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Scheduled Main Line Shut-down for Valve Installation

On Thursday, September 21, 2023, Carpinteria Valley Water District's Distribution Crew will be installing a new valve to our water distribution system in the Serena Park area. This activity will require the water to be shut off in the area between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Affected customers have been notified by door hangers on Monday, September 18, 2023 advising of the scheduled water interruption. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you. If you have any questions regarding this work, please feel free to contact Operations and Maintenance Manager, Greg Stanford at (805) 684-2816 ext. 114. A map of the affected area can be viewed at https://cvwd.net/wp-content/uploads/Shutdown-Map_09212023.pdf

CAPP is Carpinteria’s water future – CVN Article, August 17, 2023

At the time of the writing of this article we are working hard on the final design for the Carpinteria Advanced Purification Project (CAPP), which will be a major water supply advancement for the Carpinteria community.  Over the past few decades, the Carpinteria Valley Water District (CVWD) and our customers have seen just how unpredictable our surface water supplies are during times of drought, due to our State Water Project and Lake Cachuma allocations becoming extremely variable and unreliable. When faced with limited surface water, we have become highly dependent on pumping groundwater from the Carpinteria Groundwater Basin to deliver water to your tap.  However, groundwater takes years to recharge and requires steady and consistent winter rain which is never guaranteed. CAPP will create a solution that provides us with a locally managed and locally controlled water supply every day, including during times of prolonged drought. CAPP will also help keep our groundwater aquifers full and ensure high quality water is available for the future. This water will be treated using three processes: ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis and ultraviolet light/advanced oxidation. This type of project is sometimes called an Indirect Potable Reuse, or IPR Project.  The CAPP, which has been in the works since 2016 in partnership with the Carpinteria Sanitary District, will produce water that is equal to or better in quality than existing drinking water standards before it is put into the Carpinteria Groundwater Basin. Our plan is to have CAPP operational by 2027 to provide supply to meet roughly one quarter of the annual water demands and build up groundwater storage to ensure the community of Carpinteria is better prepared for the next extended drought. I’m aware that some community members have raised questions regarding the quality of the water produced by CAPP. Some of the topics that have been brought up to me include removal of hormones, pharmaceuticals, boron and the infamous per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) or “forever chemicals” from the water. Our singular responsibility is to ensure high quality water to our customers, and we want to assure you that the advanced water purification process is effective and safe for our community.  Our team of scientists and engineers working on CAPP design are highly qualified and have worked on other projects similar to ours around the state and country. In addition, there are multiple regulatory agencies that will oversee the design process and the final quality of the water produced by CAPP. These regulatory agencies have had significant experience working with the 12 existing advanced purification projects across California, and with many new similar projects currently underway. Maximum contaminant levels (MCLs), secondary MCLS and notification levels exist for a broad range of water constituents and contaminants. These standards are based on health-based research and are reevaluated as new research is made available. We are required to meet or exceed these levels, sample CAPP water regularly and report water quality results demonstrating that we are producing a final product that passes strict water quality standards.  Metals are removed through both the conventional wastewater treatment plant and the advanced treatment processes currently being designed. CAPP, along with other existing indirect potable projects, are designed to reduce hormones, pharmaceuticals and personal care products to very low levels. These facilities are also designed to remove all known PFAS chemicals to below detectable levels, which is done in the reverse osmosis process. Additionally, the purified water will be injected into the groundwater basin where it will blend with existing groundwater. The blended water will sit for several months before it is pumped out and cleaned one last time before being added to the distribution system.  Many other agencies have led the way demonstrating the success and safety of water purification and water reuse projects throughout California. Some of these local projects include Las Virgenes-Triunfo’s Pure Water Project, Pure Water Monterey’s groundwater replenishment project and Orange County Water District’s Groundwater Replenishment System (GWRS). Orange County’s GWRS is currently the largest advanced water purification system in the entire world, producing 130 million gallons per day of purified water. Each of these projects are regulated by California’s State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), just like CAPP will be.  As we continue to make forward strides on the CAPP, we hope that the community will attend meetings and future open houses. We encourage you to explore the CAPP website at cvwd.net/cappto learn additional information and reach out to us with any additional questions that you may have regarding this future water supply. You can also follow us on Twitter @CarpWater, or Carpinteria Valley Water District on Facebook and Nextdoor.  If you have not signed up for our free water-saving tool EyeOnWater, we encourage you to take advantage of this great system and set up text and/or email leak alerts. You can monitor your water use by signing up for your free EyeOnWater account at eyeonwater.com/signup. We continue to offer rebates for residential and commercial customers for water conservation fixtures and appliances as well as rebates on WaterWise Landscape upgrades. You may e-mail conservation@cvwd.net for additional information.     

Notice of Server Maintenance – August 12, 2023

CVWD will be performing scheduled server maintenance on Saturday, August 12, 2023 from 7:00 am until approximately 6:00 pm. During this time, the online payment site may be affected. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding.

Emergency Water Main Shut-down – Concha Loma area

Crews are on site and restoration of water service is currently unknown. The affected streets include Concha Loma Dr., Calle Arena, and Fiesta Dr. The CVWD crew will make every effort to minimize the time the water is off. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you. (August 3, 2023 10:15 a.m.) Update: Water was restored at approximately 3:00 PM on Thursday, August 3rd.  

