In this Issue:
- Securing Fiscal Health & Sustainability into the Future
- Tahoe City Community Center Hosts Summer Outdoor Recreation
- Committed to Water Conservation & Smart Meter Replacement Project
- West Lake Water Treatment Plant Field Visit
- TCPUD Welcomes Recreation Interns
- Seasonal Job Opportunities
- Sewer Service & Protect Your Pipes
- Join Us for a Board Meeting
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Securing a Sustainable Financial Future for the Benefit of Our Community
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TCPUD began a Long Term Financial Planning (LTFP) process in April 2018 as a strategic planning effort that aligns the District's financial capacity with the long-term delivery of water, sewer, and parks and recreation services. TCPUD has always been committed to investing in the infrastructure that supports the community's access to reliable and clean drinking water, safe and environmentally sound sewer collection and export, and facilities and programming for parks and recreation opportunities.
Since April 2018, the TCPUD Board of Directors have dedicated a significant amount of time to conducting the LTFP process, resulting in the adoption of numerous new and updated financial policies, development of 10-year Capital Improvement Plans for the Water, Sewer, and Parks departments, and development and implementation of a comprehensive 10-year financial forecasting model.
TCPUD's acquisition of two formerly private water systems in January 2018 represents two of the most critical and challenging priorities within the 10-year Capital Improvement Plans. In February 2021, the Board of Directors adopted Master Plans for these two water systems (Tahoe Cedars and Madden Creek Water Systems), which call for the full reconstruction of both systems, with an estimated cost of $44 million.
The LTFP process included a series of public Board meetings and presentations to help our constituents understand TCPUD’s current financial position, capital infrastructure needs, project commitments and goals, and financial policies. Please visit www.tcpud.org/long-term-financial-planning for more information about TCPUD's LTFP efforts.
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Tahoe City Community Center Hosts Summer Outdoor Recreation
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Purchased by TCPUD in 2020, the Tahoe City Community Center (TCCC) now serves as a hub for summer outdoor activity including youth recreation camps. It is also the new home for Parks and Recreation staff and offices. Located near transit and the multi-use bike path, it is located at 401 West Lake Boulevard, just south of downtown Tahoe City, and features a 6,572 square foot log building, a gazebo, large lawn, ponds, and gardens on approximately 11 acres.
The Parks and Recreation Department moved its headquarters to TCCC ahead of summer 2022 as Recreation staff developed a plan to use the property for outdoor camps and programs. TCPUD's signature summer camp, Camp Skylandia, was expanded to use the outdoors at TCCC and offers a new and fantastic location for Camp Skylandia Lil’ Pines, serving youth between the ages of 3.5 and 5 years old. The outdoor environment at TCCC and access to the Truckee River offers these young campers the opportunity to experience an introduction to summer camp life in Tahoe. Thank you to the community for your support during this transition!
Other camps and activities on the schedule this summer at TCCC include outdoor yoga and a chess camp. The community is also welcome to pick out a book from the Little Free Library located just outside the front door of TCCC, and find a spot throughout the serene park-like setting to sit and read or relax in the summer sun.
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Committed to Water Conservation
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New Smart Meter Technology Project Supports Water Conservation
TCPUD launched Phase 1 of the Smart Meter Replacement Project in spring 2022, representing an investment of $1.6 million that supports water conservation. During this three phase project, TCPUD will gradually upgrade approximately 3,500 water meters with "smart" meters in TCPUD's service area by 2024.
Smart meters support water conservation by using Beacon Cellular technology that transmits data via cellular four times per day to a cloud-based server, alerting TCPUD in real time of potential leaks. Additionally, customers can receive an alert by email or text within 24 hours of a potential leak using Leak Alert Notifications.
This technology also provides access to the EyeOnWater app, a tool customers can use to track their water usage, identify a leak and be empowered to “keep an eye on” and maximize water use efficiency. Visit Smart Meter to learn more about the app and how to set up an online account to monitor water usage and leaks.
