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Department of Public Works
Director: Ron Fuchiwaki

Public Services Center
Location: 500 West Los Angeles Avenue
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 583-6400
publicworks@simivalley.org

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2010 Water Quality Report Available

The Annual Water Quality/Consumer Confidence Report is now available.  This report provides Waterworks District No. 8 customers with the results of water quality testing performed during 2009.

Water Design and Construction Standards

Design and construction of water mains and other appurtenances in the Ventura County Waterworks District No. 8 (District) shall comply with the "Water Design and Construction Standards," or the permit requirements of various governing bodies, except where specific modifications have been approved, in writing, by the Director of Public Works. A registered civil engineer shall sign all submitted plans, and all work shall be in accordance with good engineering practice. This document sets forth the procedure for designing and preparing plans and specifications for water systems built for the District. Wherever there are differences between these standards and other county, state, or federal regulations, the most stringent or highest requirement shall govern. Specifications and plates relating to pipelines are intended for pipes up to and including 18 inches (450 mm) in diameter.

These Standards complement the City of Simi Valley Municipal Code, Title 9, entitled "Planning and Zoning."

Waterworks Services

Waterworks Services in Simi Valley are currently provided through two suppliers of water: Golden State Water Company and Ventura County Waterworks District No. 8. Approximately sixty percent of the City is served by the Waterworks District, which is managed by the City with the City Council serving as the Board of Directors for the District. The Golden State Water Company is a private company, which provides water service to the other forty percent of the City.

The Waterworks District delivers over 23,000 acre feet annually to 24,000 service connections. In addition to 40 storage facilities, such as water tanks, the District has 2,700 fire hydrants, 18 pump stations, and 357 miles of water pipes in its system. The main source of water for the District is through Calleguas Municipal Water District. The District also owns two wells in the Tapo Canyon area, which supply water to the Tapo Canyon Water Treatment Plant.

District customers may be eligible to receive water efficiency rebates through the Metropolitan Water District's Residential Rebate Program.

We are experiencing drought conditions throughout Southern California. Now, more than ever, it is critical that we all practice water conservation in our day to day lives. Please visit our Water Conservation page for tips on conserving water.


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Last updated: 7/21/2010 3:16:08 PM