Welcome to the Ventura County Public Works Agency- Water and Sanitation Department’s (VCPWA-WSD) Publications, Reports, and Regulatory Compliance page. Here you will find access to our key regulatory and planning resources, including the Rules and Regulations, Cross-Connection Control and Backflow Prevention, Water Quality Report, Lead Service Line Inventory, Urban Water Management Plan, Sewer System Management Plan, and other important publications.
To download any publication, simply click on the corresponding link. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact us at 805.378.3000.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
The Rules and Regulations provide the policies, rules, and regulations governing water and sewer service for Ventura County Waterworks District (VCWWD) No. 1 (Moorpark), 16 (Piru), 17 (Bell Canyon), 19 (Somis), and 38 (Lake Sherwood); County Service Area (CSA) No. 29 (North Coast), 30 (Nyeland Acres), and 34 (El Rio); and the Camerillo Utility Enterprise (CUE).
CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL AND BACKFLOW PREVENTION
The Cross-Connection Control Program helps protect the Public Water System (PWS) from contamination by identifying and preventing potential on-site hazards. This program includes the inspection, testing, and maintenance of Backflow Prevention Assemblies (BPAs), as well as conducting hazard assessments for all customers to identify potential cross-connections and other risks that may exist between potable and non-potable water sources. The Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook (CCCPH) requires each water purveyor to implement a cross-connection control program that protects the potable water supply from potential hazards. For further information, please visit the Cross-Connection Control and Backflow Prevention webpage.
WATER QUALITY REPORT
The Water Quality Report, also known as the drinking water Consumer Confidence Report (CCR), provides detailed information on the safety and quality of your drinking water, including testing results and compliance with state and federal requirements. The preparation of CCRs is required by Health & Safety Code §116470 and the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 4, Chapter 15, Article 20. For further information, please visit the Water Quality Report webpage.
LEAD SERVICE LINE INVENTORY
The Lead Service Line (LSL) Inventory provides a detailed accounting of all known and potential LSLs within the water system. This inventory is required under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR), which mandate that water systems identify, document, and publicly report the materials of all service lines to help protect public health and ensure regulatory compliance.
URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
The Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) is prepared by urban water suppliers every five years and supports long-term resource planning to ensure that adequate water supplies are available to meet existing and future demands. UWMPs provide valuable information for local, regional, and statewide water planning efforts, including water supply assessments, demand projections, conservation measures, and strategies for drought preparedness. Preparation of a UWMP is required by California Water Code §§10610–10656 and §10608, which mandates that any urban water supplier that provides over 3,000 acre-feet of water annually or serves more than 3,000 urban connections must submit and update a UWMP every five years.
SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PLAN
The Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) provides a comprehensive framework for the proper operation, maintenance, and management of a sanitary sewer system. It aims to minimize sewer overflows, ensure system reliability, and protect public health and the environment. Development and implementation of an SSMP are required by the State Water Resources Control Board’s Waste Discharge Requirements (WDR) Order No. 2022-0103-DWQ, which obligates agencies to document procedures, monitoring, reporting, and infrastructure management practices for effective sewer system performance.
CLIMATE ACTION PLAN
A Climate Action Plan (CAP) is the Department’s guide to addressing climate change in the programs, projects, and activities over which it has authority.
