What's New
Notice of Rate Increase
Increases to the Municipal Water System’s potable and recycled water rates were approved on June 17, 2008. Potable water quantity rates will increase 8.8% for all uses, tiers and zones. Recycled water quantity rates for all uses will increase to $65 per acre foot ($0.149 per HCF). Meter charges will rise by 8.8 % for both potable and recycled water service. All rate increases become effective July 1, 2008.
 All customers in the Santa Clara Valley are encouraged to make a voluntary 10% reduction in water use. Conserving voluntarily now can help ensure an adequate supply this summer.
For tips on how to conserve, visit Water
Conservation.
Free Water Fixtures
 San José Municipal Water System has FREE water fixtures
for its San José customers, including shower heads and kitchen and
bathroom
faucet aerators. Customers can pick them up in person between the
hours of 8 am – 5 pm M-F at the office at 3025 Tuers Rd.
The fixtures are also available at Santa Clara Valley Water District
headquarters located at 5750 Almaden Expressway. Customers are
limited to 2 shower heads, 1 kitchen faucet aerator and 2 bathroom
faucet aerators.
 Valve Rehabilitation with GIS Technology
By incorporating GPS technology, GIS mapping and data collection with its scheduled valve maintenance program, the San José Municipal Water System is creating a solution that will make maintenance more efficient, enable quick location of all assets, support hydraulic modeling and assist future capital expenditure planning. Read the full story online at Municipal Sewer & Water E-zine.
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