Since the MWSD purchased the local water system serving the Montara and Moss Beach from a private company in 2003, the district’s water conservation program has reduced the community’s already low per capita water use by 16 percent, to just 69 gallons per person per day.
MWSD was also honored with a Certificate of Recognition from Assemblymember Paul Fong. In his remarks accepting these awards, MWSD General Manager Clemens Heldmaier noted that the achievement was earned by the residents of Montara and Moss Beach community.
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According to MWSD water records, the estimated demand in 2004 for Montara/Moss Beach residents was 82 gallons per day per person. Through conservation efforts and water system improvements, consumer demand dropped over a five-year period to 69 gpd per person in 2008.
Along with obvious economic benefits, the district’s water conservation programs are designed to alleviate existing demands on local groundwater and surface water supply sources, promoting ecosystem health of nearby marine sanctuaries. MWSD strives to set an example, increasing awareness of water conservation on the Coastside.
MWSD established the water conservation program in late 2003. The intent of the program is to generate replacement of water-inefficient fixtures through a customer rebate incentive. MWSD offers its customers a rebate of $50 per Ultra Low Flush Toilet and $150 per High Efficiency Washing Machine installed. It is estimated that 657 acre-feet (214 million gallons) of water can be conserved over the life of the new toilets (20 years) and washing machines (15 years). These anticipated savings will increase the reliability of the existing water supply and provide economic benefits to the District and its customers through reduced water, water heating, and wastewater treatment costs.
-- from staff reports
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