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Appendix A
Description of SFPUC Wholesale Customers
California Water Service Company–Mid Peninsula District
California Water Service Company–Mid Peninsula District is located in central San Mateo
County and serves the Cities of San Carlos and San Mateo and adjacent unincorporated portions
of San Mateo County, including The Highlands and Palomar Park. In 2001, the District served a
population of 120,856 residents and covered approximately 17 square miles. The western portion
of the District is hilly and comprised of low density, single-family housing and open space.
Lower elevations to the east are composed of higher-density single-family and multi-family
residences intermixed with commercial development. All of the District’s water is supplied by
the SFPUC.
California Water Service Company–South San Francisco District
California Water Service Company–South San Francisco District is located in northern San
Mateo County, serves the cities of South San Francisco, Colma, a small portion of Daly City, and
the unincorporated area known as Broadmoor, which lies between Daly City and Colma. In
2001, the District served a population of 49,207 and encompassed approximately 11.2 square
miles. Land use in the service area comprises both residential and commercial areas. In 2001–
2002 approximately 89 percent of the District’s water supply was provided by the SFPUC. The
remaining was met by groundwater supply.
Coastside County Water District
Coastside County Water District provides water to the City of Half Moon Bay and several
unincorporated coastal communities in San Mateo County, including El Granada, Miramar, and
Princeton by the Sea (Pillar Point Harbor). The District’s service area encompasses
approximately 14 square miles. In 2001, the District served 18,319 people. The predominant land
use is residential surrounded by agricultural or light ranching activities. In 2001–2002
approximately 70 percent of CCWD water was provided by the SFPUC, with the balance
provided by local surface water and groundwater.
City of Daly City
The City of Daly City is located in northern San Mateo County adjacent to the southern
boundary of the City and County of San Francisco. In 2001, the City served a population of
106,117. The service area encompasses approximately 7.4 square miles. The predominant land
use is residential with a solid core of retail commercial. Daly City receives its water from two
primary sources: local groundwater and surface water provided by the SFPUC. In 2001–2002,
Daly City purchased approximately 63 percent of it water supply from the SFPUC.
City of East Palo Alto
The City of East Palo Alto is located in southern San Mateo County. The City is a residential
community with some commercial and industrial development. The area is characterized with
mostly single-family housing. In 2001, the City had a residential population of 24,395. The
City’s service area encompasses approximately 2.5 square miles. The City’s only source of
supply is the SFPUC.
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