Current Activities
PWS # 04-00008, Butte County
P.O. Box 1495
Chico, CA 95927-1495
About Landscape Irrigation Water:
PG&E charges Gran Mutual Water Company the highest rates during the peak time hours. In the summer, Gran Mutual Water Company pays thousands of dollars per month for electricity to pump water. With the highest use of water for irrigation in the summer, it can really pay off if the members set an off peak time for landscape irrigation.
The Board is asking all the water users to time their use of water for landscape irrigation to end at 6:00 am and remain off until 9:30 p.m. This request takes into account that at least 2 hours are needed for the tanks to fill up.
Use of the water in the tanks during the high daytime peak energy rates can save thousands of dollars per month and will help the Board prevent a rate increase.
This energy and cost savings plan works if all the Gran Mutual Water Company members practice day time water conservation. Tell your landscaper or whoever sets the irrigation timing about this requirement.
Thank you for your cooperation in this effort.
The Board of Directors Report:
The all-volunteer Board of Directors for the Gran Mutual Water Company meets once a month to discuss administration of the water system. This meeting is open to members of Gran Mutual Water Company.
A recent action by the Board has to establish a policy for delinquent payments which includes added fees and the use of collection experts. It is a step that is necessary out of fairness to those who do pay the water bill. Please read and understand this policy.
The Board completed the major items in 2006-07 Improvement Project and reports the completion of a new well, tank, generator, and chlorinating system, and the related pipes, yard improvements, and a fire hydrant.
As of November 2008, Gran Mutual Water Company has completely restored the old well with new casing and pumps and this well has passed water quality tests. The water system has a new building, a back-up generator, and new controls for the connections for electricity and system monitoring.
Gran Mutual Water Company's wells, tanks, and booster stations have a monitoring and warning system. This system reads the water levels, flow rates, and monitors equipment operation. If tank levels are too low, or there is a equipment malfunction, an automatic message is generated and sent to a the system operator. Additions to this system are being made. It will be set up so that there will be monitoring and control for all the new equipment
New hydrants have been placed in the developments and meters are being installed as new users come on or as time permits. More hydrants are planned.
The Board of Directors values the input received from members about problems or issues with water service. For most business matters, correspondence by mail is preferred. However, phone numbers are provided through these web pages.
Notice of Upcoming events
2007 Northstar Engineering's Report on Water SystemAppendix to Engineering's Report on Water System
State Certified Water System Operator:
Kevin O'Shea
Water Utility Professional Services
PO Box 31
Nelson, Ca. 95958
530-893-5276 (Fax)
530-531-5948 (Mobile 24/7)