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Meet our newest Board member – Lance Meade Director Meade was appointed to the Board on February 17, 2024 to fill Director Morey Nelsen’s vacant seat. He moved to Stinson Beach in 1989 pursuing an airline pilot career based at San Francisco Airport. He met his future wife in Stinson soon after moving here. He…

OWTS 101 – Properly maintaining your septic system Your septic system is officially referred to as an “Onsite Wastewater Treatment System” or OWTS.  The District has been been delegated primacy to regulate your OWTS by the California Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) to ensure no illegal discharge is taking place that may adversely impact…

Understanding Your Backflow Prevention Assembly Backflow is a term the District uses to describe the undesirable reversal of flow of water or mixtures of water and other substances back into the public drinking water system, which may occur due to back pressure of back siphonage.  A backflow prevention assembly in a drinking water system is…

In Memoriam – Director Morey Nelsen It is with a very heavy heart that the District announces the passing of Director Morey Nelsen.  Morey passed peacefully in his sleep at home on December 18th, 2023.Morey initially took the oath of office for the District’s Board of Directors on December 15, 2012 and was serving during…

Happy New Year from Stinson Water! New Year wishes not only mark the excitement for 2024 but also offer a moment to say goodbye to 2023 in a meaningful way. Whether you’re toasting with champagne or jotting down new resolutions, this transitional time is perfect for reflecting on the year just past and making plans…

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 show kindness and compassion, express gratitude, and celebrate with family and friends. On behalf of the Board and…

District’s new website launch Stinson Water is proud to announce we are launching our new website on November 1st, after which you will be able to access the new website at:  stinsonwater.org. The new website hosts a variety of new information and capabilities, including the ability to sign up for paperless billing and online bill…

Capital improvement planning The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) evaluates the state of America’s infrastructure in 17 categories, applying a school report card style “A” to “F” grading system. The latest report for California, in 2019, rates the State’s overall drinking water infrastructure as a “C” (mediocre condition and requires attention). One of the…