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Promoting Community Awareness

East Valley Water District has an information packet available to its customers that includes general information about the District’s background, conservation recommendations, landscape irrigation techniques, explanations of water and sewer rates and billing procedures. The packet is given to all new customers and most of the information contained in this packet has been incorporated into this website.

The District produces an annual water quality report, which gives an explanation of the District’s water quality sampling results, provides information on available water sources of supply quantities and highlights general issues of public concern.

A printed newsletter, entitled “The Pipeline”, has been a regular publication of the District since 1994. The purpose of "The Pipeline" is to apprise customers of current issues related to the District. When California is experiencing drought conditions or when local water supplies are threatened, the newsletter is used to inform customers of water saving recommendations.

Public Education Programs

Public education on water awareness is accomplished through the distribution of educational materials at conferences, public service radio announcements and participation in community school programs.

Water awareness presentations are often requested by elementary and middle schools, and the District provides speakers to educate students on water supply, water quality conditions, and on the wise use of water at all times. This program is a cost-effective means of providing long-term beneficial impacts to the local water supply by providing early education to young water users.

Teacher workshops and classroom presentations are tools that the District uses to teach water conservation to students. Free educational materials are provided by the District, and a poster contest is promoted throughout local schools.

In addition to school programs, the District provides presentations to local community groups and service clubs. Tours of the District’s facilities are sponsored throughout the year for our customers, local city councils members, chambers of commerce, senior citizen groups and the County Board of Supervisors. These programs are designed to educate the public regarding the District’s facilities and what is involved in maintaining adequate water supplies. Other subjects covered during presentations and tours include regulatory issues and the cost of providing water to the community.

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