Durham Mosquito Abatement Data Sheet

The Durham Mosquito Abatement District (DMAD) was established in 1918 to serve the unincorporated community of Durham and the surrounding area. The District was established to combat malaria in the area; between 1915 and 1918, Durham lost 13% of its population due to malaria and the mortality rate was 100% for children under the age of eight at that time. The District’s service area encompasses approximately 38,372 acres (60 square miles) and consists of approximately 1,973 parcels. The District has an estimated population of 4,200.

DURHAM IRRIGATION DISTRICT 

Contact: Aaron Amator, District Manager  

Physical Address: 9202 Midway, Durham, CA 95938 

Mailing Address: PO Box 386, Durham, CA 95938

Phone: (530) 345-2875

Governing Board

Durham Mosquito Abatement District Board of Trustees Normal Board Meeting Date: Second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Board Meeting Location: Durham Memorial Hall, 9319 Midway, Durham

Formation Information

The Durham Mosquito Abatement District was formed in 1918.

Revenue Sources

• Property taxes
• Annual per parcel assessments
• Interest

Notes

  1. Number of Customers: 459

  2. Number of Employees: 3

Purpose

  1. Enabling Legislation: H&S§2000 et. seq.

  2. Authorized Services: Mosquito Abatement

  3. Provided Services:
    • Mosquito Abatement

    • Mosquitofish Distribution

    • Public Education

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Area Served

  1. Supervisorial District: 4 & 5

  2. No. of Parcels: 1,973

  3. District Size: 60 square miles

  4. Estimated Population: 4,200

  5. Location: Unincorporated community of Durham and the surrounding area.

  6. Sphere of Influence: None
    DMAD has a “Zero” Sphere of Influence as assigned by the Commission in 2005.