Map of Water District
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Eye on Water (monitoring your water usage)
In the Spring of 2019 the water district brought on line a cloud based metering system for the Shareholders. The Board of Directors invested in the system for several reasons including, so lot owners and the watermaster could quickly identify leaks in the system; so when another drought hits we'll be able to stay on top of water system so we always have enough water for everyone; and because their is a growing realization that the state will require meters in all water districts in California.
One of the features of the system is that lot owners can monitor their cabins usage from their mobile phones (or PC). Your phone can also be configured to send you text or email alerts if you have water running continuously for more than 24 hours. For instructions on how to configure your phone open the document below.
| Instructions for Eye on Water |
General Information
The Basics
How the Musick Meadows #2 Water System Works
Current Water Master: Central Cal Waterworks, Inc. - Mitch Wright - 559-797-0542
- The Musick Meadows Water Co. #2 Inc. (MMMWC#2) was incorporated in 1954 as a Mutual Benefit Corporation by the state of California. The water district is governed by a nine member Board of Directors elected by the lot owners (shareholders) at the annual meeting, which is normally held on the Saturday of the Fourth of July weekend. All shareholders will receive notice of the annual meeting.
- The subdivision map for MMMWC#2 was filed in Fresno County in 1956.
- There are 81 lots in the water district, 70 lots are residential, 3 are commercial, and 8 lots do not have a water connection.
- The water district assesses an annual fee to all lot owners. Fees are set by the Board of Directors at their meeting in July. The annual assessments are mailed (or emailed) in July and are due by September 1. The annual assessments cover snow removal of the roads and the delivery of water to the turn off valve at the street or in near proximity to each cabin. A separate fee appears on the annual assessment that covers the cost of replacing and purchasing the water district's capital assets (water tank, wells, etc.). Those funds are placed into a special account and are not used for annual operating costs. Current fee schedules and the budget can be found on the Legal/Financial section of the website.
- As required by the state, the water districts finances are reviewed by an outside, independent CPA on an annual basis. Recent reviews are available on the Legal/Financial section of the website
- The water district is responsible for all the pipes used for delivery of water to the turn off valve for the cabin. Shareholders are responsible for all the pipes from the turn off valve to the cabin.
- Cabin owners should remember to turn off and drain the water every time they are away from the cabin for an extended period of time. Pipes will freeze and burst in the cold weather from the early Fall to late Spring. Connections, hose bibs, and water heaters can spring a major leak at any time. An easily accessible above ground turn-off handle was installed at each connection in 2019 to make it easy to shut off water. If the water master finds water leaks from broken pipes or water left on in a cabin, a fine may be assessed.
- The water district is responsible for snow removal of the streets, cabin owners are responsible for snow removal on their property. Private vendors are available for snow removal of your property.
- The streets are considered Fresno County roads and are not controlled by the water district. For any potholes, drainage problems, flooding, etc. contact Fresno County Public Works, Road Maintenance Dept. at (559) 600-4078.
- In the 1980's, all cabins in the water district were connected to the District 41 waste water treatment system managed by Fresno County. Sewage fees are included in cabin owners annual property tax assessment from Fresno County.
- Directly above us is the Musick Heights Mutual Water District which serves 27 residences.
How the Musick Meadows #2 Water System Works
- A 66,000 gallon bolted steel tank was installed in 2005. The tank is located at the intersection of Loch and Timber. The tank is the only source of water for the district. The tank is at the highest spot in the water district.
- In order to prolong the life of the tank, in 2012 the Board installed a sacrificial anode in the tank to prevent rust and corrosion. Also, every three to five years the inside of the tank is inspected to identify any problems.
- The water system is pressurized by a 2 horsepower variable speed motor and the pressure is set to 30 psi. If the pressure pump fails for any reason, the system can be gravity fed to every lot.
- Water is pumped to the tank from one of our three wells, each running on a ½ horsepower submersible pump. Two wells (wells #1 & #2) are located in the pump house at the intersection of Musick and Melody. The third well (well #4) is at the extreme Northwest corner of the water district on lot 63. Well #3 was a dry well.
- Wells #1 & #2 produce as little as 3 gpm each during extreme drought years and 8-12 gpm each during normal years. Well #1 is at 71 feet, well #2 is at 46 feet. Both wells were installed in approximately 1985. In 2017 well #4 was drilled on lot 63 (an easement was granted by the lot owner) and was connected to the existing system. Water was found at 68 and 138 feet. The well is 300 feet deep and the pump is at 250 feet. It produces approximately 15 gpm.
- Each connection is metered (installed in 2019) to assist cabin owners and the water district quickly identify leaks. Each connections water usage can be read via a mobile phone or a PC (see Eye on Water instructions at the top of this page).
- In 2014 the water delivery system was upgraded. Water is delivered through a 6” HDPE (plastic) pipe, with 2” HDPE connections from the 6" pipe to the each lot. The pipe is heat welded together at each connection, creating a system with no seams (no leaks). From the information the Board had at the time, the pipe has a life span of at approximately 100 years.
- At the time of the water distribution system upgrade, seven fire hydrants were installed. In addition, an extra 6” pipe was laid into the trench that might be used as a connection to the eventual use of lake water for the Shaver Lake area. The extra pipe goes essentially from Dinkey Creek Road to our pump house. That extra line was used to connect well #4 to the existing system.
- We are regulated by the California State Water Resources Control Board (see the Links tab for MMMWC#2 info). To insure water safety and in compliance with state law, on a monthly basis water is tested and sent to Twining Laboratories in Fresno for analysis. The results of that analysis is then forwarded to the state. On an annual basis, California Water Services prepares our annual Consumer Confidence Report (see the Legal/Financial section of this website for recent Consumer Confidence Reports), which is sent to Shareholders, the state, and the County Health Department.
Current Water Master: Central Cal Waterworks, Inc. - Mitch Wright - 559-797-0542