The Malaga Water District Board will hold a special meeting at 7pm on Monday October 10th. The purpose of this meeting is solely to discuss and choose a new commissioner to fill the empty seat. Members of the public are welcome, but the discussion of candidates will be in executive session.
Commissioner Opening
With the passing of commissioner Herb Gardner there is a vacancy on the board of commissioners. We are accepting applications for the new commissioner position.
Applicants need to submit (in writing):
Contact information
A short cover letter as to why you'd like to apply
A one page resume
Applicants must be a resident of the Malaga Water District and a registered voter.
Applications are due by September 19th to the district office either in person or by emailing mwdwater@nwi.net
There are board meetings on August 15th and September 19th and all applicants are welcome to attend. Members of the public are always welcome at our board meetings.
Water Rates 2021
The board continues to meet monthly via zoom during the pandemic and all water resources are actively monitored. New rates and fee structures for 2021 can be found under Resources - Rates.
If you would like to attend a zoom meeting please contact the office for the link to the next meeting.
Lead and Copper Testing
We have conducted our every three year lead and copper testing and received the results. These are taken from random locations and our well heads to determine what lead and copper are in the system and how it is affecting your water.
The reportable level for copper in the system is 20 parts per billion and the maximum contaminant level is 1300 parts per billion. Our system falls almost completely under the reportable level with just a few locations showing 200 to 400 parts per billion, which is well below the limits for this element.
The reportable level for lead is 1 part per billion with the maximum contaminant level being 15 parts per billion. The highest anywhere in our system was 3 parts per billion with the majority falling at or under the 1 part per billion reportable level.
The testing from our well heads shows below the reportable level for both lead and copper, which means the contamination is likely occurring due to the varieties of plumbing in various houses. However, this testing shows that our water is not corrosive enough to cause problems for any house in our district.
If you would like more specific information about these test results please contact the office. The official numbers will be published in the next consumer confidence report.
Governor's Proclamation on Utilities
Governor Inslee has issued Proclamation 20-23, pertaining to Utility Ratepayer Assistance and Preservation of Essential Services. Malaga Water District is committed to keeping our customers connected to essential services during the COVID-19 pandemic emergency. If you are experiencing hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, you may be eligible for support, including long-term payment arrangements or bill assistance. This Proclamation does not relieve customers from the obligation to pay for utility services.