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MMWD News for July 2019
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MMWD Preparing for Electric Power Shutoffs

Beginning with the 2019 wildfire season, PG&E will implement a new program called Public Safety Power Shutoff or PSPS. A PSPS event is when, due to extreme fire risk conditions such as a Red Flag Warning, PG&E may shutoff power for a period of up to five days.

To improve the District’s readiness to respond to a PSPS, this spring MMWD’s Board of Directors approved funding for portable generators that can be utilized at strategic sites to ensure we are able to deliver water to our customers. Read more .
What to Know About Water During a PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff

All Californians should prepare for a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) , much as you would for any other emergency. 

If there is a PSPS event in Marin, MMWD asks all customers to suspend irrigation and restrict water use to indoors only for the duration of the power shutoff. We rely on electric power to treat and distribute water. During a PSPS event, we will make every effort to provide continuous water service. By curtailing water use during a shutoff, you can help ensure more water is available for essential uses such as firefighting. Thank you!
- Store an emergency supply of water as part of your preparations for a PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff.

-During a Public Safety Power Shutoff, suspend irrigation to help conserve water for essential uses.
Annual Water Quality Report Now Available 
We are proud to report that in 2018 as in prior years, your water continued to meet or surpass all federal and state drinking water health standards. Our Annual Water Quality Report describes where your water comes from, what it contains, and how it compares to the state and federal standards. It also summarizes the results of thousands of water quality analyses we conducted on your drinking water during 2018. Download the report .
Slow and Say Hello
On Sunday, July 14, MMWD participated in the most recent “Slow and Say Hello” event at the West Point Inn on Mt. Tamalpais.

“Slow and Say Hello” is a collaboration between hikers, equestrians and cyclists in Marin County who appreciate safe trails and volunteer their time to help educate our community about safe trail practices. We joined the event to show our support and spread the word that whether you’re on foot, hooves or wheels, it’s important to slow and say “hello” when you pass fellow travelers.

Photo: MMWD Park Ranger Brett Pedisich with fellow “Slow and Say Hello” participants below the West Point Inn. 
MARIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
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Corte Madera, CA 94925
415-945-1455