Ventura Water

Plastic use 🧴 harms the environment in a variety of different ways, including:

🏞️ Longevity: Most plastics do not biodegrade, instead they break down into smaller particles known as microplastics, which can persist in the environment for hundreds of years.
🌊 Pollution of oceans: Millions of tons of plastic enter the oceans every year, causing harm to marine life through ingestion and entanglement.
🐢 Impact on wildlife: A diverse range of wildlife mistake plastic for food or become entangled in plastic items.
👣 Carbon footprint: The production of plastic, especially from fossil fuels, contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions and climate change.
🗑️ Landfill overflow: Plastics account for a large portion of municipal solid waste all over the world, overwhelming landfills and contributing to environmental degradation.

Help this worldwide 🌎 problem by avoiding single-use plastic items and plastics use whenever possible.

The Wild & Scenic Film Festival 🦅🎥 will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2024, from 5 -10 pm at the Ventura County Credit Union. Hosted by Ventura Land Trust, this event inspires environmental activism through short films. 🌍

Ventura Water will be there to support this local non-profit and share about our projects and water saving programs. 🏞️

To learn more and purchase tickets visit venturalandtrust.org.

You may be able to protect your home and neighborhood 🏠 with a few changes to your landscape. Learn ways to increase the chances for your home and landscape to survive in the event of a wildfire. 🔥

Presented by a Certified Master Gardener and the City of Ventura Fire Marshall. 🚒

📌 To register visit the Ventura Water webpage under Community.

As temperatures increase, 🌡🌞 you may need to adjust your outdoor water use. Set it and forget it by following our recommended lawn watering 💧schedule.

Learn about our programs that can help reduce outdoor water use on our Rebates and Incentives webpage.

Take advantage of the free water saving devices offered to Ventura Water customers!

Some of the devices available are:
💧 Automatic garden hose shut off nozzles
💧 Low flow shower heads
💧 Dish squeegees
💧 Faucet aerators
💧 Toilet leak detection kits

For more information call (805) 667-6500

Every drop counts! 💧 Let's talk about waste and its impact on our precious planet. From depleted freshwater sources to habitat destruction and pollution, our actions have far-reaching consequences. Together, let's conserve water and protect the environment for future generations. 🌍

Our community relies 100% on local water sources that include the Ventura River, Lake Casitas, and local groundwater basins. 🏞️💧 Ventura Water provides drinking water to more than 109,000 people through approximately 31,000 water service connections. There are over 300 miles of pipeline, 3 potable water treatment plants, 31 reservoirs, and 23 pump stations located throughout Ventura. 🏢

💧 📚 To learn more click on the "About Your Water" tab on our website.

Say NO to single-use plastics 🥤, YES to reusable. ♻️

Plastic Free July provides resources and ideas to help you reduce single-use plastic waste every day. You can be part of the solution!

The Mobile Reuse Program 🚗

This program is for current Ventura Water customers where you may receive recycled water (5 gallons minimum and 300 gallons maximum) to use for irrigation, dust control, and soil compaction. 💧

💧 Complete the Mobile Reuse online form (on Ventura Waters website under Rebates & Incentives) to sign up for the training and for additional instruction.

📞 For more information contact Jason Wong (805) 677-4135.

Tickets are now on sale for Ventura Rotary’s 2024 4th of July Fireworks Show & Family Picnic at Ventura College! 🎇🗽

For more information and tickets visit https://VenturaFireworks.com

Starting on July 1, 2024, Ventura Water customers will notice adjustments to their water and wastewater rates reflected in their monthly billing cycles. These changes were unanimously approved by the Ventura City Council in May 2021. The rate increases will help fund the daily operation, maintenance, and capital improvement projects for the city’s water and wastewater systems, including the State Water Interconnection Project and the VenturaWaterPure Program. 🌊💧

🌿🌱 Join us at the City of Ventura Maintenance Yard for a delightful gardening event!

