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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPipeline 03 - Fall 2013T H E O T A Y W A TER DISTRICT • P R OUDL Y SERVING E A ST C OUNT Y A ND TH E S OUTH B A Y SINC E 1956 A NE W SLE T T E R FOR CUS T O M E R S OF T HE O T AY W ATER DISTRICT FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE OTAY WATER DISTRICT CALL 619.670.2222 OR GO TO WWW.OTAYWATER.GOV The Pipeline Newsletter is published quarterly by the Otay Water District and can also be found online at www.otaywater.gov. Copyright © 2013 Otay Water District. All rights reserved. Fall 2013 Follow otay water on... / Siga al DiStrito De agua De otay en... Reinvesting in Water Infrastructure Ensures Quality Service Every day, around the clock, the Otay Water District delivers safe, clean, high-quality water through extensive infrastructure systems to customers. This is water for homes, businesses, industry, public parks and open space, agriculture, and firefighting. Our lives and economy rely on tap water. Public water systems move millions of gallons of water each day. Every drop must travel through pipelines, tunnels, pump stations, treatment plants, storage facilities, and distribution pipes to reach your tap. To stay in top condition and meet changing needs, these systems require ongoing maintenance and upgrades. You, as customers, invest in these services each time you pay your water bill. every Dollar goes to work Public water agencies don’t make a profit. Every dollar from customers’ water bills is invested back into important components of the water system to help ensure reliable water availability 24/7. • SEcuring WaTEr SuPPliES: Developing local water supplies such as groundwater, recycled water and water conservation programs, or purchasing water from non-local sources • PumPing anD mOving WaTEr: Energy, supplies, and facilities to move water where it’s needed • TESTing anD TrEaTing WaTEr: chemicals, energy, and equipment to ensure safe, clean water • uPgraDing SYSTEmS: replacing or improving equipment and facilities to meet growing demand and keep systems updated and in good working order • OPEraTing anD mainTaining SYSTEmS: Operators, engineers, technicians, inspectors, accountants, managers, and others ensure smooth operations and fiscal stability • PrOTEcTing ThE EnvirOnmEnT: maintaining and managing watersheds and water quality water is essential as a ratepayer, you ensure our water systems remain reliable today and into the future. On average, customers in the Otay Water District pay about one penny per gallon of drinking water – significantly less than the cost of soda or bottled water. it’s a tremendous value, considering the extensive systems needed to provide safe, clean, reliable water for our communities and economy. Water rates recover the costs of these systems to ensure they operate to serve you and generations to come. Reinvertir en la Infraestructura de Agua Asegura un Servicio de Calidad Todos los días, a todas horas, el Distrito de agua de Otay suministra agua segura, limpia y de alta calidad a través de extensos sistemas de infraestructura a sus clientes. Esta agua se distribuye a los hogares, las empresas, la industria, los parques públicos y espacios abiertos, la agricultura y para servicios contra incendios. nuestras vidas y la economía dependen del agua de la llave. Sistemas públicos de agua mueven millones de galones de agua cada día. cada gota debe viajar a través de tuberías, túneles, estaciones de bombeo, plantas de tratamiento, instalaciones de almacenamiento y tuberías de distribución para llegar a su llave. Para mantenerse en óptimas condiciones y cumplir con las necesidades cambiantes, estos sistemas requieren mantenimiento y actualizaciones de manera regular. ustedes, como clientes, invierten en estos servicios cada vez que pagan su factura de agua. Cada Dólar a trabajar Organismos públicos de agua no obtienen ningún beneficio. cada dólar de las facturas de agua de los clientes se invierte de nuevo en los componentes importantes del sistema de agua que ayudan para asegurar la disponibilidad de agua confiable 24 horas al día, 7 días de la semana. • asegurando el suministro de agua: Desarrollo de los suministros de agua locales como el agua subterránea, programas de agua reciclada y conservación de agua, o la compra de agua de fuentes no locales • Bombeo y traslado de agua: Energía, materiales y facilidades para el traslado de agua donde se necesita • Pruebas y tratamiento de agua: Productos químicos, energía y equipos para garantizar agua limpia y segura • la modernización de sistemas: Sustitución o mejora de equipos e instalaciones para satisfacer la creciente demanda y mantener los sistemas actualizados y en buen estado de funcionamiento • Operación y mantenimiento de los sistemas: Operadores, ingenieros, técnicos , inspectores , auditores, gerentes, y otros aseguran un buen funcionamiento y