About Meadow Vista County Water District
Meadow Vista County Water District was established in 1950. It currently provides treated water to approximately 1,500 customers living in the Meadow Vista and Applegate area. Our goal is, and always has been, to provide our customers with a safe and dependable supply of water. Meadow Vista County Water District consistently provides drinking water that meets and even exceeds State and Federal standards.
The District’s water supply source is the Sierra snowmelt run-off from the Yuba and Bear River water sheds flows through Lake Spaulding, and the Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) Drum Forebay. Water is conveyed from Drum Forebay through Placer County Water Agency’s (PCWA) Boardman Canal to the Meadow Vista County Water District’s water treatment plant where it is treated according to the California Department of Health Services regulations.
Recent News
Bear River Canal Alternative Water Supply Improvements Project -
Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration Available for Public Review
The Meadow Vista County Water District (District), as lead agency under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), proposes the Bear River Canal Alternative Water Supply Improvements Project (Project) to improve the reliability and resiliency of potable water service for the Meadow Vista community. The Project would provide an alternative raw water supply to the District’s existing Water Treatment Plant (WTP) during planned maintenance outages, emergencies, or other disruptions to the District’s primary raw water source, the Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) Bowman Feeder Canal system. When the primary supply is unavailable and sufficient capacity exists, the District would divert raw water from Pacific Gas & Electric Company’s (PG&E) Bear River Canal for treatment at the existing WTP.
The Project would be built on the District’s existing WTP property at 142 Hillside Drive, Applegate, and would include a new canal turnout, approximately 950 feet of raw water pipeline, intake and wet well facilities, and a new access road. The Project would not increase WTP treatment capacity, expand the District’s service area, increase customer demand, or facilitate new development.
Public Review Period: November 4th, 2026 through December 7, 2026
How to Comment: Written comments must be received by 4:30 p.m. on December 7, 2026, and may be submitted to:
Meadow Vista County Water District
Attn: Cassandra Barnhill, General Manager
17000 Placer Hills Road, Meadow Vista, CA 95722
Email: manager@mvcwd.com
Documents linked below:
- Notice of Intent to Adopt an IS/MND[pdf] – review schedule and commenting instructions
- Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration[pdf] – detailed project description, environmental analysis, and mitigation measures that would reduce potentially significant impacts to less than significant
A hard copy is available for review at the District office.
Ordinance No. 419-25 of the Meadow Vista County District
Amending Ordinance 380-06
THE MEADOW VISTA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: PURPOSE
The purpose of this ordinance is (1) to protect the public water supply against actual or potential contamination that may occur within a water user’s premises because of some undiscovered or unauthorized cross connection on the premises; (2) to eliminate existing connections between drinking water systems and other sources of water that are not approved as safe and potable for human consumption; (3) to eliminate cross-connections between drinking water systems and sources of contamination; (4) to prevent the making of cross-connections in the future.
2025 Consumer Confidence Report
Our goal is, and always has been, to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of water. Your drinking water consistently meets and exceeds State and Federal standards. We are committed to providing you with information because informed customers are our best allies.
You May Now View Your Bills Online
Our customers may now view their monthly water bills online. First create an online account by clicking on the link provided below:
Water Shutoff Moratorium
The State’s water shutoff moratorium is expected to end October 1, 2021. Any past due balances should be paid to avoid a disruption in service.
Water Shutoff Protection Act
Pursuant to Section 116900 of the Health and Safety Code, Meadow Vista Water District (MVCWD) will not terminate residential service for nonpayment when specific conditions are met.
- >> Please download the Water Shutoff Protection Act fill-in pdf form <<
- Fill in the fields using your computer
- Print the form, sign and date and mail to:
Meadow Vista County Water District
17000 Placer Hills Road
Meadow Vista, CA 95722
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