🍽️ Discover the magic of edible native plants and learn how to incorporate delicious California natives into your meals. 🌮🥗

🌎 Support local biodiversity while getting expert tips, sampling native plant recipes, and asking questions. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this event is perfect for anyone interested in sustainable gardening practices. 🌼🌿

🌟 Don't miss this unique opportunity to connect with nature and your food in a whole new way! 🌿🌱

Water distribution crews are making street repairs on Mills Rd. Water main repairs have been completed and water service has been restored to all customers. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

Water will be shut off to approximately 20 customers due to a water main break at S. Mills Rd. and Dean Dr. Ventura Water has responded and water is expected to be restored by 2 a.m. tomorrow. For updated information go to the Water Outage Map on our website at: https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/2578/Water-Outage-Map

It is day, dedicated to raising awareness about climate change and rising global temperatures with the iconic warming stripes 🌍.

As you go throughout your day remember that each stripe represents a year in global temperature averages. Blue stripes 🟦 indicate cooler years, while red stripes 🟥 represent years above average. Let’s visualize the impact of climate change together.

UPDATE 6/19/2024 at 12:00 pm: As of Wednesday, June 19, 2024, the precautionary boil water advisory issued on Monday has been lifted.

It is no longer necessary for customers in the Arroyo Verde Park area to boil their water. A big shout out to our crews for their quick response to repair this water main break! We appreciate your patience and cooperation. Read more at https://conta.cc/3zajn3E or at the link in our bio.
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El aviso de precaución para hervir el agua emitido el 17 de junio de 2024 se ha eliminado. Ya no es necesario que los clientes de la zona de Arroyo Verde Park hiervan su agua. Agradecemos su paciencia y comprensión.

UPDATE 6/19/2024 at 12:00 pm: As of June 19, 2024, the precautionary boil water advisory issued on June 17, 2024, has been lifted. It is no longer necessary for customers in the area surrounding Arroyo Verde Park to boil their water. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

El aviso de precaución para hervir el agua emitido el 17 de junio de 2024 se ha eliminado. Ya no es necesario que los clientes de la zona de Arroyo Verde Park hiervan su agua. Agradecemos su paciencia y comprensión.
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6/17/2024 at 5:00 pm Ventura Water crews are working diligently to restore water service in the Foothill Road area as quickly as possible. We apologize for the unexpected delay.

As a precaution, Ventura Water and the State Water Resources Control Board advise customers in the areas of Skyline Drive, Cliffside Circle, and Andorra Lane to boil water or use bottled water for drinking and food preparation until notified.

Notification will be provided as soon as tests confirm that the water is safe to drink and the boil advisory can be lifted. The advisory is expected to be lifted within 48-72 hours.

For a map of the affected area and more information, please visit the City’s website at: https://bit.ly/3VLXUH2

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6/17/2024 a las 5:00 pm
Medida de Precaución:
Los equipos de Ventura Water están trabajando diligentemente para restaurar el servicio de agua en el área de Foothill Road lo más rápido posible. Pedimos disculpas por el retraso inesperado.

Como medida de precaución, Ventura Water y la Junta Estatal de Control de Recursos Hídricos aconsejan a los clientes en las áreas de Skyline Drive, Cliffside Circle y Andorra Lane que hiervan el agua que utilicen agua embotellada para beber y preparar alimentos hasta nuevo aviso.

Se proporcionará una notificación tan pronto como las pruebas confirmen que el agua es segura para beber y se pueda levantar el aviso de hervir el agua. Se espera que el aviso se levante dentro de 48-72 horas.

Para un mapa del área afectada y más información, por favor visite el sitio web de la Ciudad en: https://bit.ly/3VLXUH2

World Day to Combat Desertification & Drought 🏜️ is here! Land degradation affects livelihoods, food security, and climate resilience. Join the fight against desertification by supporting initiatives that enhance soil and promote sustainable land use.