Please note the EyeOnWater app and Leak Alert Notifications are only available to TCPUD water customers with a smart water meter.
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Stage 2 Drought Response is currently in effect for TCPUD water customers. In addition to water conservation measures in effect under Stage 1 and 2, including the current outdoor watering schedule, other ongoing water conservation requirements include:
- Repairing water leaks
- Preventing water runoff
- Using automatic shutoff values and nozzles
Water efficiency rebates and free water conservation kits are available! Pick up a free water conservation kit at the TCPUD Administration office, or visit the TCPUD booth at the Famers Market on Thursdays.
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West Lake Water Regional Treatment Plant Field Visit
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In June, TCPUD hosted a tour of the West Lake Tahoe Regional Water Treatment Plant (Project) for Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) Executive Director Dave Eggerton and field representative Jennifer Rotz. TCPUD has been a member since 1990 of ACWA, a statewide coalition of public water agencies, promoting local control of water service and advocating for sound regulations and legislation.
The field visit highlighted the Project objectives - to provide a reliable, drought-resistant, and safe drinking water source to TCPUD's McKinney-Quail water system, with the capacity to expand to other water systems along the west shore and included a stop at the new treatment plant building site and the underwater intake located off Lake Tahoe's shoreline.
When completed in 2024, the Water Treatment Plant will replace an existing temporary and seasonal water treatment facility currently located in Chambers Landing and represent a sound investment of $20 million made by the TCPUD Board of Directors to ensure the future reliability of water supply.
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TCPUD Field Visit with ACWA Representatives (L to R): TCPUD Assistant General Manager and District Engineer Matt Homolka, ACWA Executive Director Dave Eggerton, TCPUD Director of Utilities Tony Laliotis, TCPUD Board Member John Pang, ACWA Representative Jennifer Rotz, TCPUD General Manager Sean Barclay.
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The Project will also improve fire hydrant spacing with the addition of two new fire hydrants. As TCPUD completes improvements during a project, including upgrading water mains, fire hydrant spacing is brought up to code to ensure there is adequate water supply for fire protection.
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Summer 2022 Recreation Interns Claire Johnston (Left) and Kati Scheid.
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TCPUD’s internship program, established in 2007, continues to remain an invaluable opportunity for students looking to complete the requirements they need to graduate college and gain hands-on experience working in the field. This summer, TCPUD welcomes two interns to its Recreation Department, Claire Johnston and Kati Scheid.
Johnston attends Chico State University and will begin her senior year this fall. She looks forward to finding opportunities and situations throughout her internship this summer to apply her leadership skills. "I am beyond excited to be working as an intern for TCPUD," Johnston said. "I love focusing on health and wellness, being out in nature, and meeting new people."
Scheid attends Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, AZ, will be a senior this fall, and has a goal to work in a similar climate as Lake Tahoe after she graduates. "I love the outdoors and working hands-on with fellow nature people and animals," Scheid said. "My main goal is to work full time in Yosemite National Park."
TCPUD welcomed Cody Dehn from Spokane Washington as an intern in summer 2021. Dehn said the decision to accept the internship with TCPUD was one of the best decisions he has made for his career path. Read Dehn's full testimonial and learn more about internship opportunities available year-round with TCPUD at www.tcpud.org/internship-opportunities.
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TCPUD owns and operates hundreds of miles of sewer collection pipelines and is dedicated to protecting the environment and health of the public through best practices in preventive maintenance, infrastructure renewal, and emergency response.
Contact TCPUD at 530-583-3796 if you have a sewer emergency, or spot a sewage overflow.
Visit our website for more information about the FOG program and how to protect your pipes or for questions about sewer services, including canceling or disconnecting service.
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Join Us for a Board Meeting
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TCPUD Board meetings are held monthly and the public is encouraged to participate. All meetings can be viewed online via live web streaming. Recorded meetings are available anytime.
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