Locunity/Coastside County Water District, CA
Coastside County Water District was formed in 1947 and provides treated water to the City of Half Moon Bay and to the unincorporated communities of Princeton, Miramar and El Granada.
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Recent updates from Governing Board
GSW completed underground work on all wells and poured first concrete pads, while three staff passed water certification exams.
Why it matters: Investing in local wells reduces dependence on expensive imported SFPUC water, and staff certifications ensure the district meets state operator requirements.
DN Tank named the Carter Hill prestressed concrete tank its Project of the Year out of 80 US tanks, and the tank is now connected to the distribution system with state DDW approval.
Why it matters: This $8.4 million-and-counting project — the district's largest-ever capital investment — is now delivering water to the community ahead of schedule, with a celebration planned for summer.
President Feldman appointed newly sworn Director Dave Dixon to the Facilities Committee and an ad hoc GM Recruitment Advisory Committee alongside Director Coverdell.
Why it matters: These assignments balance committee workloads and ensure fresh perspective on both the district's major infrastructure program and the high-stakes GM hiring process.
After evaluating five recruitment firms, the board unanimously selected Alliance Resource Consulting at $32,000 to recruit the next general manager.
Why it matters: GM Mary Rogren is departing, and the quality of her successor will shape the district's infrastructure strategy, rate-setting, and operations for years to come.
The board approved an $80,000 SCADA maintenance contract with RAC and a $64,008 two-year license for cloud-based Trimble Unity asset management software.
Why it matters: Moving asset tracking to the cloud eliminates VPN access problems for field crews, while the SCADA contract ensures critical water system controls remain reliably maintained.
Nine-month financials show a $913,000 favorable contribution to CIP and reserves, driven by maximized local water sources and controlled SFPUC spending.
Why it matters: By running SFPUC purchases at 48% of volume versus 65% budgeted, the operations team saved the district hundreds of thousands of dollars, partially offsetting below-budget water revenue.
The draft FY26-27 operating budget assumes flat year-over-year water volumes, a final 8% rate increase in January 2027, and a 2.8% increase in operating expenses.
Why it matters: Water sales are roughly 50% below historical highs, squeezing revenue and making the final board-approved rate increase and cost controls critical to the district's financial health.
AB 2180, which clarifies how water agencies comply with Proposition 218 on rates, passed the Assembly and heads to the Senate Local Government Committee.
Why it matters: Passage would reduce legal disputes over water rates and support conservation goals, directly affecting how CCWD sets its future rates.
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Board Selects Alliance to Recruit Next General Manager The Coastside County Water District board took its most consequential governance step in years on April 14, unanimously choosing an executive search firm to find it...
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Coastside Water District Faces $34M–$350M Dam Fix as Board Says Farewell to Infrastructure Expert The Coastside County Water District (CCWD) Board said farewell to its longest-tenured infrastructure expert and absorbed...
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Water District Earns Clean Audit, Eyes Rate Review as Sales Lag The Coastside County Water District's board covered a lot of ground on Jan. 13 — accepting a spotless financial audit, green-lighting $166,000 in engineeri...
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GM Announces Retirement as Board Modernizes Rules, Reshapes Committees The Coastside County Water District Board of Directors moved through a dense agenda Feb. 10 that blended long-deferred housekeeping — a first regula...
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