About the District

The Forestville Water District (FWD) is a special district of the state of California, located in western Sonoma County. The District covers approximately 5 square miles and serves about 3000 customers in Central Forestville and Mirabel Heights areas.

The District provides: storage and delivery of Potable (drinking) water purchased from SCWA. The District provides potable water to customers through 1000 service connections ranging in size from 5/8" to 4". The District distributes about 110,000,000 gallons of water per year to both residential and commercial customers.

The District's Wastewater Treatment Reclamation and Disposal plant receives wastewater through 450 service connections with a population of 1400 people. The plant treats about 45,000,000 gallons per year to tertiary standards. The treated water is then either discharged into Jones Creek or reclaimed for beneficial re-use.

The Reclamation system provides about 25,000,000 gallons of tertiary Title-22 reclaimed water per year to vineyards, commercial businesses, parks, schools and private residences to use as irrigation water for landscaping & agriculture.

The District maintains a staff of six full-time employees. The administrative side consists of two administration staff. The operations side consists of three utility operators. Each of them is certified as water distribution and water treatment by the California Department of Public Health, and wastewater treatment operators certified by the State Water Resources Control Board.

The General Manager has overall responsibility for the management of the administrative and operational divisions and for the implementation of the Board's direction. The General Manager is also certified in water treatment, distribution and wastewater treatment. This position is designated as the Chief Plant Operator for the District as required by the State of California.

Vision Statement

To maintain definitive policies and practices, including rate and fee structure that will ensure our long-term financial stability, while remaining sensitive to our customer needs;

Maintain and improve the efficiency, reliability and security of District facilities;

ensure adequate storage and distribution for our customer's current and future needs;

Sustain wastewater collection, treatment, disposal and water recycling to meet regulatory requirements and community demands while providing for a healthy natural environment;

Continue to work with other Sonoma county agencies to implement opportunities for cooperation and collaboration:

Maintain a highly qualified, motivated, environmentally conscious and innovative workforce to ensure a high performing organization and;

enhance our public information, education and outreach to ensure public awareness of issues of importance to the community that we serve."

Forestville Water District Board of Directors

The District is governed by five elected Directors that volunteer their time and serve four-year terms. Each year, one Director is selected to serve as the Chair of the Board who presides over meetings and casts tie-breaking votes when needed. The Directors set policy and direction for the District to establish and maintain services to the citizens of Forestville.

The Forestville Water District Board of Directors meet on the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held at the District office located at 6530 Mirabel Road at 5:30 pm. Several times per year there is a study session for Board Members starting at 5:00 pm. These are noted on monthly agendas and cover training topics for the Members. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend both the meetings and study sessions.

About the District

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Forestville Water District Board of Directors

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