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Carpinteria’s Water Future: Investing in Long-Term Security Despite Short-Term Costs – CVN Article, February 13, 2025

Written by: Robert McDonald, General Manager of Carpinteria Valley Water District As California faces increasingly severe droughts, local water resources are under greater strain than ever before. The Carpinteria Advanced Purification Project (CAPP) is a bold step forward in securing a reliable water supply for the community, despite the initial financial investment required. A Critical […]

CVWD Ensures Fire Suppression Readiness Amid Wildfire Concerns – CVN Article, January 24, 2025

Written by: Robert McDonald, General Manager of Carpinteria Valley Water District The Carpinteria Valley Water District (CVWD) is addressing community inquiries regarding the adequacy of its fire hydrants and water supply in preparation for potential wildfires in the region. With a robust infrastructure in place, CVWD is well-equipped to manage emergency water needs. The district […]

District Phone System Down Jan. 22, 2025

The District’s phone system is experiencing an unexpected system-wide error preventing in-coming and out-going calls. The District’s on-call phone service is accepting phone calls at 805-684-2816 in the mean-time and routing messages to District staff every 30 minutes. We apologize for any inconvenience while the issue is being resolved and will get back to you […]

Employment Opportunity

The District currently has an open position for Water Distribution Operator I (WDOI) or Utility Worker (UW).  Visit the District’s Employment webpage for a description of the open position and information on how to apply.

Building a Resilient Water Future for Carpinteria – CVN Article, December 19, 2024

Written by: Robert McDonald, General Manager of Carpinteria Valley Water District As climate change intensifies and water supply challenges become more unpredictable, communities across California, including Carpinteria, are taking proactive steps to secure their water future. The Carpinteria Advanced Purification Project (CAPP) is one such critical investment—a project designed to increase drought resilience, ensure local […]

Notice of Adoption: Ordinance 24-4

Ordinance 24-4 requires individuals to exhaust administrative remedies before pursuing any legal challenges related to the Carpinteria Valley Water District’s (CVWD) fees, charges, or assessments on real property, including the methodologies used to develop them. This means that anyone wishing to contest these fees or assessments must first submit a written objection to the District, […]

Notice of Intent to Adopt Ordinance 24-4

Ordinance 24-4 requires individuals to exhaust administrative remedies before pursuing any legal challenges related to the Carpinteria Valley Water District’s (CVWD) fees, charges, or assessments on real property, including the methodologies used to develop them. This means that anyone wishing to contest these fees or assessments must first submit a written objection to the District, […]

Carpinteria Advanced Purification Project Awarded Over $27 Million in Grant Funding – CVN Article, November 14, 2024

Written by: Robert McDonald, General Manager of Carpinteria Valley Water District The Carpinteria Advanced Purification Project (CAPP), a partnership between the Carpinteria Valley Water District and the Carpinteria Sanitary District, was awarded its fourth grant to replenish the local groundwater basin with purified recycled water. CAPP was awarded $8,711,622 from the US Bureau of Reclamation’s […]

Notice of Public Workshop – October 2nd and 8th

The public is invited to learn about and provide feedback on the District’s proposed methods for calculating water demand intensification from proposed development and redevelopment projects. The same workshop will be held on two dates, Wednesday, October 2nd at 4 pm and Tuesday, October 8th at 4 pm. These methods may be used to assess […]