estabilidad fiscal • Protección del medio ambiente: El mantenimiento y manejo de las cuencas hidrográficas y la calidad del agua el agua es esencial como contribuyente, usted asegura que nuestros sistemas de agua sean confiables en el presente y para el futuro. los clientes del Distrito de agua de Otay pagan un promedio de alrededor de un centavo por galón de agua potable - significativamente menos que el costo de un refresco o agua embotellada. Esto es de gran valor, teniendo en cuenta los extensos sistemas necesarios para proporcionar agua segura, limpia y confiable para nuestras comunidades y la economía. las tarifas de agua recuperan los costos de estos sistemas para asegurar que funcionen correctamente para usted y próximas generaciones. Otay Water District – Board of Directors The Board of Directors meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 3:30 pm in the Board meeting room. The public is encouraged to attend at 2554 Sweetwater Spring Bvd., Spring valley, ca. PresidentJose lopez, Division 4jlopez@otaywater.gov Vice Presidentmitch Thompson, Division 2mthompson@otaywater.gov treasurerDavid gonzalez, Division 1dgonzalez@otaywater.gov Board Membergary croucher, Division 3gcroucher@otaywater.gov Board Membermark robak, Division 5OtayWater@cox.net ConvEnIEnt BIll PAymEnt oPtIonS Pay online through your own Financial institution Otay Water District accepts payment made through your financial institution’s bill pay service. The District typically receives these payments electronically within 24 to 72 hours. Pay by Mail You can mail your payment directly to the Otay Water District at P.O. Box 51375, los angeles, ca 90051-5675 Pay online through otay’s website Web payments can be made online 24/7 at no charge. using our online services, customers can make a one-time payment, schedule future payments or setup automatic payment for their monthly bill. customers may also sign up to receive paperless billing through this site. From the customer Service menu, choose the Pay Your Bill Online option. Payment can be made using a bank account or debit and credit card from viSa and mastercard. CheckFreePay customers can pay their bill at checkFreePay locations, including Walmart, Kmart and select Postal annex stores throughout the country. customers have the option for 3 day or next day payment delivery. Fees for this service range in cost from $0.88 to $2.50. For more information and to find a location in your area, please visit www.checkfreepay.com or contact an Otay customer Service representative at 619-670-2222. Pay by Phone Debit and credit card customers can pay their bill 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. call us at 619-670-2222. have your Otay Water District account number ready when using this feature. in addition to visa and mastercard debit/credit card payments, our credit card service accepts Discover and american Express. There is no charge for this service. Pay in Person The Otay Water District’s business office is open monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 2554 Sweetwater Springs Blvd., Spring valley. a 24-hour drop box is also available at this location For more information on any of these bill payment options, please contact a Customer Service representative at 619-670-2222. the water Conservation garden Celebrates the Fall Planting Season Saturday, november 2, 9a.m. to 3 p.m. The event aims to help San Diego gardeners make the most of the fall planting season with a plentiful mix of gardening experts and plants galore offered by local growers and nurseries. visitors can attend workshops on gardening-related topics lead by experts plus visit exhibits staffed by knowledgeable garden docents and guest exhibitors to learn about water-saving gardening, edible gardening, compost-making, gardening for butterflies and more. The Water conservation garden is located on the campus of cuyamaca community college in El cajon, 12122 cuyamaca college Drive West, El cajon, ca 92019. admission: members and children 12 and under is free. $2.00 general admission. Parking is free. For more information about the 2013 Fall Plantstravganza, please visit www.thegarden.org or email info@thegarden.org. mUlCH oR KInDlInG? a factor to consider when using mulch is its flammability. During a fire, burning embers can start new fires in mulches that are organic, so can dropped cigarettes and lit matches. a Burn teSt a variety of mulch types were tested. Burning cigarettes (much like embers) or matches were dropped on samples of each type of mulch listed below. Some mulches caught fire four of eight times tested, some three of eight, two mulches caught fire either once or never. Mulching Materials Danger level ground recycled pallets ...............4 high composted yard waste ................4 high Shredded pine bark ...................3 high Oat straw .......................2 moderate Shredded cypress bark ...........2 moderate