Frequently Asked Questions About COVID-19 and Water Supply Can the COVID-19 coronavirus get into my water? The novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19, does not present a threat to the safety of Metropolitan’s treated water supplies. Metropolitan’s multi-step treatment process includes filtration and disinfection using ozone and chlorine. This advanced process removes and kills viruses, including coronaviruses,…
Connect with VCPWA staff members while learning about a vital organization that is dedicated to providing and sustaining Ventura County.
Frequently Asked Questions Ventura County Waterworks District (District) No. 19 (Somis) The District was formed on November 4, 1980 when it assumed responsibility for the Rancho Las Posas Mutual Water Company. The District provides water to the community of Somis. Water is imported from the State Water Project, delivered through the Metropolitan Water District of…
Ventura County Public Works Agency Announces the Reopening of the Ojai Valley Bike Trail through the Casitas Springs Area The Fresno Canyon Diversion Project construction work impacting the Ojai Valley Bike Trail is now complete – Ojai Valley Trail set to reopen late Friday afternoon, Jan. 17 (VENTURA COUNTY, Calif.) – January 17, 2020 –…
Three employees from Ventura County Public Works Agency’s Real Estate Services (RES) have been recognized by the International Right of Way Association (IRWA) for their commitment to helping members of the community.
Correct Information on California Water Efficiency Laws by Caroline Minasian Jan 2, 2020 News Releases SACRAMENTO – News media reports have provided inaccurate information regarding water use targets set by Senate Bill 606 (Hertzberg) and Assembly Bill 1668 (Friedman). Neither bill sets fines on water customers for taking a shower and doing laundry on the…
Santa Ana Bridge expansion will help with dam removal June 14 The effort to remove the obsolete Matilija Dam got one step closer last month, with the award of a $13.4 million grant to replace the Santa Ana Bridge in Oak View. The award from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife was announced May…
Public Works Celebrates… America Recycles Day Public Works Agency invites you to join us in recognizing November 15, 2018 as America Recycles Day.
AMI Frequently Asked Questions Information for Ventura County Waterworks Districts (District) Nos. 1 (Moorpark), Nos. 17 (Bell Canyon),19 (Somis) & 38 (Lake Sherwood) customers who would like to access the Sensus Analytics Customer Portal. Q: What is AMI? A: AMI stands for Advanced Metering Infrastructure. It consists of a low-powered communication device that is added…
Eco-Tip for 5-26-19 Flag Retirement: Repair for Reuse, Avoid Plastic, and Help Service Organizations By David Goldstein For Memorial Day, at 10:30 AM tomorrow, Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park in Westlake Village will host a concert and remembrance event featuring a B-25 flyover and the Air Force Band of the West Coast. Through posters…