In nearby Yucaipa, Hillcrest Mobile Home Park suffered from nitrate contamination in their water supply.
South Mesa Water Company stepped in to ensure that the community, which consists of mostly fixed-income residents, has access to clean, reliable water supply.
They additionally had inadequate fire flows, and now use South Mesa water to ensure they can support firefighting efforts in their area.
The consolidation began in spring of 2024 and is expected to be completed in January 2025.