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Make Life Easier – Enrolling in Autopay Enrolling in autopay makes paying your water bill every month a snap, and it prevents you from incurring any late fees.  To enroll, follow these easy steps:

Annual Water Rate Increase Back in October 2025, the District’s Board of Directors approved our new 5-year water rate schedule that went into effect on October 1, 2025.  The first annual rate increase specified on this approved schedule took place at the start of the District’s new fiscal year on July 1, 2026.  You will…

Happy Semiquincentennial! As our nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, we join communities across the country in recognizing this remarkable milestone in American history. For two and a half centuries, generations of Americans have worked together to build, maintain, and improve the essential services that support everyday life. Among those services, reliable access to safe, high-quality…

Backflow Prevention Devices (revisited) As we discussed back in April, “Backflow” is a term the District uses to describe the undesirable reversal of flow and possible contamination back into a public drinking water system.  A backflow prevention device  is a testable and repairable in-line assembly that is used to keep undesirable water from entering the…

District Lifeline Program Are you aware of the District’s Lifeline Program designed to provide financial assistance to low income families?  Qualified applicants of the  program receive a 30% discount on their monthly water usage charge and a waiver of their monthly basic wastewater service charge (currently $39.65/month), but monthly water consumption must remain below the…

Rules Regarding Your Backflow Prevention Device Typical backflow prevention device installation “Backflow” is a term the District uses to describe the undesirable reversal of flow and possible contamination back into a public drinking water system.  A backflow prevention device  is a testable and repairable in-line assembly that is used to keep undesirable water from entering…

In Memoriam – Chris Kelley With the passing of Chris Kelley, the District has contracted Russ Lincoln from North Marin Septic Services to help us conduct our regular onsite wastewater treatment system (OWTS) inspections.  This is a temporary solution until a new Environmental Health Specialist is hired to bring this capability back in-house.  In addition,…

In Memoriam – Chris Kelley It is with a very heavy heart that the District announces the passing of Chris Kelley.  Chris passed away at home on January 1, 2026.   Chris served as the District’s Wastewater Supervisor and inspector.  He started with the District in March 2000 and during his almost 26-year tenure, Chris…

Happy New Year from Stinson Water! As we step into 2026, we want to extend our sincere appreciation for your continued support and trust. This past year was filled with meaningful progress, new opportunities, and shared successes-and none of it would have been possible without customers like you.  Looking ahead, we’re excited to deliver even…

Holiday Greetings from Stinson Water! We are fortunate in this community to have a number of different traditions celebrated this holiday season.  Regardless of how or what you celebrate, let this season serve as a time to slow down, show kindness and compassion, express gratitude, and celebrate with family and friends. On behalf of the…