Pine bark nuggets 1.3 to 2.5 cm ....1 moderate Mulching Materials Danger level Decorative ground rubber ..............0 Safe Pine straw (needles) ..................0 Safe Shredded hardwood bark ..............0 Safe Pine bark nuggets 2.5 to 5 cm ...........0 Safe coco shells ..........................0 Safe Bluegrass sod ........................0 Safe Bark chips ...........................0 Safe Danger LeveLs Danger LeveLs Danger LeveLs Danger LeveLs Danger LeveLs Danger LeveLs 4 HigH 3 HigH 2 Moderate 1 Moderate 0 Safe Emergency Preparedness tips for Drinking Water BeFore an eMergenCy:• learn how to operate shut-off valves to water lines, the water heater and how to remove any covers. Keep tools handy. • Brace, strap, or anchor the water heater. • Store 3+ gallons of water per person and additional water for pets. • Keep extra water in all vehicles. • Store food and water away from household cleaners or contaminants. eMergenCy Drinking water SourCeS:• Stored drinking water • hot water heaters hold 30-60 gallons of water. Turn off electricity or gas to the water heater before draining into containers. • Toilet reservoir tanks • melted ice cubes or juices in canned vegetables aFter an eMergenCy:• check local news or our website (www.otaywater.gov) and social media sites for news about your water supply. • check your home for water leaks or breaks. if necessary, shut off your water at the main water valve. • avoid using food or water that may have been contaminated by untreated water. • Don’t use pool/spa water as drinking water. oPERAtIon ClEAn SWEEP Volunteers remove 45,440 Pounds of trash from San Diego Bay waterfront volunteers from Otay participated in the Operation clean Sweep 2013 event that resulted in the successful removal of 45,440 pounds of trash and debris from the shores of San Diego Bay. an estimated 1,000 volunteers, including civilian, military and harbor Police divers, gathered at seven sites on Saturday, august 24, 2013, to remove trash and debris in the 23rd annual event. The team from Otay collected trash along the J Street marina in chula vista and utilizing kayaks, ropes, and brute force dragged shopping carts, tires and other large objects from inaccessible areas of bay. The hard working crew was also recognized by the Port Tenants association for the most unusual item pulled from the harbor: a 10-foot section of stadium seats. For more information about the annual Operation clean Sweep, please see the San Diego Port Tenants association’s website at http://www.sdpta.com. Otay Water District – Board of Directors The Board of Directors meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 3:30 pm in the Board meeting room. The public is encouraged to attend at 2554 Sweetwater Spring Bvd., Spring valley, ca. PresidentJose lopez, Division 4jlopez@otaywater.gov Vice Presidentmitch Thompson, Division 2mthompson@otaywater.gov treasurerDavid gonzalez, Division 1dgonzalez@otaywater.gov Board Membergary croucher, Division 3gcroucher@otaywater.gov Board Membermark robak, Division 5OtayWater@cox.net ConvEnIEnt BIll PAymEnt oPtIonS Pay online through your own Financial institution Otay Water District accepts payment made through your financial institution’s bill pay service. The District typically receives these payments electronically within 24 to 72 hours. Pay by Mail You can mail your payment directly to the Otay Water District at P.O. Box 51375, los angeles, ca 90051-5675 Pay online through otay’s website Web payments can be made online 24/7 at no charge. using our online services, customers can make a one-time payment, schedule future payments or setup automatic payment for their monthly bill. customers may also sign up to receive paperless billing through this site. From the customer Service menu, choose the Pay Your Bill Online option. Payment can be made using a bank account or debit and credit card from viSa and mastercard. CheckFreePay customers can pay their bill at checkFreePay locations, including Walmart, Kmart and select Postal annex stores throughout the country. customers have the option for 3 day or next day payment delivery. Fees for this service range in cost from $0.88 to $2.50. For more information and to find a location in your area, please visit www.checkfreepay.com or contact an Otay customer Service representative at 619-670-2222. Pay by Phone Debit and credit card customers can pay their bill 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. call us at 619-670-2222. have your Otay Water District account number ready when using this feature. in addition to visa and mastercard debit/credit card payments, our credit card service accepts Discover and american Express. There is no charge for this service. Pay in Person The Otay Water District’s business office is open monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 2554 Sweetwater Springs Blvd., Spring valley. a 24-hour drop box is also available at this