San Andreas Mutual Water Company
Owned by
the community
it serves
Owned by
the community
it serves
San Andreas Mutual Water Company (SAMWAC) is a member-owned water provider serving a coastal community south of La Selva Beach. Established in the early 1950s and rooted in infrastructure dating back to the 1940s, the system reflects decades of local investment, coordination, and care. Governed by its shareholders, SAMWAC delivers reliable water service while maintaining a strong connection to the community it serves and the land that supports it.
Meetings & Events
Board meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month at 4:00 p.m. To obtain a Zoom link, please email samwacwater@gmail.com.
Organizational Overview
SAMWAC operates as a mutual water company serving approximately 140 connections across a 750-acre service area. The system is supported by groundwater infrastructure including a deep well, storage tanks, and an established distribution network originally constructed in the late 1940s. A volunteer board of directors oversees operations, policy, and financial decisions. Shares are tied to individual properties, reinforcing a governance model where customers are also owners responsible for sustaining the system.
140
Connections
750-acre
Service Area
3
Wells
490
Customers
SAMWAC operates as a mutual water company serving approximately 135 connections across a 750-acre service area. The system is supported by groundwater infrastructure including a deep well, storage tanks, and an established distribution network originally constructed in the late 1940s. A volunteer board of directors oversees operations, policy, and financial decisions. Shares are tied to individual properties, reinforcing a governance model where customers are also owners responsible for sustaining the system.
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