About

The Monterey Peninsula Water Management District functions include augmenting the water supply through integrated management of ground and surface water; promoting water conservation; promoting water reuse and reclamation of storm and wastewater; and fostering the scenic values, environmental qualities, native vegetation, fish and wildlife, and recreation on the Monterey Peninsula and in the Carmel River Basin. The Water Management District serves approximately 105,911 people within the cities of Carmel-by-the-Sea, Del Rey Oaks, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Seaside, Sand City, Monterey Peninsula Airport District and portions of unincorporated Monterey County including Pebble Beach, Carmel Highlands and Carmel Valley.  Our District has established five main goals: increase the water supply to meet community and environmental needs; assist California American Water in developing a legal water supply; protect the quality of surface and groundwater resources and continue the restoration of the Carmel River environment; instill public trust and confidence; and manage and allocate available water supplies and promote water conservation.