News & Notices
Kat Wuelfing Takes the Helm at MPWD
MPWD Appointed Kat Wuelfing as the New General Manager for the District.
MPWD’S Poster Contest Returns for 2023
Local elementary schools join the relaunch of the annual art competition.
Leadership Transition at the MPWD
At its Regular meeting on July 28, 2022, the Board of Directors for the MPWD approved a reorganization and management transition.
High Schoolers Can Win Up to $2,000
National Special Districts Coalition Promotes High School Civics in Scholarship Contest
Flushing Guidance for Building Water Systems Following Extended Shelter-in-Place Shutdown
MPWD provides resources to local businesses and schools to help ensure water safety during reopening.
Service & Safety Commitment
A message from MPWD during these unprecedented times.
MPWD Commemorates Special Districts Week
Special Districts Week, September 22-28, was established by the California State Legislature to recognize the contributions made to local communities by special districts.
Transparency Certificate of Excellence Awarded to the MPWD
MPWD received the District Transparency Certificate of Excellence by the SDLF in recognition of its outstanding efforts to promote transparency and good governance.
MPWD’s Poster Contest Flows with Creativity and Water Awareness
Big Turnout from Local Students for the 2019 MPWD Water Awareness Calendar.
Mid-Peninsula Water District (MPWD) Welcomes Two New Members to the Board
Louis Vella Elected President; Marks 20th Year of Service to MPWD.
MPWD Water Conservation Poster Contest 2019
Now is the time to start thinking about your classes’ participation in our 2019 calendar contest. Each year we sponsor a contest to increase awareness of the need to conserve water.
MPWD Student Mentoring Program a “Perfect Match”
MPWD teams up with local high school student exploring a career future in marine biology.
New Leadership Elected by Mid-Peninsula Water District
Dave Warden Advanced to President; MPWD Focuses on Infrastructure.
MPWD Responds to Water Main Break Between Monserat and Monte Cresta in City of Belmont
Around 4:00 am on Friday morning, a potential water leak was reported by Belmont PD between Monserat and Monte Cresta. MPWD technicians were onsite within an hour and were able to shut off water flow by 6:00 am. Ongoing updates were available throughout the day.
Water Awareness Poster Contest Draws Creative Expressions
Local School Talent Showcased in the 2017 Mid-Peninsula Water District Calendar. March 2017
MPWD Elects New Board President and Vice President
The MPWD has elected new leadership for its 2017 Board of Directors. Al Stuebing, an MPWD Board member since 2009, was elected president while Dave Warden, an MPWD Board member since 2013, will serve a second term as vice president.
MPWD Teams Up with Local Scout on Sustainable Garden
In May of 2015, the MPWD was approached by Thomas Kish, a local scout, with a proposed community “Demo Garden” concept to meet the requirements of his Eagle Leadership Service Award.
Mid-Peninsula Water District (MPWD) Elects New Board President and Vice President
Matthew P. Zucca takes the helm as president; ready for a big year in 2016
Local Students and Teacher Win Big in Water Awareness Poster Contest
2015 Mid-Peninsula Water District Calendar Showcases the Top Picks. March 2015.
Mid-Peninsula Water District (MPWD) Elects New Board President and Vice President
Betty Linvill takes the helm as president; sets course for 2015. February 2015.
Mid-Peninsula Water District Celebrates 85 Years of Water Service
Public Utility has served the community since the Roaring Twenties. August 2014.
Mid-Peninsula Water District Elects New Board President and Vice President
Veteran board member Louis J. Vella assumes the role as MPWD president. February 2014.
The Waterline is the official newsletter of the MPWD and is mailed to MPWD customers on a regular basis to deliver more detailed information on water-related issues and topics ranging from customer service to water conservation to community outreach and more. If you have suggestions or comments for The Waterline, please submit them to info@midpeninsulawater.org.
