Welcome to the Mendocino County Water Agency

Our mission is to protect and develop the water resources of Mendocino County and to ensure that an adequate quantity and quality of water is available to meet present and future needs of our County. The Agency may also provide, to the extent deemed feasible or economical, protection from the disposition of storm and floodwaters, sufficient to protect life and property.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Water Haulers:

The Mendocino County Water Agency has compiled a list of State licensed water haulers, who would be willing to haul water to Mendocino County. The rates and criteria vary depending on the circumstance, so it will be necessary to talk directly. Click here to see list.

Water Awareness Poster Contest:
Posters from the 2009 Water Awareness Month Poster Contest. The poster contest theme was "Make Every Drop County." The display is inside the Mendo Lake Credit Union until August.

Water Conservation Resolution:

On March 3rd, 2009, the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors and the Mendocino County Water Agency Board of Directors adopted a resolution to conserve water supplies in anticipation of continuing drought conditions.
To view entire resolution.

New MCWA Hours:

Due to the County financial shortfall, the Mendocino County Water Agency will be closed all Fridays until the end of the fiscal year. Our office will be open Monday through Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

General Manager's Report:

The Water Agency's General Manager's Report is now up for June. To view go here.

NEWS RELEASE:

Water Agency Conducts Water Conservation Poster Contest for Ukiah Area Grade School Children

Ukiah, California:  June 3, 2009

As a part of the statewide “May – Water Awareness Month” celebrations the Mendocino County Water Agency conducted a water conservation poster contest for school children, grades 1 through 6, in Hopland, Ukiah and Redwood Valley.  The theme of the poster contest was “Water Conservation – Make Every Drop Count”.  

Six winners were chosen from a field of over 100 entries and invited to the June 2, 2009 Mendocino County Board of Supervisors meeting for a brief awards ceremony.  Board Chairman John Pinches and Mendocino County Water Agency Water Resources Specialist Joe Scriven presented the awards. Supervisor Pinches complimented the winners on their efforts, “these kids clearly understand the importance of water to our community”.

The award wining posters were previously displayed at the Mendocino Book Company in Ukiah and will be on display at the Ukiah Brewing Company & Restaurant in Ukiah until June 19.  Additional posters and information regarding water conservation can be viewed on the Water Agency’s website at http://www.mendocountywater.com.

The Ukiah area and surrounding Russian River drainage is experiencing a third consecutive dry year. Water supplies are limited and as a result local water purveyors are urging residents to minimize water use.

Precipitation and Water Storage Levels at Lake Mendocino:

Water Year 2008 - 2009 (Oct 1 thru Sept 30):

Data revised 7/2/09. For information on data site go HERE

Data revised 7/2/09. Resource for averages. Info for current data is HERE

WATER CONSERVATION:

Tip:

Put plastic bottles in your toilet tank. To cut down on water waste, put an inch or two of sand or pebbles inside each of two plastic bottles to weigh them down. fill them with water and put them in your toilet tank, safely away from operating mechanisms. In an average home, the bottles may displace and save ten or more gallons of water a day.. For more tips on water conservation

A to Z List:

An article found in the Ukiah High School newspaper Ukialite, gives an "A to Z list of easy ways for everyone to save the environment." This literary ingenuity, written by Lindsay Davey, Andie Eaton, Theresa Ladao, and Cassandra Starkey, has some great ideas....and is fun to read!!! To see full article GO HERE

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Coastal Watersheds

Groundwater Data

Lake Mendocino Information

Lake Mendocino Water Levels

Mendocino County Home Page

Russian River Water Levels

Water Haulers

Water Use Comparison

Weather Forecast

WATER DISTRICT INFORMATION:

The Mendocino County Water Agency is a water resources agency involved in hydrological planning, stream restoration, stormwater education, and water conservation public outreach.

For information or questions regarding your water service, please contact your local water district. Click on your water district below to get the contact information and water rationing status. Additional water district information will be available soon.

Eel Russian River Commission:

The Water Agency is the home office of the Secretary for the Eel Russian River Commission (ERRC). Anyone seeking information regarding the ERRC can contact our office at 707-463-4589. For further information go to the Eel Russian River Commission page on this website.

"Only when the well is dry do we know the true value of water."

                                           Benjamin Franklin