Planning & Development

Hi-Desert Water District provides water service to Yucca Valley and Yucca Mesa and sewer service to parts of Yucca Valley.  

Step 1: Complete the new service application, complete a meter purchase application, and pay associated costs.  

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Questions regarding new development can be directed to info@hdwd.com.

District Code

The procedure for issuing new water meters is the following:

A. Non-subdivision Developments.

1. The issuance of new meters is subject to limitations pursuant to water reserves availability.

2. Upon payment of the acquisition of service fee (prepaid meters excluded) and a completed application, the meter will be installed within five calendar days for installation levels 1 and 2. For installation levels of 3 and 4, the meter will be installed within 10 calendar days. If the meter cannot be installed within the prescribed time frame, the customer will be notified of an installation date.

3. The actual installation cost (prepaid meters excluded) will be billed to the applicant and shall be due and payable within 30 days.

4. Meters will be installed within 12 months after payment of the acquisition of service fee. In the event the applicant seeks an extension beyond the 12-month period, a written request may be submitted to the district requesting additional time. Each request will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

5. In the event the water meter (prepaid meters excluded) is not installed within the 12-month period, the district shall refund the acquisition of service fee, less an administrative fee, to the applicant.

B. Subdivision Developments (Five Units or Greater).

1. The issuance of new meters is subject to limitation pursuant to the previously mentioned staged conditions.

2. The district will comply with AB 610 and SB 221 (if applicable) by providing the necessary documentation by the time prescribed.

3. Will serve commitment agreements will be consistent with information provided pursuant to SB 221 (if applicable) and additionally contain any necessary conditions for providing future water service, i.e., infrastructure improvements.

4. Upon payment of the acquisition of service fee, the meter will be installed within five calendar days for installation level 1. For installation levels of 2, 3, and 4, the meter will be installed within 10 calendar days.

5. The actual installation cost will be billed to the applicant and shall be due and payable within 30 days.

6. Meters will be installed within 12 months after payment of the acquisition of service fee. In the event the applicant seeks an extension beyond the 12-month period, a written request may be submitted to the district requesting additional time. Each request will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

7. In the event the water meter is not installed within the 12-month period, the district shall refund the acquisition of service fee, less an administrative fee, to the applicant. [Amended during 2010 codification; Policy 26-04].

State of California's Conservation as a Way of Life

Water conservation is a way of life in the desert due to limited water resources.  Much of the State of California experiences regular periods of drought, and as such, the State of California has adopted a conservation framework to reduce water waste statewide.

Water Use Data is collected by the State to measure progress to meet the State's goals. Hi-Desert Water District has long been a leader in the effort to reduce water waste.  See how we measure up on the Objective Exploration Tool below. 

California has adopted a Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO) as referenced in Title 24, Part II, Chapters 4 and 5 (CalGreen Building Code).  All local agencies must adopt, implement, and enforce the MWELO or a local Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance that is at least as effective as the MWELO. that provides minimum design requirements for water-efficient landscaping in the state.