As the drought lingers on it is important now, more than ever, to ensure that we are preventing water waste whenever possible. The District undertook an Automated Meter Infrastructure (AMI) Project starting in 2017, which consisted of replacing all water meters two inches and under. Water meters typically have a lifespan of 15-20 years and […]
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The Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) provides one-time payments to low-income households that are eligible for assistance. The size of a benefit can vary depending on the past due balance of the household’s residential water and wastewater bills. In addition, program participation is limited to households receiving services from water and wastewater providers enrolled in […]
After another dry winter and very little response in conservation, we are likely entering a Stage 3 Drought this fall. We missed out on much-needed rain this year and Lake Cachuma is down to 40% capacity. Since October of last year, we have only received 9.9 inches of rain, with less than 2 inches of […]
Carpinteria Valley Water District (CVWD) has three Board of Directors seats up for election this November in the General Election. The General Election ballot will include districts 1, 3 and 5. If you are interested in running for any of these seats, please contact CVWD for more information at 805- 684-2816 ext. 123 or check […]
The District currently has an open position for an Operator-in-Training – Water Treatment Operator. Click here to be routed to the District’s Employment web page for a description of the open position and information on how to apply.
Read our annual Drinking Water CCR with information on where your water comes from and water quality testing.
The District is in the process of a major rehabilitation project named the Lateral Isolation Valve Replacement (LIVR). The project involves the replacement of main shut off valves at each of the turn outs off the South Coast Conduit. This Thursday, June 23rd, the valves located at Lateral 2 will be replaced. Customers will have […]
The Board of Directors approved the increases to its rates and charges presented at the June 8, 2022 public hearing and Board meeting. The approved rates and charges will take effect on July 1, 2022 and be reflected in the bills received in August for water used in July.
Notice is hereby given that the Contract Documents for the El Carro Park Monitoring Wells Project are amended and sealed bids will be received at the office of the Carpinteria Valley Water District, 1301 Santa Ynez Ave., Carpinteria, California 93013, until 3:00 p.m. on Friday, July 1, 2022, at which time they shall be publicly […]
To protect and regulate groundwater supplies across the state and avoid long-term economic impacts, California passed the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) in 2014. This enacted a framework to help avoid overdraft and manage these shared resources at the local level. SGMA requires any groundwater basin classified as high- and medium-priority by the state Department […]