Notice of Public Hearing Regarding the Intent to Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Ventura-Santa Barbara Counties Intertie Project

Project Description: The Carpinteria Valley Water District (CVWD) and Casitas Municipal Water District propose to construct and operate an intertie pipeline with pumping and treatment facilities between the two districts. The Project will improve regional water supply reliability for both agencies. Ventura and Santa Barbara counties are susceptible to natural disasters such as wildfires, landslides, and earthquakes which can lead to water supply outages. The project would allow Casitas and Santa Barbara County water purveyors to transfer local potable water supplies in either direction, as necessary. In addition, the project would provide Casitas with a means of accessing its State Water Project water allocations to supplement existing supplies resulting in a more resilient water supply portfolio. The proposed project would not be utilized to increase the amount of water currently being supplied to existing customers or to provide water to areas currently not serviced by Casitas or Carpinteria Valley Water District. Project Location: The project site is located in the unincorporated southwestern portion of Ventura County and the unincorporated southeastern portion of Santa Barbara County and is approximately 0.3 mile east of the City of Carpinteria boundary. The project site traverses State Route (SR) 192 and SR 150, both of which are under the jurisdiction of the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). Pipeline would be constructed running from Lake Jocelyn southwest along SR192 across SR 150 into farmland within Ventura County where it will tie into the Rincon Pipeline operated by Casitas Municipal Water Public Comment:  The CVWD is soliciting comments on the adequacy and completeness of the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND).  You may comment by submitting written or oral comments to the CVWD prior to the close of the public comment period. Comments should be provided to the CVWD General Manager, Bob McDonald at 1301 Santa Ynez Avenue, Carpinteria, (805) 684-2816, bob@cvwd.net prior to the close of the public comment period on August 9, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. CVWD will hold a public hearing at its regularly scheduled Board Meeting on August 9, 2023 at 5:30 PM located at CARPINTERIA CITY HALL, 5775 CARPINTERIA AVE, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013. Project Details:  The project involves the construction and operation of potable water infrastructure to connect the Casitas and Carpinteria Valley Water District (CVWD) water transmission systems. The proposed project includes approximately 7,100 linear feet (LF; 1.3 miles) of new 16-inch-diameter potable water pipeline, two new booster pump stations, replacement of select portions of the existing Rincon Main, and improvements to infrastructure at other existing Casitas facilities. The pipeline would traverse the boundary between Ventura and Santa Barbara counties and act as a two-way intertie to allow the transfer of water between Casitas and CVWD, as necessary. Environmental Review Findings: The CMWD has prepared and adopted an MND pursuant to Section 15073 of the State Guidelines for the Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Document Availability: The MND may be reviewed by visiting the CMWD’s website at https://www.casitaswater.org/home/showpublisheddocument/4747/638144874579505030 or a hard copy can be reviewed at the CVWD District Offices at 1301 Santa Ynez Ave. Click here for pdf of notice.

Notice Inviting Sealed Bids – El Carro Well #2 Rehabilitation Project

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that sealed bids will be received at the office of the Carpinteria Groundwater Sustainability Agency, 1301 Santa Ynez Ave., Carpinteria, California, 93013, until 3:00 p.m. on Friday, July 28, 2023, at which time they shall be publicly opened and read for performing work associated with the subject project as follows:
  • Removal of existing pump assembly
  • Inspection and assessment of pumping equipment
  • Pre-rehabilitation video surveying
  • Nylon brushing the well screen
  • Bailing the well to bottom
  • Installation of tanks, piping, and treatment system for discharge water
  • Pre-chemical development by airlift/swabbing with dual swab
  • Chemical treatment
  • Agitation by swabbing
  • Post-chemical development by airlift/swabbing with dual swab
  • Installation of test pump
  • Development via pumping and surging
  • Post-rehabilitation pumping tests
  • Well disinfection
  • Post-rehabilitation video surveying
  • Reinstallation of City’s pump assembly
Any bids received after the deadline for bid submittal shall be returned unopened. A pre-bid meeting will be held on Monday, July 24, 2023 at 10:30 am at the El Carro Well Site and Treatment Facility, in El Carro Park, at 5300 El Carro Lane, in the City of Carpinteria. Every Contractor intending to bid on the project (or his designated representative) is invited to attend the pre-bid meeting. This work shall be done in accordance with the Specifications therefore adopted, to which special reference is hereby made.  The Contractor shall furnish all labor, supplies, equipment, and services required to perform the work, except as expressly stated in the Construction Specifications.  The Contractor shall hold a valid C-57 Drilling Contractor License and/or C-61/D-21 California Contractor's License issued by the State of California. Specifications and bid forms may be secured at no charge from the District office located at 1301 Santa Ynez Avenue, Carpinteria, California, 93013.  For further information, please contact Greg Stanford, District Operations and Maintenance Manager, at (805) 684-2816, extension 114. The District reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to waive any irregularities or informalities in any bid or in the bidding.  No bidder shall withdraw his/her bid for a period of sixty (60) calendar days after the date set by the District for the opening thereof. Work will not begin until the District Board of Directors has authorized a contract for this work.  Notice of Contract Award is tentatively planned to be issued on Friday, August 11, 2023.  The successful bidder must submit all required contract and insurance paperwork within seven (7) consecutive calendar days from the Notice of Contract Award.  The project’s construction period shall be forty-five (45) calendar days.  The District expects to issue a Notice-to-Proceed on or about Friday, August 18, 2023.  The Notice-to-Proceed will identify an “effective start date”, which shall be the date the Contractor is authorized to begin work and shall be the start of the six (6) week period.  The effective start date is anticipated to be on or about Monday, August 28, 2023.  The District expects to have the well back in operation by Monday, October 9, 2023. Click here for the complete NISB package, technical specifications, technical specification figures and printer friendly version of Notice to Bid Invite.      

Employment Opportunities

The District currently has open positions. Click here to be routed to the District’s Employment web page for descriptions of the open positions and information on how to apply.

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 28, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. to consider increases in its Rates and Charges. The public hearing will be held at Carpinteria City Hall Council Chambers, 5775 Carpinteria Ave., Carpinteria, CA 93013.  To view the Prop. 218 Public Hearing Notice with the proposed rates and charges increases, click here.