Water main break at Arroyo Verde Park ⚠️
6/17/2024 9:00 am - Ventura Water is responding to a water main break at Arroyo Verde Park. Water service is impacted, and the park will be closed today and tomorrow (Tuesday, June 18) for repairs. Park access impacted for hikers, vehicles, and all park visitors.

For additional questions, please contact (805) 652-4500.
City of Ventura - Government City of Ventura Parks and Recreation

Happy Father's Day from Ventura Water 💙

Saluting the flag that unites us all! Happy Flag Day from Ventura Water! ⭐

With the warm weather ☀️ getting closer, find more ways you can save water and keep your landscape healthy and maintained! 🏡 Some of the free services we provide that can help are:

💧High Efficiency Sprinkler Nozzles: This program allows you to water more efficiently by swapping old nozzles for high efficiency nozzles.

💧 Smart Irrigation Controller: The Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controller lets you adjust your sprinklers through a mobile app. You can customize watering by plant, soil type and sun exposure and you can set it to delay watering when rain or wind events are in the forecast.

💧 Drip Irrigation Retrofit Program: This program reduces water consumption by replacing spray heads (sprinklers) with drip irrigation, allowing water to be placed right where it is needed at the root zone of plants.

💧 Turf Removal Program: The Water Wise Incentive Program has a goal to assist Ventura residents in reducing overall outdoor water usage. By replacing existing turf with low-water use plants and other approved materials, customers can receive a reimbursement of $2.50 per sq ft for up to 1,600 sq ft (for residential) or up to 3,200 sq ft (for commercial/multi-family homes). At least 50% of the replacement area must be low-water use plants and projects need to be pre-approved

📍 For more information on available programs visit the Ventura Water website under Community.

The 2024 Consumer Confidence Report 📄 is available now! This annual water quality report 💧 provides a snapshot of where your water comes from, what it contains, and how it compares to standards sets by regulatory agencies:
https://bit.ly/3XfFTSH

To request a hard copy ✉️ in the mail, contact 📞 Customer Care at (805) 667-6500.

As World Oceans Week 🌊 ends, let's reflect on some of the reasons why the oceans are so important.

🐳 Environmental significance: Oceans cover over 70% of the Earth's surface and are vital for regulating climate and are home to diverse ecosystems and many marine species.
🦐 Food security: Oceans are a major source of protein for billions of people worldwide. Protecting marine habitats ensures the sustainability of fish populations and the livelihoods of communities dependent on fishing.
🦞 Biodiversity conservation: Oceans are rich in biodiversity, housing millions of species, many of which are yet to be discovered. Preserving marine habitats helps protect this biodiversity from threats of pollution, overfishing, and climate change.
🏝️ Human health: Oceans provide benefits for human health, from medicinal compounds derived from marine organisms to the overall well-being associated with coastal environments.
☀️ Climate regulation: Oceans play a key role in regulating the Earth's climate by storing and distributing solar energy and water v***r, influencing weather patterns and climate systems.

Celebrating World Environment Day! 🌎 Let's raise awareness, take action, and work together to protect our planet. Every small step 👣 counts towards a greener, healthier Earth.

Ventura Water customers will see adopted water and wastewater rate adjustments reflected on monthly billing cycles starting on July 1, 2024. The Ventura City Council unanimously approved five-year water and wastewater rate increases on May 17, 2021.

Rate increases will support both daily operation and maintenance of the City’s existing water and wastewater systems, along with capital improvement projects, including the long-anticipated State Water Interconnection Project and VenturaWaterPure Program.

Ventura Water shares Surfrider Foundation's goal to protect Earth's water resources. We'll be at their June 4th meeting sharing about our many programs designed to conserve this precious resource and support ocean-friendly gardening. Hope to see you there!

The month of June is Great Outdoors Month! ⛰️ This month-long celebration is designed to encourage everyone to explore, appreciate, and enjoy outdoor activities. 🏕️

Some benefits include:
🚶 Health and wellness
🌳 Environmental awareness
🚣 Recreation and leisure
🧑‍🤝‍🧑Community and family bonding
📚 Education and exercise