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Page 10 of 11 pagesAnother Dry Year – Coastal View News Article
Throughout the past few weeks, California has moved into a drought crisis with the governor declaring drought emergencies in 41 of the state’s 58 counties. As of May 18, 16 percent of the state is in exceptional drought, 57 percent is in extreme drought, 21 percent is in severe drought, and 6 percent is in moderate drought. Read more about In Santa Barbara County we are categorized as being in severe drought, but we could easily shift into an extreme status as early as next month. Read more about District water supply projections, groundwater basin conditions and partnerships with others to create a locally-controlled, drought-resistant drinking water supply for the future.
Notice of Public Hearing to Consider Increases in Rates and Charges
The Board of Directors of the Carpinteria Valley Water District will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. to consider increases in its Rates and Charges. The public hearing will be a virtual Tele-meeting. Visit www.cvwd.net for meeting login information. To view the Prop. 218 Public Hearing Notice with the proposed rates and charges increases, click here.
Lifeline Residential Customer Assistance Program
Carpinteria Valley Water District offers Lifeline, a customer assistance program for qualifying low-income residential customers. Preview (opens in a new tab)
For more information, click here or call 805-684-2816.
Reflecting on 2020 and Planning for 2021 – Coastal View News Article
Despite being closed to the public for most of 2020, the District was busy with the Carpinteria Advanced Purification Project (CAPP), development of our Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA), and modification of our water rates with more progress to come in 2021. Read more about what the District accomplished in 2020 and its plans for 2021.
2021 WaterWise High School Video Contest
Applications are now open for the 2021 High School Video Contest! 2021 marks the 22nd Annual WaterWise High School Video Contest where high school filmmakers throughout Santa Barbara County are challenged to produce creative and high-quality 30 second videos on the importance of water conservation and water efficiency in Santa Barbara County. The winning videos are aired on local TV, digital, and movie theater ads as a Public Service Announcement on water conservation. Students also win prizes for themselves and their schools. This year up to six video entries, three Spanish and three English, are allowed per school. This year's contest theme is "Do it Yourself the Water Wise Way" Application Deadline: Friday, March 5, 2021. For more information and to download the application packet, visit www.waterwisesb.org/hsvc.wwsb
District Office Remains Closed to Public
Due to continued COVID-19 concerns, the District office will remain closed to the public for the months of February and March. District staff is available by phone at 805-684-2816, M-F from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for questions regarding your bill, water usage, conservation, etc. Visit the District's Payment Option page for the different ways available to pay your bill. For after-hour water emergencies, call 805-684-2816.
Ken Stendell Appointed to CVWD Board of Directors
The Carpinteria Valley Water District Board of Directors and Staff welcome Ken Stendell as the newly appointed Director to the Water District’s, five-member Board of Directors. Ken is a relatively new resident of Carpinteria arriving to his new home in 2018 with his wife of 46 years from Palm Desert. Ken recently retired from a 35-year career as a general contractor, building commercial buildings in the Palm Desert area. Ken has served on many Boards, Committees, and Commissions. He believes that authentic conversations and collaborative transparent processes are key to making the best choices resulting in the best outcomes.
Sand Point Rd Main Extension Project
December 17, 2020 Update: The project has been postponed and will be rescheduled.
Water service will be interrupted to approximately ten residences on Sand Point Rd on Thursday, December 17th, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in order to complete a main extension project. Door tags have been hung at affected residences notifying customers of the scheduled water interruption.
CVWD Board of Directors Open Seat
Interested in Serving on the CVWD Board of Directors? The Carpinteria Valley Water District is looking for citizens living in the District service area that are interested in serving on the Board of Directors for the next two years. The Board will have an open seat on its five-member Board of Directors after December 2020. If interested, view the Notice of Vacancy and contact Bob McDonald, General Manager at 805-684-2816 x 123 or email bob@cvwd.net. Applications are due by Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at 5:00 P.M.