Upcoming Rate Increases
Penalty Rate Increase: After careful consideration, we have deemed it necessary to increase our penalty rates in order to keep pace with the associated administrative costs. The cost of our late penalty has not been raised in many years, and it is no longer covering...
South Mesa Water Company Customers Reduce Water Use by 14%
South Mesa Water Company customers have stepped up to the challenge of California’s drought by achieving a 14% reduction in water use when comparing January 2021 to 2022…
Happy Halloween from SMWC
Wishing you a safe and fun Halloween weekend! Check out this year’s carved pumpkins!
Landscaping Competition Winner – Denise Gastel
Calimesa homeowner Denise Gastel has won the FireResistant Landscaping Competition hosted by South Mesa Water Company. Her attractive, well-designed, and waterwise garden ranked the highest for the presence of fire-resistant plants, strategically placed pathways and rock, called “defensible space” and overall aesthetics.
Fire-Resistant Landscaping Competition
SMWC invites its shareholders/customers to enter its Fire-Resistant Landscaping Competition. Fire-Resistant Landscaping uses strategically placed fire-resistant plants and defensible space to resist the spread of fire to your home.
SMWC Maps Out Water Supply Reliability
South Mesa Water Company will soon be listed as an “urban water system” under California’s classification system, a significant milestone in its growth as a water provider to communities in Calimesa and Yucaipa. “Being designated an urban water system comes with more stringent governance and reporting requirements . . .
SMWC Rolls Out 3-Point Drought Plan
South Mesa Water Company is rolling out a three-point drought plan for the areas of Yucaipa and Calimesa it serves. “This is significant in light of the latest U.S. Drought Monitor update which shows nearly all of California is in some stage of drought as the state braces for dry and hot summer.”
SMWC Applauded as State Leader
The South Mesa Water Company received accolades for their leadership and commitment in extending a lifeline to a struggling water system.
COVID-19 Update
Thank you for being a valued customer. Amid ongoing concerns about the Coronavirus COVID-19, South Mesa Water Company is closely monitoring the latest reports from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and has taken several precautionary measures for the health and...
Office Closing
Due to current public health concerns over the COVID-19 virus, South Mesa Water Company is taking steps to limit the spread of the virus. The front office will be closed to walk-in customers until further notice. If you are making a payment by cash (all monies will be...