Volunteer reception set for Sunday

The Costa Mesa Human Relations Committee is holding its first

volunteer recognition reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday.

The event will honor Costa Mesa residents who have given time and

effort to improve the city, committee members said. Mayor Linda Dixon and

her fellow council members are scheduled to take part.

The reception will be held at the Neighborhood Community Center in

Lions Park, 1845 Park Ave.

Study says water supply is safe

The city’s water supply is safe, according to a report released this

week by the Mesa Consolidated Water District.

The 2002 report has been mailed to customers, said General Manager

Diana Leach, and will detail the results of various daily tests that are

done to ensure safe drinking water.

It includes information about the sources and quality of Costa Mesa’s

drinking water, regulatory limits for substances in the water, as well

the detailed testing results.

Copies of the report are also available on the Mesa Consolidated Water

District Web site at www.mesawater.org or at the offices at 1965

Placentia Ave. Information: (949)631-1205.

Trash pickup for bulky items set

The Costa Mesa Sanitary District will pick up large trash items on

designated days from single family residences in designated neighborhoods

in Costa Mesa and Santa Ana Heights until Aug. 26.

Those who participate in curbside collection -- not dumpsters -- are

invited to dispose of bulky items such as water heaters, washers, dryers,

refrigerators, carpeting, furniture and more for the next two months. The

items will be collected, recycled or disposed of accordingly, at

additional cost to the resident.

The district encourages residents to donate usable items to charitable

organizations before throwing them out.

A bright yellow door hanger will be distributed in participating

neighborhoods two weeks in advance of the scheduled pick up date.

Information: (949)646-4617 or (714)754-503