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January 2026 H2KNOW Newsletter

Holiday Schedule:

The District will be closed the following dates and times:

The image highlights the importance of soil as a protective shield against floods, landslides, and rising temperatures.

World Soil Day Highlights Urban Soil’s Role in Carpinteria’s Future

On December 5, communities worldwide will celebrate World Soil Day, an annual event organized by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization…

Temporary Water Pressure Fluctuations – December 8-17, 2025

To comply with State water quality regulations, Carpinteria Valley Water District must clean and inspect our drinking water reservoirs every 5-7 years…

Water Distribution Operator II

Water Distribution Operator II Job Description

Request for Qualifications (RFQ): Construction Management and Inspection Services – Carpinteria Advanced Purification Project (CAPP) Injection and Monitoring Wells (Bid Package #3 of CAPP)

Emergency Shutdown: 4400 - 4600 Foothill Road

The Carpinteria Valley Water District Operations staff are performing an emergency main shutdown November 5, 2025, that will affect portions of…

Notice Inviting Bids CAPP project

Carpinteria Valley Water District (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project: Carpinteria Advanced Purification Project…

FY25-26 Budget adopted July 23, 2025

Shutdown map showing impacted water mains, meters, hydrants, and properties near Padaro Lane and Via Real.

Scheduled Shut-down August 28, 2025, 3500-3700 blocks of Via Real

Carpinteria Valley Water District (CVWD) crews will be replacing and removing mainline valves in the 3500-3700 block area of Via Real on Thursday…

Employment Opportunities

The District currently has openings for the following positions:

Scheduled Shut-down August 18, 2025 – Sterling Ave and Malibu Dr

As part of our infrastructure improvement program, Carpinteria Valley Water District (CVWD) crews will be replacing one or more broken mainline valves…

Scheduled Shut-down August 7, 2025 – Area near and around Sterling Ave

As part of our infrastructure improvement program, Carpinteria Valley Water District (CVWD) crews will be replacing one or more broken mainline valves…

Shepard Mesa Tank Washout Low Pressure Notification

Carpinteria Valley Water District (CVWD) field crews and contractors have scheduled water storage tank maintenance on Shepard Mesa Tank. This…

Scheduled Shut-down July 9, 2025 – 4000-4100 Foothill Road

On Wednesday, July 9, 2025, Carpinteria Valley Water District’s Distribution Crew will be performing a scheduled shutdown in the area of 4000 and 4100…

Now Available – Annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR)

Read CVWD’s Annual Drinking Water Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) for calendar year 2024. It contains information of where your water comes from…

Notice Public Hearing, June 25, 2025 – Postponed to July 9, 2025

Public Hearing on the status of vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts of the Carpinteria Valley Water District. NOTICE is hereby given that…

Notice of Public Hearing – Postponed to July 9, 2025

Carpinteria Valley Water District is developing a reliable local water supply project, the Carpinteria Advanced Purification Project (CAPP). On June…

Preparing for Construction: What You Need to Know About the Carpinteria Advanced Purification Project

Written by: Robert McDonald, General Manager of Carpinteria Valley Water District

Emergency Water Main Shut-down – Padaro Ln

The Carpinteria Valley Water District Operations staff are performing an emergency main shutdown today, March 28, 2025 that will affect portions of…

Scheduled Shut-down- Cameo

On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, Carpinteria Valley Water District’s Distribution Crew will be performing a scheduled shutdown in the area of Cameo Rd…

Scheduled Shut-down #2 – Cameo Rd

On Wednesday, April 2, 2025, Carpinteria Valley Water District’s Distribution Crew will be performing a scheduled shutdown in the area of Cameo Rd…

Carpinteria’s Water Future: Investing in Long-Term Security Despite Short-Term Costs

Written by: Robert McDonald, General Manager of Carpinteria Valley Water District

Proposed Water Supply Impact Fee

The District is currently developing its impact fee methodology for development and redevelopment projects. Development and redevelopment projects…

CVWD Ensures Fire Suppression Readiness Amid Wildfire Concerns

Written by: Robert McDonald, General Manager of Carpinteria Valley Water District

District Phone System Down Jan. 22, 2025

The District’s phone system is experiencing an unexpected system-wide error preventing in-coming and out-going calls. The District’s on-call phone…

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