Cal-Ore Mobile Estates

Location
Weed, Siskiyou County, California
1st Congressional District

Problem
Many small water systems fall behind on reporting due to staffing limitations and lack of technical expertise, putting them at risk of compliance violations and operational uncertainty.

Solution
RCAC provides hands-on technical assistance to help communities meet reporting requirements, train local staff and improve long-term water system management.

Cal-Ore Mobile Estates, a small community water system at the base of Mount Shasta in Weed, California, faced an 18-month backlog in required drought reporting. The reporting delay created gaps in water use data, making it difficult for the system to track water availability, treatment capacity and compliance.

RCAC launched a SAFER Capacity Development technical assistance project to help the system regain compliance. Staff worked directly with the local manager and the California Division of Drinking Water district engineer to clear the overdue reports. In addition to resolving the backlog, RCAC provided hands-on training to the on-site operator, ensuring they could read meters accurately, complete reports and maintain records in compliance with state requirements.

With these improvements, Cal-Ore Mobile Estates now has a clearer understanding of its water supply, treatment capacity and usage trends. The system is in a stronger position to make informed decisions about future development. By providing technical assistance and hands-on training, RCAC ensures that small water systems remain compliant, improve operations and plan for long-term sustainability.