Welcome to the
Lake Canyon website
serving the residents of the Lake Canyon Community in beautiful
Los Gatos, California.
The Lake Canyon Mutual Water Company (LCMWC) is a private water company formed in 1926 to serve residential homes in the Lake Canyon Community.
To go to the LCMWC home page, click here.
The Lake Canyon Community Services District (LCCSD) provides wastewater services to the unincorporated community of Lake Canyon.
To go to the LCCSD home page, click here.
Latest Community News
MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS
3rd Wednesday of each month
Your LCMWC Board holds monthly board meetings, usually on the third Wednesday
of each month at the Water Filtration Plant: 19605 Manzanita Drive.
Due to current health and safety concerns, we are currently holding these
meetings via Zoom, audio and video, inviting the community through
Google Calendar invitations.
Please check your email for instructions on dialing in via Zoom.
All Lake Canyon property owners and residents are invited to attend.
Saturday 09/24/2022 4:00 p.m. ANNUAL FALL MEMBERS MEETING AGENDA PRESENTATION
Wednesday 10/19/2022 7:00 p.m. AGENDA APPROVED MINUTES
Wednesday 11/16/2022 7:00 p.m. AGENDA APPROVED MINUTES
Wednesday 12/07/2022 7:00 p.m. SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA APPROVED MINUTES
Wednesday 12/21/2022 7:00 p.m. AGENDA APPROVED MINUTES
2023 Meeting Schedule
Wed Jan 18 2023 @7pm | Agenda | Approved Minutes
Wed Jan 25 2023 @7pm | Special Meeting Agenda | Approved Minutes
Wed Feb 15 2023 @7pm | Agenda | Approved Minutes
Wed Mar 15 2023 @7pm | Agenda
Wed Apr 19 2023 @7pm
Wed May 17 2023 @7pm
Sat May 20 2023 @4pm - Annual Spring Members Meeting, followed by BBQ
Wed Jun 21 2023 @7pm
Wed Jul 19 2023 @7pm
Wed Aug 23 2023 @7pm
Wed Sep 20 2023 @7pm
Sat Sep xx 2023 @4pm - Annual Fall Members Meeting, followed by Oktoberfest BBQ
Wed Oct 18 2023 @7pm
Wed Nov 15 2023 @7pm
Wed Dec 22 2023 @7pm
*** Meeting Minutes from 2013 to present can be found at https://www.lakecanyon.com/minutes-lcmwc
Annual Spring Members Meeting - Saturday, May 20th, 2023
We will hold our Annual Spring Members Meeting on Saturday, May 20th beginning at 4:00 p.m. at the creekside property across the street from 19451 Beardsley.
At the meeting, the LCMWC (Lake Canyon Mutual Water Company) will discuss several topics, including:
- Annual Financial Review
- Year in Review: what LCMWC has accomplished since the last community meeting
- Looking ahead: information on LCMWC priorities for the rest of the year
Annual Fall Members Meeting - Saturday, Sept. 24th, 2022
We held our Annual Fall Members Meeting in person on Saturday, Sept. 24th at 4:00 p.m.
Details to follow.
2021 Consumer Confidence Report (CCR)
Our current 2021 Consumer Confidence Report regarding our water quality is now available.
We test the drinking water quality for many constituents as required by state and federal regulations.
This report shows the results of our monitoring for January 1 - December 31, 2021.
You can review it by clicking the following: Consumer Confidence Report 2021
The 2022 Consumer Confidence Report will be completed and posted by July 1, 2023.
Current Water and Road Maintenance Pricing
Our new Pricing Model began on Dec 18th, 2022. This is our first rate change since 2016.
Base Fee: $187 per month Base Fee (a change from the current $180 per month)
PLUS
Consumption Fee:
Tier 1 water costs (for ≤200 gallons/day): $0.015 / gallon (up from $0.010 / gallon)
Tier 2 water costs (for >200 gallons/day): $0.030 / gallon (up from $0.020 / gallon)
Undeveloped lot rate: $46.75/month (25% of $187 base)
Rainfall Record for Lake Canyon: updated March 15, 2023
To see how our current rainfall compares with prior years, back to 2009 through March 15, 2023, click here.
Thank you to JoDe Smith for collecting and sharing this information.
Learn How to Read Your Water Meter in this short video here.
If you have a water leak, and you repair that leak promptly after becoming aware of it, you may request an adjustment to your bill for that month. Following board review, you may be eligible to up to half of the water loss cost, with a maximum adjustment of $500.00
Details can be found by clicking this Leak Adjustment Form (pdf) or Leak Adjustment Form (MS Word).
If you encounter circumstances that stretch your financial resources, have a water leak, Lake Canyon Mutual Water Company can work with you on a plan to the the balance of your bill over time.
Details can be found by clicking our Hardship Policy - Letter to Member (pdf).
Payment & Delinquency Policy - Water Dues
It's important to understand how costly late water dues payments can be.
Our policy can be seen here.
**Important note** Due to a COVID-19 related Executive Order, no shutoffs are being performed as of June 2021, until further notice.
Water Conservation Tips
Click here to find many ways you can reduce your water consumption
Upcoming LCMWC
Board Meetings
Wed., April 19, 2023
7:00 p.m.
Regular monthly meetings usually held on
the 3rd Wednesday
Residents and property owners
are welcome to attend all meetings
Meetings are via Zoom
audio & video conference
Please check your email for
Zoom log in instructions.
Our current water supply is: Good!