Current issue of the Waterline:
Download past issues of the Waterline:
- New Water Rates Effective July 1, 2023 - Direct Pass-Through of SFPUC Water Rate Adjustment
Prop 218 Notice: Notice of Public Hearing on Proposed Pass-through Provision for Water Rate Increases (April 2, 2022) - 2017 First Quarter Water Conservation Staff Report (April 27, 2017)
- 2016 Fourth Quarter Water Conservation Staff Report (January 19, 2017)
- 2016 Third Quarter Water Conservation Staff Report (November 10, 2016)
- 2016 Second Quarter Water Conservation Staff Report (August 18, 2016)
- 2016 First Quarter Water Conservation Staff Report (April 21, 2016)
- Urban Water Management Plan Final Hearing Notice (June 23, 2016)
- Urban Water Management Plan Hearing Notice (May 26, 2016)
- Drought and Water Conservation Progress Report (May 26, 2016)
- 2016 First Quarter Water Conservation Staff Report (April 21, 2016)
- MPWD's First Annual State of the District Address (April 2016)
- Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (March 2016)
- 2015 Fourth Quarter Water Conservation Staff Report (January 21, 2016)
- Alameda de las Pulgas Water Main Replacement
- Notice for MPWD WELO
- Notice of Determination of Appropriations Limit 2015-2016 (July 8, 2015)
- 2015 Water Rate Proposal (June 25, 2015)
- 20% Water Reduction Notice November 2014
- Statewide Water Conservation Regulations Took Effect August 1, 2014
- Notice of Determination of Appropriate Limit
- 2014 Water Conservation Announcement
- 2014 Rate Increase Notice
Pass-Through Water Rates Effective July 1, 2023
Approved Pass-Through Water Rates for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
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New Pass-Through Water Rates Effective July 1, 2022
Approved Pass-Through Water Rates for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
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No Water Rate Increase July 1, 2021
Mid-Peninsula Water District is committed to manage operations within the current MPWD rate structure for another year. No water rate increases for next fiscal year, beginning July 1, 2021. Serving you is our business!
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No Water Rate Increase July 1, 2020
Mid-Peninsula Water District is committed to manage operations within the current MPWD rate structure for another year. No water rate increases for next fiscal year, beginning July 1, 2020. Serving you is our business!
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New Water Rates Effective July 1, 2019
Approved Water Rates for Fiscal Year 2019-2020
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New Water Rates Effective July 1, 2018
Approved Water Rates for Fiscal Year 2018-2019
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No Water Rate Increases (June 2017)
Mid-Peninsula Water District is committed to manage operations within the current MPWD rate structure for another year. No water rate increases for next fiscal year, beginning July 1, 2017. Serving you is our business!
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Notice of Increase in Water Rates (May 23, 2016)
Following a formal notice and Proposition 218 majority protest hearing process on June 25, 2015, the MPWD Board of Directors approved a series of annual water rate adjustments over a 5-year period (July 1, 2015, through June 30, 2020), including a pass through provision of any excess SFPUC wholesale water rate increases.
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Notice of Public Hearing on Proposed Water Rate Increases (June 25, 2015)
Mid-Peninsula Water District (MPWD) is a community-owned and governed public agency that provides water service to Belmont, San Carlos, and surrounding areas in San Mateo County. This notice is being sent to inform you that MPWD is proposing to increase water rates over the next five (5) years and adopt Water Shortage Emergency Rates designed to recover costs of providing service during periods of drought and reduced water sales. MPWD will hold a public hearing on the proposed rates as follows:
Date: Thursday, June 25, 2015
Time: 6:30 pm
Place: Mid-Peninsula Water District
3 Dairy Lane, Belmont, CA 94002
MPWD relies primarily on revenues from water service charges to fund its costs of providing water service. As such, water rates must be set at levels adequate to fund the costs of operating and maintaining the water system, pay for wholesale water supplied by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC), and fund necessary capital investments to keep the water system in good operating condition.
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Notice of Increase in Water Rates (May 30, 2014)
Following a formal notice and Proposition 218 majority protest hearing process on May 27, 2010, the MPWD Board of Directors approved a series of up to 9% annual water rate adjustments over a 5-year period (July 1, 2010, through June 30, 2014).
The SFPUC will impose a wholesale water rate increase of 19.6% effective July 1st. That means the charge for wholesale customers, like the MPWD, will be increased from $2.45 CCF to $2.93 CCF. Financing costs for the SFPUC WSIP are the cause for its wholesale rate increase in Fiscal Year (FY) 2014/2015.
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As part of our commitment to providing timely and cost-effective information on matters and issues that affect our customers, MPWD delivers inserts in customer bills and advertises in local community media on a regular basis. Connecting with our customers is a priority for MPWD. Look for the next insert in your monthly bill.
