District News

Winter Rains Prove Water Shortage is More Than Just Drought
February 22, 2010 – The difference between a drought and a statewide water shortage may seem like only semantics to many people, but as recent rainstorms have proven, California remains in a water crisis in wet and dry years alike – no matter how you put it.

MNWD Putting Bond Funds to Work For Our Customers
February 22, 2010 – With a new AA+ rating in hand, MNWD quickly sold $60 million in low-interest "Build America" stimulus bonds, and new water-reliability projects are moving forward as a result.

Added Customer Conservation Protected Supplies During Treatment Plant Shutdown
February 22, 2010 – MNWD customers did an outstanding job reducing their water use during the last week in January to ensure a sufficient supply during the planned shutdown of the Diemer Water Treatment Plant in Yorba Linda.

MNWD Expands Use of Recycled Water System
January 21, 2010 – A number of local greenbelts, parks and golf courses once irrigated with domestic drinking water will soon be irrigated using recycled water, as a result of the MNWD’s efforts to expand the use of recycled water throughout its service area.

MNWD to Enforce Water Restrictions from Jan. 25-31 During Treatment Plant Shutdown
January 20, 2010 – Conservation and efficient water use is critical during the week of January 25 through January 31 as the regional treatment plant that provides MNWD’s entire water supply will be shut down for scheduled maintenance.

MNWD’s Excellent Credit Rating will Save Customers Millions
January 19, 2010 – MNWD was recently awarded an AA+ stable credit rating from both Fitch and Standard & Poor’s, allowing the District to issue bonds for water-supply improvement projects at lower interest rates, which will save its ratepayers as much as $5 million over the life of the bonds.

MNWD Finalizes 2008-2009 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
January 6, 2010 – The MNWD Board received and filed the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2009. Click here to review the document.

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