Saving water ..we've got a good start indoors, now
let's add focus to our irrigation systems. Last year LTCWD
began its pioneering effort to provide a broad range of rebates for appliances
and irrigation system revamping. We've just added two more items to the
list to help you improve your household water use with equal or better
performance. See the Saving Water page
for full details of ALL the rebates available and a video (courtesy of East Bay Municipal Utility District) on how you can change your own toilet
flapper valve, the most common source of leaks in the home.
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New Initiative: Wastewater Movement Control Project
Through this initiative, the LTCWD will: describe and
analyze the major patterns of both surface and subsurface wastewater movement
within the complex geologic area of the Vista Verde and Los Trancos Woods
portions of the District watershed; identify actual/potential public safety,
public health, water quality and habitat protection deficiencies in existing
control systems; develop necessary short and long-term deficiency mitigation
plans; and help facilitate timely implementation of necessary mitigations. In
all initiative phases, the LTCWD will seek to actively collaborate/partner with
relevant elements of San Mateo County Government and other appropriate
entities.
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District Lands: New Trailhead, Viewing area, restorations
Contractors and LTCWD volunteers recently completed work on a new trail head for Old Spanish Trail (the hiking trail) and a viewing area "inside the fence" of the District's Lake at the corner of Old Spanish Trail (the road) and Lake Road. Image. A road side strip of parking area near the "red shed" has also been improved.
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Fire Safety Initiative Launched
This fall the District is launching a new initiative in fire safety. The effort will focus on two areas: 1) Assuring that roads are kept passable during a brush fire. This will prevent evacuees from being trapped while allowing emergency vehicles to enter. 2) Fuel load reduction in the community. Four new incentives are now available. Details are available at fire safety.
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