PID update

High quality, pure water from PID

By TONYA DALE Cedar Creek Publishing

That’s the message from Paradise Irrigation District (PID) following continued testing of the community’s water lines and restoration of drinking water to Paradise residents. Even before the Camp Fire, PID tested water throughout the community each week. After the fire, testing was increased to assure the purity of the water in the replaced supply lines. Water is again flowing to customers’ homes—and it tastes just as pure and great as it did before the fire. PID’s main water source is Paradise Lake, located above the town, about 10 miles from the center of Paradise (off of Coutolenc Road) and outside of the burn scar area. The district’s Treatment Plant was not damaged in the fire and continues to operate 24/7, filtering and processing the water for Paradise—including even more testing in the process. The result? Water that community residents have depended upon—and enjoyed—for decades. Before the fire, blind taste tests at community events showed PID water as the top-rated water, compared to water samples from Chico, Magalia and bottled water. We’ve heard from many residents who left the ridge after the fire that one of the things they miss most (besides all those trees!) is PID’s water. “We’re so happy to be rebuilding, but, until our home is finished, we fill up PID water in containers and take it back to where we’re living in Chico,” one resident said. “We miss the great-tasting water and can’t wait to return.” GREAT WATER FOR ALL—While PID produces safe and healthy water for the Ridge’s two-legged residents, Molly is also more than happy with the great water at her place! You can tell passersby about your happiness with our community’s water by posting a sign at your home, too; get one at PID’s Office, 6332 Clark Road.

Are you happy to have PID water at your home, too? Drop by the PID office (6332 Clark Road) during business hours and pick up one of the new yard signs with the saying, “Another home with great water! Thanks, PID!” Our community is proud of the quality water and blanketing the Ridge with these signs in front yards will show visitors that the water is great! Put the sign in your front yard where others can see it and take a selfie with your family with the sign—or a photo of just the sign in your yard—and email it to PID (mrich@ paradiseirrigation.com). They’ll post the photos on the Facebook page for everyone to see!

GARDEN IDEAS—Paradise residents Ward and Cheryl Habriel investigate possibilities for their ridge landscaping at PID’s Demonstration Garden. The garden is open every day during daylight hours and provides information about planting, irrigating and hardscape ideas for ridge landscapes.

Discover ideas for your new landscape

There’s a lot of rebuilding going on right now and that means new yards are in abundance on the Ridge. If you’re thinking about what to plant in your yard this summer, head over to Paradise Irrigation District’s (PID) Demonstration Garden to discover a few ideas. The garden, located just north of the parking lot of PID’s office (6332 Clark Road) is open from dawn to dusk. Signage helps visitors identify the various planting areas as they wander along the graveled pathways. Included are areas featuring established plantings focused on low-water use, bird/butterfly attractants, fire resistant, native plants and shaded areas. Semipermeable hardscape materials are also identified and on display.