This is a milestone year for Coachella Valley Water District as we celebrate 100 years of "making every drop count since 1918." We invite you to join our centennial public celebration on November 4 at the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens. Details can be found on page two of this publication.

To learn more about CVWD's history and its vital role in supporting the region's $5 billion tourism economy and $1 billion agricultural industry, please visit cvwd.org/100years. There you can download our new history book or order printed copies.

As we enter our second century of service, we remain committed to maintaining the integrity of our regional groundwater basin while importing sufficient water to meet the needs of all residents and businesses across our 1,000 square mile service area. We recently broke ground on a new Palm Desert replenishment facility that will add approximately 25,000 acre-feet of imported water to our aquifer annually when completed.

Other significant projects include:

• Our new Critical Support Services Building on the Palm Desert campus, designed to remain operational after major earthquakes with redundant power systems
• Ongoing community updates regarding the Agua Caliente tribe's groundwater rights lawsuit
• Maintaining current domestic water rates (unchanged since 2016)
• Continuing our commitment to high-quality municipal water (see our Annual Domestic Water Quality Summary on pages 4-7)
• Supporting conservation efforts that helped customers save 4.2 billion gallons in 2017 (21% reduction compared to 2013)

A century ago, our founders worked to ensure every drop of water would count in the Coachella Valley. Together with you, the residents and visitors of our valley, we carry that same commitment forward for generations to come.

1. What items can be recycled in Berkeley County? Mixed Paper, Corrugated Cardboard, Aluminum and metal cans can be recycled at any convenience centers or recycling drop-off locations.
2. Is curbside recycling available in Berkeley County? Yes. Contact Republic Services at (843)873-4810 to arrange weekly single-stream curbside service. Recycling containers are available for purchase through Republic Services.
3. What additional items are accepted at the nine Convenience Centers? Used Motor Oil, filters, and bottles, Electronic-Scrap (TVs, computers, monitors, printers, up to 5 per day), Large Appliances, Scrap Metal, and Tires (up to 5 per day).
4. Does Berkeley County have a paint recycling program? Berkeley County does not offer paint recycling. We recommend donating unused paint. For disposal, paint must be solidified using kitty litter or mortar mix before placing in regular trash. The landfill cannot accept liquids.
5. Will Berkeley accept mixed oil & fuel or antifreeze? Mixed oil and fuel are accepted at Gravel Hill Road, Oakley Road, and Ranger Drive Convenience Centers. Antifreeze is accepted at Oakley Road and Gravel Hill Convenience Centers.
6. May businesses use Berkeley County Recycling Drop Off Sites or Convenience Centers? Businesses may use Recycling Drop Off sites only for cardboard and co-mingled recyclables. Businesses cannot use the nine residential Convenience Centers.
7. Does Berkeley County accept cooking oil? Yes, Berkeley County accepts filtered cooking oil in the GOFER oil containers at all Convenience Centers.
8. Does Berkeley County recycle batteries? Residents can recycle Lead Acid batteries (auto, marine, lawn mower) and Nickel-cadmium batteries (rechargeable batteries from cordless phones, cell phones, cameras, laptops, power tools) at convenience centers.
9. What types of vehicles are prohibited from Berkeley County Convenience Centers? Double axle trailers up to 12 ft are allowed. Box trucks, trailers longer than 12 feet, and dump trucks are prohibited.
10. What are the hours of operations at the Convenience Centers? Oakley Road is open Monday-Saturday 7AM-7PM and Sunday 3PM-7PM. All other sites operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 7AM-7PM and Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday 3PM-7PM.