August 26, 2026 - WWD40 Community Meeting

This Fresno County community meeting held on August 26, 2026, focused on addressing ongoing water quality and billing issues in Waterworks District 40, serving the Shaver Springs subdivision. County officials provided updates on multiple state grants and subsidies received to support the district, including a $38 monthly water bill subsidy retroactive to July 2025, and technical assistance funded by the state to conduct a feasibility study on water treatment and new well development. The study is expected to conclude in November 2026, after which the county will discuss next steps with residents. The county also reported spending approximately $700,000 on drilling two test wells, which were ultimately not viable due to contamination and hydrological issues. Funding from the Department of Water Resources is being considered for tank inspections, cleaning, and bottled water service through February 2027. Residents raised concerns about water safety, high rates, billing practices, and the lack of internal tank inspections, with some questioning the transparency and management of funds. County representatives committed to continuing to seek solutions, including exploring filtration options and potential state takeover, and agreed to provide detailed financial and rate study documentation to the community. No new contracts or procurement awards were announced during the meeting, but the discussion highlighted ongoing capital improvement projects and grant-funded technical studies related to water infrastructure.