location For more information on any of these bill payment options, please contact a Customer Service representative at 619-670-2222. the water Conservation garden Celebrates the Fall Planting Season Saturday, november 2, 9a.m. to 3 p.m. The event aims to help San Diego gardeners make the most of the fall planting season with a plentiful mix of gardening experts and plants galore offered by local growers and nurseries. visitors can attend workshops on gardening-related topics lead by experts plus visit exhibits staffed by knowledgeable garden docents and guest exhibitors to learn about water-saving gardening, edible gardening, compost-making, gardening for butterflies and more. The Water conservation garden is located on the campus of cuyamaca community college in El cajon, 12122 cuyamaca college Drive West, El cajon, ca 92019. admission: members and children 12 and under is free. $2.00 general admission. Parking is free. For more information about the 2013 Fall Plantstravganza, please visit www.thegarden.org or email info@thegarden.org. mUlCH oR KInDlInG? a factor to consider when using mulch is its flammability. During a fire, burning embers can start new fires in mulches that are organic, so can dropped cigarettes and lit matches. a Burn teSt a variety of mulch types were tested. Burning cigarettes (much like embers) or matches were dropped on samples of each type of mulch listed below. Some mulches caught fire four of eight times tested, some three of eight, two mulches caught fire either once or never. Mulching Materials Danger level ground recycled pallets ...............4 high composted yard waste ................4 high Shredded pine bark ...................3 high Oat straw .......................2 moderate Shredded cypress bark ...........2 moderate Pine bark nuggets 1.3 to 2.5 cm ....1 moderate Mulching Materials Danger level Decorative ground rubber ..............0 Safe Pine straw (needles) ..................0 Safe Shredded hardwood bark ..............0 Safe Pine bark nuggets 2.5 to 5 cm ...........0 Safe coco shells ..........................0 Safe Bluegrass sod ........................0 Safe Bark chips ...........................0 Safe Danger LeveLs Danger LeveLs Danger LeveLs Danger LeveLs Danger LeveLs Danger LeveLs 4 HigH 3 HigH 2 Moderate 1 Moderate 0 Safe Emergency Preparedness tips for Drinking Water BeFore an eMergenCy:• learn how to operate shut-off valves to water lines, the water heater and how to remove any covers. Keep tools handy. • Brace, strap, or anchor the water heater. • Store 3+ gallons of water per person and additional water for pets. • Keep extra water in all vehicles. • Store food and water away from household cleaners or contaminants. eMergenCy Drinking water SourCeS:• Stored drinking water • hot water heaters hold 30-60 gallons of water. Turn off electricity or gas to the water heater before draining into containers. • Toilet reservoir tanks • melted ice cubes or juices in canned vegetables aFter an eMergenCy:• check local news or our website (www.otaywater.gov) and social media sites for news about your water supply. • check your home for water leaks or breaks. if necessary, shut off your water at the main water valve. • avoid using food or water that may have been contaminated by untreated water. • Don’t use pool/spa water as drinking water. oPERAtIon ClEAn SWEEP Volunteers remove 45,440 Pounds of trash from San Diego Bay waterfront volunteers from Otay participated in the Operation clean Sweep 2013 event that resulted in the successful removal of 45,440 pounds of trash and debris from the shores of San Diego Bay. an estimated 1,000 volunteers, including civilian, military and harbor Police divers, gathered at seven sites on Saturday, august 24, 2013, to remove trash and debris in the 23rd annual event. The team from Otay collected trash along the J Street marina in chula vista and utilizing kayaks, ropes, and brute force dragged shopping carts, tires and other large objects from inaccessible areas of bay. The hard working crew was also recognized by the Port Tenants association for the most unusual item pulled from the harbor: a 10-foot section of stadium seats. For more information about the annual Operation clean Sweep, please see the San Diego Port Tenants association’s website at http://www.sdpta.com. T H E O T AY W A TER DISTRICT • P R OUDL Y SERVING E A ST C OUNT Y A ND TH E S OUTH B AY SINC E 1956 A NE W SLE T T E R FOR CUS T O M E R S OF T HE O TAY WATER DISTRICT FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE OTAY WATER DISTRICT CALL 619.670.2222 OR GO TO WWW.OTAYWATER.GOV The Pipeline Newsletter is published quarterly by the Otay Water District and can also be found online at www.otaywater.gov. Copyright © 2013 Otay Water District. All rights reserved. Fall 2013 Follow otay water on... / Siga al DiStrito De agua De otay en... Reinvesting in Water Infrastructure Ensures Quality Service Every