Irish Hills Mutual Water Company
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A detailed report on the quality of water for 2024 is now available. Here you can find information on the hardness of our water and any issues that arose during the period from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024
You’ll have the option to receive your water bill via email starting early in 2025. This is opt-in, you’ll receive a paper bill as usual if you do not choose this option. Read More→
A detailed report on the quality of water for 2023 is now available. Here you can find information on the hardness of our water and any issues that arose during the period from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023.
We have completed flushing all of the fire hydrants in the Irish Hills Mutual Water Company! All hydrants are in good working order, running clear, free from obstructions and ready for any emergencies. Special thanks to Board members George and Ed who volunteered their time and energy to get this done!
Early this year the pump failed on Well A, one of the six wells that supply our water for our homes and fire hydrants. Today, May 28, a crew from Farm Supply is on site repairing the well.
Over the next few weeks, we are preparing to inspect and flush all the fire hydrants in our neighborhood. We performed one test flush of a hydrant on Via Laguna Vista on April 23 and it is in good working order.
We’ve updated the water usage table for 2023 up through the first two months of 2024. View the table on the Water Usage page.
I have created an updated sticker to identify all of the equipment related to the water company so that it’s clear to anyone how to contact us in an emergency…
The 2022 report on our water quality is now available. Water hardness is down (but still high) and manganese levels are up (but still low). Please read the summary and the full report for more information.
Our water system recently violated the Secondary Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL). A secondary standard affects the color and taste of the water delivered to customers, As our customers, you have a right to know what you should do, what happened, and what we are doing to correct this situation.
To better serve you, we need to update the contact information for all members of the Irish Hills Mutual Water Company. Please fill out the form linked below so we can contact you directly when needed.
During testing on January 18 & 20th, E. coli bacteria was discovered in wells 5 & 8. These wells are being shut down until they can be disinfected, flushed, and re-sampled. Because our water is continuously treated with chlorine, there is no danger to your home water supply. Testing of the distribution pipes was all negative for E. coli.
The 2021 Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is now available. This annual report on the water quality from our wells was published June 28, 2022. The enclosed pdf gives all of the information you need to make informed decisions about your water quality. In summary, our water continues to be excellent, although hard. The hardness was …
The website for the Irish Hills Mutual Water Company (IHMWC) has been redesigned to make it more modern, look good in any browser (yes, even on mobile phones!) and be easier to maintain. If you have any questions about this website or suggestions …