Carpinteria Valley Water District

06/25/2026

At last night’s board meeting, the Board of Directors proudly adopted Resolution No. 1181 recognizing Greg Stanford, Operations and Maintenance Manager, for his outstanding 21 years of dedicated service to our community.

Throughout his tenure, Greg played a vital role in ensuring the reliable delivery of safe, high-quality water to Carpinteria Valley residents. His leadership, technical expertise, and commitment to excellence strengthened our water systems, supported long-term reliability, and helped maintain the highest standards of safety and service.

From overseeing critical infrastructure and system improvements to mentoring staff and championing workplace safety as the District’s Safety Officer, Greg leaves behind a legacy of professionalism, teamwork, and public service.

Please join us in thanking Greg for his incredible service and wishing him a great retirement!

06/24/2026

Join us tonight as the Carpinteria Valley Water District and the Carpinteria Groundwater Sustainability Agency boards come together to discuss important updates shaping our region’s water future.

The CVWD Board will host a public hearing on the Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan, along with updates on the Advanced Purification Project and key infrastructure, funding, and regional water supply efforts, while the CGSA Board will review financial reports and consider a groundwater consulting contract supporting ongoing basin management work.

Stay informed, tune in live on YouTube, or attend in person and be part of the conversation around sustainable water planning in Carpinteria.

06/17/2026

If you receive CARE discounts from SCE or SoCalGas, you may qualify for CVWD’s Lifeline Program.

✔ 20% off your fixed monthly service charge portion
✔ Easy enrollment, just bring your SCE or SCG bill

Learn more here: https://www.cvwd.net/residential-customer-assistance-program

Or contact us:
📞 805-684-2816
📧 [email protected]

06/15/2026

The June H2KNOW Newsletter highlights the groundbreaking of the Carpinteria Advanced Purification Project, progress on key infrastructure maintenance, and updates on water quality and system reliability.

Read the full June edition to see how your water district is investing in a reliable, sustainable future: https://www.cvwd.net/2026-06-15-june-2026-h2know-newsletter

06/10/2026

The Carpinteria Valley Water District (CVWD) and the Carpinteria Groundwater Sustainability Agency (CGSA) will hold consecutive public board meetings tonight, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at Carpinteria City Hall (5775 Carpinteria Avenue) starting at 5:30 p.m. Community members can also participate remotely via Zoom.

Tonight's sessions focus on local water rates, fees, and future budgets. Key agenda items feature a public hearing on proposed CVWD water rate increases, a public hearing regarding CGSA fees for Fiscal Year 2027, and votes to adopt the upcoming operating budgets. The CVWD board will also vote on a resolution regarding property tax roll collections for the Carpinteria Advanced Purification Project (CAPP).

Public input is vital to these fiscal discussions. Community members can voice opinions on any non-agenda topic during the initial public forum or address specific items by filling out a speaker slip at City Hall before the hearing begins.

Alternatively, you can email a written comment up to 250 words to [email protected] by 5:00 p.m. tonight to have it entered into the official record. If you need special accommodations to participate, contact the District Office at 805-684-2816.

06/09/2026

At Carpinteria Valley Water District’s Foothill Reservoir site, a team of about 300 goats and sheep is hard at work grazing nearly 15 acres of dry vegetation. Partnering with Ventura Brush Goats, this natural approach helps us manage weeds in areas where traditional methods can be difficult to maintain.

Bringing the goats in ahead of fire season is part of the District’s proactive wildfire prevention strategy. This location was in close proximity to the Thomas Fire, making ongoing vegetation management essential to protecting critical water infrastructure and the surrounding community.

The herd is expected to finish by Thursday. They’re making great progress while putting on an impressive show!

06/08/2026

The California State Water Resources Control Board is spotlighting the Carpinteria Advanced Purification Project as part of California’s push to expand drought‑resilient water supplies.

The article highlights how this project will strengthen local water reliability, reduce ocean discharges, and turn wastewater into a new water source.

We’re proud to be part of a statewide effort to build sustainable water solutions for communities like ours.

Read more:

Carpinteria breaks ground on new, state-funded water purification facility

06/04/2026

You may have heard recently that the Carpinteria Advanced Purification Project (CAPP) is moving forward!

A partnership between CVWD and Carpinteria Sanitary District, this project will provide more than 25% of the water district's supply while strengthening drought resilience, improving groundwater levels, and reducing ocean discharge.

Pipeline and facility construction is expected to begin soon, with timing still being finalized. Once underway, neighbors may notice typical construction activity along the route.
Want to learn what this means for you and how it will benefit our community for decades to come?

Explore project details, maps, and updates at: www.cvwd.net/capp-construction

06/02/2026

"A future that is more reliable, more sustainable, and more resilient."

Last week, alongside our partners including the Carpinteria Sanitary District, we broke ground on the Carpinteria Advanced Purification Project that will recycle more than 1 million gallons of water daily. General Manager Kelley Dyer addressed the crowd of local leaders, partners, and community members during the event last week.