The County operates County Service Areas (CSAs) in the unincorporated areas. CSAs are to be financially self-supporting. The Water Agency has historically lent aid to the CSAs and other water districts in formation and capital projects. Three CSAs have experienced large capital costs and expanded testing requirements in the past year. All of these CSAs have recently raised rates and are deemed to be on a path to sustainability.
CSA No. 2 Sugarloaf Water serves 62 customers near Lakehead. A boil water notice was in effect throughout the summer. State grants funded bottled water and wellhead improvements but some costs were not grant-eligible. Well water is now safe to drink and engineering studies are under way to bolster water supply reliability. Water Agency participation of $20,000 is recommended.
CSA No. 13 Alpine Meadows Water serves approximately 31 customers in Shingletown. Dollar General recently constructed a new water storage tank for the CSA. Dollar General paid all direct costs but indirect operational costs were not fully recovered. Water Agency participation of $20,000 is recommended.
CSA No. 25 Keswick Water serves 195 customers in Keswick. The CSA has struggled to meet new disinfection byproduct rules. CSA-funded plant modifications shifted chlorination to after filtration with excellent results. Water Agency participation of $15,000 is recommended.