Pajaro/Sunny Mesa Community Services District

The Pajaro/Sunny Mesa Community Services District (PSMCSD) water system was formed and has been in operation since 1986.  The District was created by the Monterey County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) with the consolidation of Pajaro Community Services District, the Sunny Mesa Water District, and Monterey County Service Area No. 73.  The District is a public agency governed by a five (5) member Board of Directors that serves without compensation.

The District provides potable water services, fire flows, parks, and streetlight services to thousands of residents of North Monterey County.  The District provides these sevices from the Pajaro River in the north, to Moss Landing in the west, to the Highway 101 corridor in the south. Part of PSMCSD's senior groundwater rights were granted by the U.S. District Court in San Jose, CA.  It is the only public agency which provides public potable water services in the Pajaro, Elkhorn, and Prunedale areas.

The PSMCSD water systems are regulated by the State Water Resources Control Board and Monterey County Environmental Health Department.  

 

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EMERGENCY WATER CONSERVATION REGULATIONS 

On May 24, 2022 the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) adopted an emergency water conservation regulation that calls for a more aggressive conservation. We must all participate and follow the new regulations below.

Water use Restrictions:

  • Outdoor irrigation with potable water is limited to two (2) days per week, Tuesday and Friday and prohibit irrigation between the hours of 10 am and 6 pm
  • Once notified of possible water leak Customer must fix the leak immediately

The following uses of water are prohibited:

  • Irrigation of non-functional turf at commercial, industrial and institutional sites, prohibition on irrigation of non-functional turf does not apply to residential customers or used for recreation or other community purposes, turf irrigated with recycled water or irrigation of trees and other perennial plantings.
  • Using potable water to wash sidewalks, driveways and hard surface areas
  • Allowing runoff when irrigating with potable water
  • Using hoses without shut-off nozzle to wash motor vehicles
  • Using potable water in decorative water features that do not recirculate the water
  • Irrigating outdoors during and within 48 hours following a measureable rainfall
  • Irrigation with potable water of ornamental turf on public street medians
  • Irrigation with potable water outside of newly constructed homes and buildings that is consistent with regulations or other requirements established by the California Building Standards Commission and the Department of Housing and Community Development

 

  • First violation of the prohibited or restricted water use will constitute a warning by District Staff.
  • Second violation will constitute a warning by General Manager.
  • Third violation will be subject to a fine of five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each day the violation occurs, possible installation of flow restrictors, or termination of water service.

For questions regarding these prohibited uses of water and other water use restrictions, please contact us at 831-722-1389 or visit our website www.pajarosunnymesa.com

For more conservation ideas visit www.saveourwater.com

 

REGLAMENTOS DE EMERGENCIA-CONSERVACIÓN DEL AGUA

El 24 de mayo, del 2022 el State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) adoptó una regulación de emergencia para la conservación del agua que exige una conservación más agresiva. Todos debemos participar y seguir las nuevas regulaciones a continuación.

 

Restricciones de uso de agua:

• El riego de césped (pasto) con agua potable es limitado a dos (2) días a la semana, podrá regar cada martes y viernes y se prohíbe el riego entre las 10 a. m. y las 6 p. m.

• Una vez notificado de una posible fuga de agua, el cliente debe reparar la fuga de inmediato.

 

Quedan prohibidos los siguientes usos del agua:

• Riego de césped no funcional en sitios comerciales, industriales e institucionales, la prohibición de riego de césped no funcional no se aplica a clientes residenciales o utilizados para recreación u otros fines comunitarios, césped regado con agua reciclada o riego de árboles y otras plantas perennes.

• Uso de agua potable para lavar aceras, banquetas, entradas de vehículos y superficies duras

• Permitir la escorrentía al regar con agua potable

• Uso de mangueras sin boquilla de cierre para lavar vehículos de motor

• Usar agua potable en elementos decorativos de agua que no recirculan el agua

• Riego durante y dentro de las 48 horas posteriores a una lluvia medible

• Riego con agua potable de césped ornamental en camellones de calles públicas

• Irrigación con agua potable fuera de casas y edificios recién construidos que cumpla con las reglamentaciones u otros requisitos establecidos por California Building Standards Commission y el Department of Housing and Community Development

 

  • La primera violación del uso de agua prohibido o restringido constituirá una advertencia por parte del personal del distrito.
  • La segunda infracción constituirá una advertencia por parte del Gerente.
  • La tercera infracción será sujeta a multa de quinientos dólares ($500.00) por cada día de infracción, posible instalación de reductores de caudal o terminación del servicio de agua.

