The District's History
The year the Marina County Water District was officially formed by a vote of local citizens.
What is 1960?
The primary source of drinking water for the Marina Coast Water District.
What is groundwater from the Monterey Subbasin of the Salinas Valley Groundwater Basin?
The term for the practice of using less water, which MCWD promotes through various programs.
What is water conservation?
The name of the former military base that transferred its water and wastewater systems to MCWD in 2001.
What is Fort Ord?
The name of the process by which MCWD adds a small amount of chlorine to protect against disease-causing organisms.
What is disinfection?
A type of water-saving appliance, such as a toilet or washing machine, for which the District offers rebates.
What are low-flow appliances?
The reason the District changed its name in 1994 from "Marina County" to "Marina Coast" Water District.
What is to avoid confusion with Monterey County government?
The number of different substances the District tests for annually to ensure water quality.
What is over 200?
This is the name for the local agency responsible for sustainably managing the groundwater basin. MCWD is the designated agency for its area.
What is a Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA)?
This significant problem, caused by over-pumping, led the District to abandon pumping from the 180-foot aquifer in 1983.
What is saltwater intrusion?
Besides groundwater, this type of water, which is also used for irrigation on local golf courses, is a key part of the District's supply portfolio.
What is recycled water?
This type of plant, which MCWD has operated in the past and is refurbishing, turns saltwater into fresh water.
What is a desalination plant?