You may pay your WATER BILL ONLINE, by calling (855) 844-0357 or using the drop box located by the entrance of our office located at 6767 Spring Road, Moorpark CA 93021.
For additional customers service needs please visit CUSTOMER SERVICE SITE or call us at 805-378-3000 during regular business hours.
On May 10th, 2022, the Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution declaring Level 3 Water Shortage, and effective June 1, 2022, all Ventura County Waterworks District service areas of Moorpark, Bell Canyon, Lake Sherwood, and Somis will be subject to a mandatory outdoor watering schedule (except for agricultural customers).
For more information regarding water schedules please click here.
M-F from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., except holidays.
6767 Spring Road, Moorpark CA 93021 (Map)
Mailing address:
Water and Sanitation Department
P. O. Box 250 Moorpark, CA 93020-0250
Telephone: 805-378-3000
Joseph Pope
805.378.3000
WSCS@ventura.org
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