FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION Lisa Hemenway (805) 587-3920 Lhemenway1@wm.com Waste Management Cancels Upcoming Moorpark and Thousand Oaks Free Landfill Day Recycling Event Drop off event cancelled as precautionary measure due to COVID-19 SIMI VALLEY, CALIF. – APRIL 3, 2020 – In response to the latest coronavirus (COVID-19) information from the Centers for Disease…
2020 Community Beautification Event Schedule In accordance with the Stay Well At Home Order of the Ventura County Department of Public Health, please be advised of changes to the schedule of community cleanup events. Please check back as events are subject to change given the current COVID-19 Health Emergency. Event Date Community Location Status April…
Frequently Asked Questions About COVID-19 and Water Supply Can the COVID-19 coronavirus get into my water? The novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19, does not present a threat to the safety of Metropolitan’s treated water supplies. Metropolitan’s multi-step treatment process includes filtration and disinfection using ozone and chlorine. This advanced process removes and kills viruses, including coronaviruses,…
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Frequently Asked Questions Ventura County Waterworks District (District) No. 19 (Somis) The District was formed on November 4, 1980 when it assumed responsibility for the Rancho Las Posas Mutual Water Company. The District provides water to the community of Somis. Water is imported from the State Water Project, delivered through the Metropolitan Water District of…
Ventura County Public Works Agency Announces the Reopening of the Ojai Valley Bike Trail through the Casitas Springs Area The Fresno Canyon Diversion Project construction work impacting the Ojai Valley Bike Trail is now complete – Ojai Valley Trail set to reopen late Friday afternoon, Jan. 17 (VENTURA COUNTY, Calif.) – January 17, 2020 –…
Three employees from Ventura County Public Works Agency’s Real Estate Services (RES) have been recognized by the International Right of Way Association (IRWA) for their commitment to helping members of the community.
Correct Information on California Water Efficiency Laws by Caroline Minasian Jan 2, 2020 News Releases SACRAMENTO – News media reports have provided inaccurate information regarding water use targets set by Senate Bill 606 (Hertzberg) and Assembly Bill 1668 (Friedman). Neither bill sets fines on water customers for taking a shower and doing laundry on the…
Santa Ana Bridge expansion will help with dam removal June 14 The effort to remove the obsolete Matilija Dam got one step closer last month, with the award of a $13.4 million grant to replace the Santa Ana Bridge in Oak View. The award from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife was announced May…
Public Works Celebrates… America Recycles Day Public Works Agency invites you to join us in recognizing November 15, 2018 as America Recycles Day.