Water Credits 

OVERVIEWClean, potable water is a precious resource, particularly on the Monterey Peninsula and in Pacific Grove.  Potable water is regulated by the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District and by Pacific Grove Municipal Code Chapter 11.68. The City of Pacific Grove continues to work with other peninsula jurisdictions, Cal Am, and the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District to help advance future water supply opportunities.

WATER CREDIT APPLICATIONEffective July 22, 2019, potable water is available for sale.

To apply for a water credit, fill out the Water Credit Application and submit to Laurel O’Halloran, Associate Planner, with the City of Pacific Grove. Laurel can be reached at (831) 648-3189 or lohalloran@cityofpacificgrove.org.

• Water Credit Sale Process Flyer
• Water Credit Sale Process Pamphlet
• Search Water Credit Permits

A California Public Utility Commission (CPUC) moratorium may interfere with Cal-Am’s ability to set new water meters to serve projects that do not have access to a current, active Cal-Am water meter. Please contact Cal-Am for more information: https://www.amwater.com/caaw/

QUESTIONS? CONTACT US!

• City of Pacific Grove:Contact Laurel O’Halloran with inquiries relating to the purchase of water credits. Laurel can be reached at (831) 648-3189 or lohalloran@cityofpacificgrove.org.
• Monterey Peninsula Water Management District (MPWMD):Contact MPWMD to determine how much water credit your project requires.
• Cal-Am:Contact Cal-Am for information pertaining to obtaining a Water Meter.
• State Water Control Board