Si tiene preguntas sobre estos usos prohibidos del agua y otras restricciones de uso del agua, comuníquese con nosotros al 831-722-1389 o visite nuestro sitio web www.pajarosunnymesa.com

Para más ideas de como conservar visite www.saveourwater.com     

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Please submit your payment under the door or in the mail drop box and we will provide you with a receipt NO VISITORS WILL BE ALLOWED IN

to District Office at this timeDue to the restrictions set by California Department of Public Health and Monterey County

 Debido a las restricciones establecidas por el Departamento de Salud Pública de California y el Condado de Monterey,

 NO SE PERMITIRAN VISITANTES en la oficina del Distrito

  Pase su pago por debajo de la puerta o en el buzón de correo y le proporcionaremos un recibo

   

CORONAVIRUS/ COVID-19 updates: visit following websites /

Para manterse informado sobre el CORONAVIRUS: Visite la siguientes paginas de internet 

California Department of Public Health or/o

 County of Monterey Health Department

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COVID-19 VIRUS HAS NOT BEEN DETECTED IN DRINKING WATER SUPPLIES PLEASE CLICK BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION /

COVID-19 virus no a sido detectado en agua potable para mas informacion visite la siguiente pagina de internet

 https://www.epa.gov/coronavirus/coronavirus-and-drinking-water-and-wastewater

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 Local Hazard Mitigation Public Workshop Invitation

In order to continue to provide quality, affordable, and reliable water, the Pajaro/Sunny Mesa Community Services District (District) is preparing a Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. This plan will identify the natural hazards impacting the District and its customers and assess the vulnerability of its critical infrastructure and facilities. Based on the assessment, the District will develop a set of actions and seek grant funds to reduce risk and future damages.

The District is requesting your input on the Plan! We are holding a virtual public workshop to present the key findings of the risk assessment and request your input on how we can best invest in disaster preparedness and risk reduction.

The meeting will be held on March 23rd, 1:30-3pm.
You can participate by joining the meeting using this link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85037836340?pwd=dmlIS0FPS3BkVXNZT09MaG5lOUVoUT09
Meeting ID: 850 3783 6340 | Passcode: 500373 or
the following QR Code.
           

 

Invitación al Taller Público de Mitigación de Peligros Locales

Para continuar brindando agua de calidad, confiable y precios accesible, el Distrito de Servicios Comunitarios de Pajaro/Sunny Mesa (Distrito) está preparando un Plan Local de Mitigación de Riesgos. Este Plan identificará los peligros naturales que afectan al Distrito y sus clientes y evaluará la vulnerabilidad de su infraestructura e instalaciones críticas. Con base en esta evaluación, el Distrito desarrollará un conjunto de acciones y buscará fondos de subvención para reducir el riesgo y los daños futuros.

¡El Distrito está solicitando su opinión sobre el Plan! Estamos realizando un taller público virtual para presentar los hallazgos clave de la evaluación de riesgos y solicitar su opinión sobre cómo podemos invertir mejor en la preparación para desastres y la reducción de riesgos.

El taller virtual se llevará a cabo el 23 de marzo de 1:30 a 3:00 p.m. 
Puede participar en la junta utilizando este enlace:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85037836340?pwd=dmlIS0FPS3BkVXNZT09MaG5lOUVoUT09
Meeting ID: 850 3783 6340 | Passcode: 500373
o el siguiente código QR.
      


                                                                                

 Sand and Sandbags for flood prevention in Pajaro 

Sandbag (unfilled) locations: 

  • Assumption Church, 100 Salinas Rd, Royal Oaks
  • Pajaro Park, 24 San Juan Rd, Royal Oaks from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
  • Pajaro/Sunny Mesa CSD, 136 San Juan Rd, Royal Oaks from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
  • North County Fire Station #3, 301 Elkhorn Rd, Royal Oaks 

Sand Stockpile locations (bring your shovel): 

  • 24 San Juan Rd at Pajaro Park entrance
  • San Miguel Canyon Road, ¼ mile east of Hall Road at Mo. Co. Maintenance Yard from 7:30am to 4:00pm 

Sand is free to the public for flood prevention in unincorporated areas of Monterey County 

 

Arena y sacos de arena para la prevención de inundación en Pájaro 

Localidad de sacos vacíos: 

  • Iglesia de la Asunción, 100 Salinas Rd, Royal Oaks
  • Pajaro Park, 24 San Juan Rd, Royal Oaks de 7:30am a 4:00pm
  • Pajaro/Sunny Mesa CSD, 136 San Juan Rd, Royal Oaks de 7:30am a 4:00pm
  • Estación de bomberos de North Co. # 3, 301 Elkhorn Rd, Royal Oaks 

 Localidad de almacenamiento de arena (para llenar los sacos vacíos, traiga su pala): 

  • 24 San Juan Rd en la entrada del parque Pajaro
  • San Miguel Canyon Road, ¼ de milla al este de Hall Road en el patio de mantenimiento Mo. Co. de 7:30am a 4:00pm 

 La arena es gratuita para el público como prevención de inundación en áreas no incorporadas del Condado de Monterey (Mo. Co.) 

 

 Discontinuation of Residential Water Service Policy 

 

MONTEREY COUNTY EMERGENCY ALERT PROGRAM

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For the most up to date information about winter storms visit the

Monterey County Office of Emergency Services website

 

 

Is offering rainwater catchment rebates to customers within PVWMA boundaries.

Please call (831)722-9292 or visit pvwater.org/residential for more information.

 

Pajaro Park

In an effort to continue to keep the park safe and accessible for all, we need your support, please visit the Parks tab for more information and to view a short video regarding the park.

 

 

 

We thank you for your conservation efforts!

 

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