Fuelwood Collection Days at Horseshoe Lake Mammoth Lakes, CA--The Inyo National Forest announces an organized fuelwood collection event at Horseshoe Lake in the Lakes Basin on Monday..., August 10 and Tuesday, August 11. The gathering area is at the horse trailer parking lot. Gathering will be from 8:00 am through 5:00 pm each day and permitted in the designated and signed areas. All other areas within the Mammoth Lakes Basin area are closed to fuelwood collection. Substantial project work in the Lakes Basin to reduce fuels, remove hazard trees as well as powerline maintenance work by SCE has create the opportunity for fuelwood collection and removal. Fuelwood collection requires a free use permit and permit holders must follow the associated regulations within that permit. A total of up to 6 cords of firewood for personal use is permitted per calendar year. A cord is the amount of tightly piled wood in a stack four feet high by four feet wide by eight feet long. As a reminder, it is the responsibility of the permit holder to check and be aware of the firewood cutting restrictions in effect. Firewood cutting restriction information can be obtained by phoning 760-873-2555 at any time. Methods for requesting an Inyo NF Personal Use Fuelwood Permit: Send an email: [email protected] Mail-in requests: Inyo National Forest Attn: fuelwood permit, 351 Pacu Lane Suite 200 Bishop, CA 93514 Each request shall include your name, physical address, mailing address, phone number, driver’s license number and number of cords requested. Permits will be returned to requesters by hardcopy mail. Please expect that it will take 7-10 days to receive your permit. Additional areas for firewood can be found at Reversed Peak, Bald Mountain Road and Clark Fire Forest Management Areas located on the fuelwood map.

John Pedersen, MCWD’s District Engineer Retires after 34 years of Dedicated Service. He will be greatly missed! https://mcwd.dst.ca.us//MCWD-Press-Release-District-Engine

Due to increased cases of COVID-19 in Mono County, MCWD is taking additional precautions to protect our staff and ensure services to our community. https://mcwd.dst.ca.us//MCWD-Press-07-22-Update-regarding-

Ever wonder about the work completed to provide your water and wastewater service? Check out the MCWD Annual Report to learn about key programs, projects and improvements completed over the last year: https://mcwd.dst.ca.us//20/05/2019-Annual-Report-Final.pdf

If Drippy came to visit your bathroom, would a leaky toilet be discovered?! Check your Mammoth property's water use with our Customer Portal, sign up at: https://mcwd.watersmart.com/index.php/welcome

MCWD Water Bill Reduction! Our Board unanimously voted to reduce water bills to provide some financial assistance to our community, learn more here: https://mcwd.dst.ca.us//MCWD-Press-Release-05-26-Update-re

The RV dump station at MCWD is open to all users 24/7. Spread the word to help keep the Eastern Sierra pristine! https://mcwd.dst.ca.us//MCWD-Press-Release-05-20-Update-re

Webinar: Wednesday, May 13, 2020, 11:00am - 12:00 pm How Water Agencies Can Save Money through Energy Efficiency Registration: https://bit.ly/2YAr7aO

MCWD COVID -19 Update: MCWD offices are closed to the public, but remain operational with limited staff: Call 760-934-2596 for assistance... MCWD will continue to supply uninterrupted water and wastewater services to the community Water Quality: The District’s current treatment process meets state and federal water treatment regulations and is effective in preventing the COVID-19 virus from being transmitted through our municipal water supply. Bill Pay: Customers are strongly encouraged to utilize electronic bill payment options: https://mcwd.dst.ca.us/payment-options.html or call the Finance Department at 760-934-2596 to make special payment arrangements Experiencing Financial Hardship? Contact the District’s Finance Department at 760-934-2596 for flexible payment options.

Disinfecting?!? DON'T FLUSH WIPES! Even wipes labeled 'flushable' must be thrown in the trash. With increased use of disinfecting wipes, MCWD reminds customers that wipes cause clogs in the sewer system which can lead to backups and overflows.

MCWD wants our customers to know: Water and Wastewater Services Will Not Be Interrupted Due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) https://mcwd.dst.ca.us/as/mcwd-press-release---covid-19.pdf