WHY CONSERVE?
Water conservation is the most cost-effective and environmentally sound way to reduce our demand for water. This stretches our supplies farther, and protects areas like Hilmar. For example, the city of Los Angeles has grown by 1 million people since the 1970s, but still uses the same amount of water. Using less water also puts less pressure on our sewage treatment facilities, and uses less energy for water heating.

THE WATER AND ENERGY CONNECTION
Saving water also saves energy. 6.5% of the energy used in the state of California is for pumping and treating water--in fact, pumping water south (and uphill) in the State Water Project accounts for 2-3% of all the electricity used in the state. And for your personal energy bill, using less hot water saves on water heating. On the flip side, saving energy and using alternative energy saves water--electricity production from fossil fuels and nuclear energy is responsible for 39% of all freshwater withdrawals in the nation.

WHAT CAN I DO?
There are many effective ways to conserve water in and around your home. Look through this list for ways that will work for you.   Click here to see ways you can help:
CONSERVATION

The Hilmar County Water District (District) was established in 1965 under Division 12 of the Water Code of the State of California for the purpose of providing potable water to the residents of the Hilmar community. The District also provides wastewater collection and treatment for the community.

The District’s financial and administrative functions are governed by five member Board of Directors elected by the voting population within the District boundaries.
The District’s day to operations are carried out by a staff of six employees to serve the needs of the District’s 5000 residents. District employees in charge of treatment operations are certified by agencies of the State of California.

The District’s office is located at 8319 Lander Avenue, Hilmar, California, 95324

Regular Board meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 P.M. at the District Office. If the date falls on a holiday, then the meeting date will be determined and posted two weeks prior.

Board of Directors:
Mr. David Anderson, President
Mr. Joseph Gomes, Vice-President
Mr. James Gerdes
Mr. Joe Sequeira
Mrs. Patricia Sparks

District Employees:
Mr. Dale Wickstrom, District Manager
Ms. Betty Boehme, Office Manager
Ms. Gladys Bryant, Billing
Mr. Robert Bettencourt, Operations
Mr. Bill Jensen
Mr. Cody Bettencourt