day, around the clock, the Otay Water District delivers safe, clean, high-quality water through extensive infrastructure systems to customers. This is water for homes, businesses, industry, public parks and open space, agriculture, and firefighting. Our lives and economy rely on tap water. Public water systems move millions of gallons of water each day. Every drop must travel through pipelines, tunnels, pump stations, treatment plants, storage facilities, and distribution pipes to reach your tap. To stay in top condition and meet changing needs, these systems require ongoing maintenance and upgrades. You, as customers, invest in these services each time you pay your water bill. every Dollar goes to work Public water agencies don’t make a profit. Every dollar from customers’ water bills is invested back into important components of the water system to help ensure reliable water availability 24/7. • SEcuring WaTEr SuPPliES: Developing local water supplies such as groundwater, recycled water and water conservation programs, or purchasing water from non-local sources • PumPing anD mOving WaTEr: Energy, supplies, and facilities to move water where it’s needed • TESTing anD TrEaTing WaTEr: chemicals, energy, and equipment to ensure safe, clean water • uPgraDing SYSTEmS: replacing or improving equipment and facilities to meet growing demand and keep systems updated and in good working order • OPEraTing anD mainTaining SYSTEmS: Operators, engineers, technicians, inspectors, accountants, managers, and others ensure smooth operations and fiscal stability • PrOTEcTing ThE EnvirOnmEnT: maintaining and managing watersheds and water quality water is essential as a ratepayer, you ensure our water systems remain reliable today and into the future. On average, customers in the Otay Water District pay about one penny per gallon of drinking water – significantly less than the cost of soda or bottled water. it’s a tremendous value, considering the extensive systems needed to provide safe, clean, reliable water for our communities and economy. Water rates recover the costs of these systems to ensure they operate to serve you and generations to come. Reinvertir en la Infraestructura de Agua Asegura un Servicio de Calidad Todos los días, a todas horas, el Distrito de agua de Otay suministra agua segura, limpia y de alta calidad a través de extensos sistemas de infraestructura a sus clientes. Esta agua se distribuye a los hogares, las empresas, la industria, los parques públicos y espacios abiertos, la agricultura y para servicios contra incendios. nuestras vidas y la economía dependen del agua de la llave. Sistemas públicos de agua mueven millones de galones de agua cada día. cada gota debe viajar a través de tuberías, túneles, estaciones de bombeo, plantas de tratamiento, instalaciones de almacenamiento y tuberías de distribución para llegar a su llave. Para mantenerse en óptimas condiciones y cumplir con las necesidades cambiantes, estos sistemas requieren mantenimiento y actualizaciones de manera regular. ustedes, como clientes, invierten en estos servicios cada vez que pagan su factura de agua. Cada Dólar a trabajar Organismos públicos de agua no obtienen ningún beneficio. cada dólar de las facturas de agua de los clientes se invierte de nuevo en los componentes importantes del sistema de agua que ayudan para asegurar la disponibilidad de agua confiable 24 horas al día, 7 días de la semana. • asegurando el suministro de agua: Desarrollo de los suministros de agua locales como el agua subterránea, programas de agua reciclada y conservación de agua, o la compra de agua de fuentes no locales • Bombeo y traslado de agua: Energía, materiales y facilidades para el traslado de agua donde se necesita • Pruebas y tratamiento de agua: Productos químicos, energía y equipos para garantizar agua limpia y segura • la modernización de sistemas: Sustitución o mejora de equipos e instalaciones para satisfacer la creciente demanda y mantener los sistemas actualizados y en buen estado de funcionamiento • Operación y mantenimiento de los sistemas: Operadores, ingenieros, técnicos , inspectores , auditores, gerentes, y otros aseguran un buen funcionamiento y estabilidad fiscal • Protección del medio ambiente: El mantenimiento y manejo de las cuencas hidrográficas y la calidad del agua el agua es esencial como contribuyente, usted asegura que nuestros sistemas de agua sean confiables en el presente y para el futuro. los clientes del Distrito de agua de Otay pagan un promedio de alrededor de un centavo por galón de agua potable - significativamente menos que el costo de un refresco o agua embotellada. Esto es de gran valor, teniendo en cuenta los extensos sistemas necesarios para proporcionar agua segura, limpia y confiable para nuestras comunidades y la economía. las tarifas de agua recuperan los costos de estos sistemas para asegurar que funcionen correctamente para usted y próximas generaciones.