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NEWSLETTER. From the Montara Water and Sanitary District (MWSD) August/September newsletter.
SYSTEM TOURS! Join Montara Water and Sanitary District for a Celebration of MWSD’s 65th Anniversary of Service to the Coastside on Sat. September 9th @ 1:00pm.
System Tours at 9:00am, 10:00am and 11:00am
>>> Reservations Required; Space Limited <<<
Learn How Your Water and Sewer System Works!
MWSD Formed in 1958
On August 5, 1958, Montara Water & Sanitary District was formed as a public agency to address sewage concerns. Population growth in the 1950’s meant private septic tanks were no longer a viable solution. In the 1960’s MWSD built the first modern sewers and sewage plant on the coast.
1976 Sewer Authority Mid-Coastside
Under pressure from the State, the District was forced to abandon its own treatment plant and pay to join and build Sewer Authority Mid-Coastside (SAM) serving Montara, Moss Beach, El Granada, and Half Moon Bay.
1970s, 1980’s – Private Water System Problems
Local supply problems were being investigated by the State; the private water company serving the area requested a “temporary” moratorium on new connections. Coastside residents in the 1980s endured water shortages, moratoriums, and higher water bills.
1990s – Local Action Makes the Difference
Tired of getting brown water from their faucets and fighting a substandard private utility company, residents took action. After a long legal and political battle, 1991 legislation by State Senator Quentin Kopp allowed the Sanitary District to offer water service.
2003 – Montara Water and Sanitary District Born
In 2001, an 82% majority of voters approved a $19 million water bond issue. In 2003, the District finally acquired the private utility and got to work. MWSD fixed wells, built a water treatment plant, and replaced leaky pipes, along with many more improvements. With new, high-quality wells and a long-range Water Master Plan in place, the District can ensure 100% local water supplies into the future. The Work Continues Today Keeping high quality water at your tap and managing our community’s sewage takes constant maintenance, repair and improvement. Our small but mighty staff work every day to serve you!
Montara Water and Sanitary District (MWSD) Meetings ~ 1st & 3rd Thursdays @ 7:30pm
MWSD Directors: Peter Dekker, Katherine Slater-Carter, Scott Boyd, Bill Softkey, Cid Young
Watch remotely. Comments and questions by email.
Agendas and Zoom Live Meeting Links
If you experience technical difficulties or have technical questions prior to or during the meeting, please contact MWSD’s IT support at (650) 728-7843.
Meeting Videos
Meeting Schedule
Regular meetings are 7:30pm on the first and third Thursday of each month. They used to held at the District office at 8888 Cabrillo Hwy, next to Pt Montara Lighthouse and Hostel.
To receive agendas by email, send a request to [email protected]
In addition to email, we post agendas before each board meeting:
- On the District website here
- Montara post office
- Moss Beach post office
- the bulletin board in front of the MWSD office
Who is on the Board of Directors?
The Board of Directors manages the affairs of the District. Through their bi-monthly meetings they set policy, enact appropriate resolutions or ordinances, approve all payments to vendors, review and approve the budget, set Sewer Service Charge rates, establish connection charges, hire staff, approve contracts and other necessary actions needed to carry out the business of the District.
There are five Board members, all of whom are elected at large, and must reside in the Montara or Moss Beach area. The current Board is as follows:
| DIRECTOR | TERM |
|---|---|
| Scott Boyd — President | Term 2020-2024 |
| Peter Dekker — Treasurer | Term 2020-2026 |
| Kathryn Slater-Carter — Secretary | Term 2020-2024 |
| Bill Softky — Director | Term 2022-2026 |
| Carlysle Ann (Cid) Young— Director | Term 2023-2024 |
All Board members may be reached by sending an email to [email protected].
Or writing the District office at: Montara Water and Sanitary District, P.O. Box 370131, Montara, CA 94037. Telephone: (650)728-3545; FAX (650)728-8556.
General Manager
Clemens Heldmaier (650)728-3545 email
MSWD General Manager Clemens Heldmaier showing a creek filtration system.
Author: Coastside Buzz
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