WATER CONSERVATION

2024 STUDENT ART CALENDAR CONTEST 

Ventura County Waterworks District area students (K-12) are invited to create water-themed original artwork for Metropolitan Water District 2025 calendar.  Met’s theme for the 2025 calendar is “Being Water Wise it…” This means wise and efficient water use inside and outside of the home, at school, in the community, in business and industry, in agriculture, and in recreation. The importance of clean and reliable water to public health has been made even more clear over the past few years. This theme of water conservation and stewardship should be reflected in the artwork

The winning artwork will be entered into a regional art contest hosted by Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) that is open to all water agencies in southern California. MWD will choose 36 poster designs to feature in the 2025 Student Art Calendar. Winners of MWD’s contest will be announced in winter and recognized at a special event in early December.

Artwork must:

  • use the following: crayons, pencils, watercolors, paints, markers, ink, pastels, chalk, cut paper or fabric; bold, bright colors preferred
  • be 12″x18″ or 8.5″x11″ in size, designed on white poster board or white drawing paper
  • be designed horizontally (landscaped)
  • have a 1″ white or blank border on ALL four sides
  • keep message brief, if text is included; does not require the words of the theme to be included
  • have correct spelling and punctuation
  • be original; no computer-generated, trademarked, or copywritten material
  • include the 2025 Student Information Card and Student Artwork Rights / Parent Approval Form (Download a Copy Here)

 There are four ways to submit artwork: 

  • Student Card and Artwork can be submitted below. (The completed Student Card must be included along with the artwork.)
    • Artwork should be scanned with the image setting of 300 dpi (dots per inch), set to TIFF (Tag Image File Format).  Files must have a minimum resolution of 240 pixels per inch (240 ppi) or 5 megapixels (5 MP) in landscape format.
  • By email, please send scan artwork and the 2025 Student Information Card and Student Artwork Rights / Parent Approval Form to wsadmin@ventura.org
    • Artwork should be scanned with the image setting of 300 dpi (dots per inch), set to TIFF (Tag Image File Format).  Files must have a minimum resolution of 240 pixels per inch (240 ppi) or 5 megapixels (5 MP) in landscape format.
  • In person at our office, located at 6767 Spring Rd., Moorpark.
  • Call (805) 378-3012 to schedule a school pick-up.

The deadline to submit artwork is May 31, 2024.

Submit Student Card and Artwork Below.

Drop files here or
Max. file size: 500 MB.

    PERMANENT WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES 

    The following restrictions are always in effect, regardless of the water supply shortage or emergency:

    Noncompliance and Penalties 

    For those who fail to comply with our  permanent water conservation measures the following penalties may apply:

    • First Violation: Written notice of the violation will be given to the customer 
    • Second Violation:  If prior violations are not corrected within the timeframe specified by the notice, or a second violation occurs within the following twelve (12) months after the date of issuance of the first violation, a second violation and a penalty of $100.00 may be imposed. 
    • Third Violation:  If prior violations are not corrected within the timeframe specified by the notice, or a third violation occurs within the following twelve (12) months after the date of issuance of the second violation, a third violation and a penalty of $250.00 may be imposed. 
    • Fourth Violation:  If prior violations are not corrected within the timeframe specified by the notice, or a fourth violation occurs within the following twelve (12) months after the date of issuance of the third violation, a third violation and a penalty of $500.00 may be imposed and a flow restricting device may be installed to limit usage. 
    • Water Shutoff and Reconnection: If violations are not resolved within the following twelve (12) months after the date of issuance of the fourth violation, the District may discontinue water service to the customer at the premises at which the violation(s) occurred. Where water service is disconnected, it will be reconnected upon correction of the condition or activity and the payment of the estimated reconnection charge and other applicable charges.

    STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD EMERGENCY WATER CONSERVATION REGULATION

    On 5-24-22, the State Water Resources Control Board adopted an emergency water conservation regulation that prohibits irrigation of non-functional turf (lawns) at commercial, industrial, and institutional sites.   This regulation went into effect on June 10, 2022.  Failure to comply with this new regulation may result in penalties.

    To learn more about this new regulation please click on the following links:

    Emergency Regulation Press Release

    Water Conservation Emergency Regulation Frequently Asked Questions

    Approval of Emergency Regulatory Action

    AMI CUSTOMER PORTAL  

    Every drop counts and as new conservation measures go into effect, we would like to remind you to sign up for the AMI Customer Portal if you have not done so already.  The AMI Customer Portal is an innovative and easy-to-use system that utilizes Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) to allow customers to view their monthly, weekly, daily, or hourly water usage. This service is provided at no additional cost and can help reduce water usage and waste.  At a time when conserving water is important due to the ongoing drought conditions, this is a very helpful tool have at your disposal.  To register, please visit: https://www.vcpublicworks.org/wsd/customerportal/ 

    WATER CONSERVATION TIPS

    Water is a precious resource in the State of California. As a result, water use efficiency is a priority for the State. We encourage our customers to use water wisely and follow these simple water conservation tips.

    Indoor Conservation Tips

    • Fix leaks, including leaky toilets
    • Install water saving shower heads and ultra-low flush toilets
    • Take shorter showers, ideally 5 minutes
    • Monitor your water bill
    • Turn off water when brushing teeth or shaving
    • Use dishwashers and washing machines with full loads only

    Outdoor Conservation Tips

    • Recycle indoor water to use on plants
    • Refrain from watering your landscape when it rains
    • Use a broom to clean driveways, patios, and sidewalks instead of water from a hose
    • Water your lawn or garden before 9 AM or after 4 PM
    • Use a pool cover to cut down on water evaporation

    WATER CONSERVATION LINKS

    To learn more about how you can help conserve water, please visit bewaterwise.com using the following link: https://www.bewaterwise.com/index.html

    To learn more about SoCal WaterSmart and the many rebates available through this program, please visit their website using the following link: https://socalwatersmart.com/en/residential

    Check out Calleguas Municipal Water District’s new webpage to learn how to create a garden landscape that makes sense for our regional climate.  There you can also find their new Landscape Style Guide and other helpful resources.  Please visit their website using the following link: https://landscapeischange.com/

                         

    LEVEL 3 WATER SHORTAGE RESCINDED

    Effective April 6, 2023, the Level 3 Water Shortage Declaration is rescinded along with the associated restrictions.  The Districts’ permanent water waste measures are still in effect. Those measures can be found below.  Additionally, the statewide emergency regulation prohibiting the irrigation of non-functional grass with potable water at commercial, industrial and institutional properties remains in effect.   

    Please click on the following link to read a statement from the Ventura County Water and Sanitation Director regarding rescinding the Level 3 Water Shortage for all Ventura County Waterworks Districts. 

     

    Statement from Director Rescinding Level 3 Water Shortage Declaration

    STATEMENT ON 2022 ANNUAL WATER SUPPLY AND DEMAND ASSESSMENT FOR VENTURA COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 1, MOORPARK

    Please click on the link below to read a statement on the Department of Water Resources 2022 Annual Water Supply and Demand Assessment for Ventura County Waterworks District No. 1.

    Statement on 2022 Annual Water Supply and Demand Assessment

    WATER CONSERVATION ARCHIVES