Ponderosa Community Services District
Responsibly providing pure mountain Water and effective Snow Removal
 About Us:
The Ponderosa community is a subdivision of privately owned land located within the Sequoia National Monument, at 7200 feet, above Springville, California, in Tulare County.
The Ponderosa CSD is a local government agency whose mission is to responsibly provide pure mountain water and effective snow removal to the residences and businesses within the Ponderosa Community.

The Ponderosa CSD is governed by a board of directors publicly elected by locally registered voters.

Directors
Term expires
 Position
Robert Cope
December 2026
Director
December 2024
Vice Pres
vacant
December 2026
Director
vacant
December 2026
Director
December 2024
President

Regular Board Meetings

Regular board meetings are usually scheduled for the second Thursday of each month.
The regular meeting for
Thursday March 13, 2025, 
has been rescheduled 
Date: Saturday March 22, 2025
Time: 12:30 pm.
Place: District Building 56827 Aspen Dr

Zoom Meeting Information

Regular meeting March 22, 2025

The public is welcome to join and participate here:

Phone in option not available

California State Controller:

Contact Us:
56287 Aspen Dr
Springville, CA 93265
559-462-0150
secretary@ponderosacsd.com
The Ponderosa CSD board of directors usually conducts regular business meetings on the second Thursday of each month at 12:30 p.m.  All regular and special meetings are open to the public. Public comments are welcomed and may be made during the public comment period on the agenda. Anyone wishing to submit a item for discussion with or by the board on a specific issue is requested to do so in a written request no later than 10 days before a regularly scheduled meeting.

Services

Water

Ponderosa Community Services District provides commercial and domestic water service to all improved properties within the Ponderosa subdivision. 
Note – Within the Ponderosa CSD, a property is considered improved upon the connection of water service, whether or not building has occurred.
New Service
Contact us regarding new water service and complete an application.
 
Meters
At this time, not all properties are metered.
New connections receive a meter at the time of connection.
All new construction will receive a one inch meter to accommodate fire suppression sprinkler systems.
Existing connections receive a 3/4 inch meter and are installed at the discretion of the board.
 
Fees for Service
Properties with water meters pay an annual tiered rate based on usage.
Properties without meters pay an annual flat rate equal to the base tier.
 
 
Billing
We bill water service fees annually through the
property owner’s Tulare County property tax bill.
 
Water Source
Water for the Ponderosa subdivision is obtained from 4 (four) wells.
No surface water is used in the Ponderosa water system.
 
Water Quality
We conduct regular bacterial testing on a monthly basis.
We conduct other testing as required by the State Water Resources Control Board.
Testing results are available in the annual Consumer Confidence Report.
 

Snow Removal

Ponderosa Community Services District provides snow removal services on all roadways within the Ponderosa subdivision.
 
Note - Ponderosa CSD is not responsible for clearing snow from private properties
Services
Ponderosa CSD equipment and personnel provide snow removal services for all roads within the Ponderosa subdivision.
Fire hydrants are cleared of snow by a contracted individual/entity.
Property owners are responsible for ensuring their vehicles are not parked on subdivision roadways during snow season.
CalTrans is responsible to clear snow on Highway 190.
Tulare County is responsible to clear snow on the Western Divide Highway (M107).
 
Fees for Service
All properties are assessed annual snow removal fees.
Unimproved properties pay a lower rate than improved properties.

Note – Within the Ponderosa CSD a property is considered improved upon the connection of water service whether or not building has occurred.

Billing
We bill snow removal service fees annually through the
property owner’s Tulare County property tax bill.
 
Parking Ordinance
It is imperative that the roadways remain clear of vehicles so
snow removal equipment may operate effectively and safely.
 
The Parking Ordinance is in effect from Nov 1 to May 1.

Agenda

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Minutes

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Reminders

No matter what season we are in, it is a good idea to turn your water off if you will be absent from your cabin for more than a few days.

Basic steps for a vacant cabin:

  1. Turn off the main shut-off valve. (Remember to turn off electricity or gas to water heater.)
  2. Shut off and drain your water system. Open indoor and outdoor faucets to drain pipes.
  3. Flush toilet once to drain the tank but not the bowl.
  4. Do not leave water running. 
As always, please remain aware of water use and notify any PCSD director or staff if you suspect a broken water line.

  Ordinance 2005-S parking

Please notify your guests and visitors that all vehicles must be parked off the Ponderosa community roadways during snow season (OCT to MAY).