Five Things to Know About Your Water Distict

If you live in Laguna Niguel, you probably already know that the Moulton Niguel Water District provides your water and sewer service. And you've probably seen some of its white trucks—with the district's rainbow logo— around town. But perhaps you didn't know these five things:

1. The MNWD serves 167,000 customers in Aliso Viejo, Dana Point, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel and Mission Viejo.

2. The MNWD customer service field team has four meter readers, who read more than 47,000 residential meters each month.

3. The meter readers use a handheld computer with wireless wands to input the data, walking nearly 10 to 15 miles per day.

4. The team also reads the district's 7,500 commercial meters using an automated meter reading system.

5. The field team is responsible for checking the district's infrastructure, a task that includes looking for leaks in the streets and at fire hydrants, and replacing or repairing vaults, meter boxes and lids to prevent trip hazards.

Source: MNWD, WaterLines February Newsletter